INTRODUCTION

Kalaprabodhini’s Institute of Design, Kolhapur was established on 13/12/2002 by a group of three professional Architects actively involved in Design profession. They formed trust named ‘Kalaprabodhini’ Kolhapur under the Bombay Public Trust act. having Registration No. E-1661-Kolhapur and registered office at Ar. Jayant Gajanan Begampure H. No. 83 B/12. Plot No.4, Chintamani, opp. Tapovan School, Kalamba Road, Kolhapur.

The Institute offers Four Years Bachelor Degree Course in Interior Design, which helps students to get Degree in Interior Design. Students from all over Maharashtra, Karnataka as well as Goa have joined this course. In future the Institute wishes to start other Degree and Post-Graduation courses like Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Master in Interior Design (M. Des.) as well as Post Graduate courses in Set Designing and Art Direction.

The placement cell of the Institute guides almost all the student for their placement at various places according to their merit. Many students have started their own profession in Interior Design and have opened their own offices.

The Kalaprabodhini’s Institute of Design is applying for first cycle to National Assessment & Accreditation Council. The Institute is affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur. (Maharashtra)The Institute is recognized for activities in Academic, Art and Cultural activities. It is committed to cater to the societal need through it’s well defined Goals and the dynamic academic research through career oriented courses

Mission

The Mission of the Institute is

To offer Professional (development) programmes in Arts & Design to enhance to Employment & Design potential amongst the aspirant and further individual potential to the fullest extent by providing, qualifying, learning, experience & Culture.

Vision

To regain the name & fame of Kolhapur in the domain of Arts & film and to be one of the globe of Centre of learning in Arts & Design.

OBJECTIVES
  • Developing system through research, training, collaborations with design industries and with new introduced programs.
  • Faculty & student empowerment programs;
  • Promote activity based, learning based to develop disciplinary minds, creative minds and innovative minds
  • Establishment of image laboratory for holistic personality development inclusive of transferable skills, generic skills and life skills;
  • Preparation of institute development plan for academic’s development;
  • Developing network with industry and institutions;
  • Enhancing network with stakeholders- alumina, parents & academician/industry experts;
Goals

Short Term Goals

Developing system through research, training, collaborations with design industries and with new introduced programs.

  • Faculty & student empowerment programs;
  • Promote activity based ,learning based to develop disciplinary minds, creative minds and innovative minds;
  • Establishment of image laboratory for holistic personality development inclusive of transferable skills, generic skills and life skills;
  • Preparation of institute development plan for academic’s development;
  • Developing network with industry and institutions;
  • Enhancing network with stakeholders- alumina, parents & academician/industry experts;
Medium Term Goals
  • Initiate accreditation processes for quality enhancement;
  • Introduce masters and new programs;
  • Developing of EDP cell;
  • Establishment of IPR cell;
  • Development of digital platform for efficient & effective learning;
  • Developing Joint-collaborative projects with the industry& research centers.
  • Developing the infrastructure for self-learning (all stakeholders)
Long Term Goals
  • Setting up business activity in collaboration with industry & business;
  • Setting up of incubation center;
  • Development of platform for “self-made” multi-faceted professionals (all stakeholders) contributing to the national development ;
Quality Policy
  • Students centric learning-teaching practices and learning management system
  • Industry/Professional based education
  • Professional Training of students and staff in industry/organization assuring continuous improvement system
  • Promotion of activities leading to personal and professional development through assignments, minor-projects, major projects and internship
Mandate
  • E-governance and LCMS system for administrative and academic management
  • Two field based assignments, one minor project and field visit for each course
  • Three months professional practical training for program
  • One short term training program for teaching staff
  • Annual planning meetings based on strategic planning and presentation in showcase conference
  • Administrative and Academic Audit(AAA) once in a year
  • Social activities
  • Value added/Enrichment/Professional development programs for students
  • Annual stakeholders meet
  • Faculty & staff development program
SWOC
  • The Institute functions with a committed management, good Infrastructure – Spacious, clean and airy classrooms. Well-equipped audio visual room, Examination Room, Computer Laboratory, Auditorium, Staff Room and office.
  • The Institute has experienced, Committed, approachable, sincere and highly qualified professional faculty members.
  • Research undertaken by staff – presenting papers, undertaking research projects, publishing articles. Undertaking professional Project.
  • Class mentoring and monitoring of the students is done and special care is taken for slow learners to improve the overall academic performance of the students.
  • The Institute conducts entrepreneurship development activities for encouraging development of entrepreneurial skills in the students.
  • Institute has a very strong Placement and Training Department which makes sure that most of the eligible students are placed in tier – 1 Design offices.
WEAKNESS
  • The Institute needs to strengthen the Alumni Association.
  • Highly qualified faculty (Ph.D.) in the area of design are not available due to nonavailability of institutions imparting higher education in the field of Design and Arts.
  • Less number of publications of research papers \ books as per UGC guidelines
  • Self-financed Institution
  • Non availability of University sponsored projects.
  • Less admission in the field of infrastructure Interior Design is a part of it got affected due to corona.
  • Being self-finance institute lesser admissions are creating threat.

OPPORTUNITIES
  • To acquire a status of Institute of Excellence in the area of Design & Arts.
  • To have staff and student exchanges with premier institutions in India and foreign universities are possible.
  • With the establishment of 'Make in India opportunities are available for number of students to become Entrepreneurs in field of Design.
  • The Institute has required infrastructural facilities to have collaboration with more Design industries.
  • To start PG programmes in of Design & Arts.
CHALLENGES
  • Getting grants through Government funded projects and consultancies.
  • The Institute has to adopt appropriate methodologies to sustain and improve the quality of admission in future
  • Students ‘skill need to be enhanced through additional measures as per the continuous changing requirements of the Design industry.
  • Increasing the number of placements for slow learners.
  • To motivate faculty for Research & Development /Innovation.
  • To attract eminent researchers & academicians in the area of Design on Campus.
  • Introduction of new PG programmes.
CURRICULAR ASPECTS
  • This includes Vision, Mission Statement along with the quality policy and objective that has been implemented at the institute level to impart the quality education in the field of Design at UG to the aspiring Design students. Being the affiliated College to Shivaji University the institute had adopted CBCS Curriculum from academic year 2020-2021 and from academic year 2021-2022 NEP 20.
  • However, looking into the requirement of Design industry and studying the gap between the Design industry requirements and university curriculum, institute has taken the initiative to introduce Multidisciplinary/ Interdisciplinary, skilled based Courses etc.
  • The CBCS and NEP 20 curriculum is designed and approved by the university with expert and the same is brought to the notice of the staff and students. The staff members were part of Designing curricular with the help of the different workshops by the University and other Institute.
  • Then discussed about the curriculum with the concern Institute and worked on the action plan as per the need of profession and advancement.

    To ensure both knowledge and skill development and to enhance competence among the students the Institute offers the following

    skill development courses:

    A) Use of Carving Design in Interior

    B) Computerised Presentation

    C) Mural Making

    D) Use of Clay

    E) Calligraphy

    F) Design Concepts

    G) Presentation Techniques

    H) Graphic Design

    I) Yoga & Mediation

    J) 3D Printing

    To understand the stakeholder’s expectation, the institute has well established feedback and survey system.

    The effort has to provide opportunity to the students to become competent professionals by the end of programme which is possible by the highly motivated and dedicated professional faculty and staff members.