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Library & Resource Centre
The Library & Resource Centre offers a rich collection of books, journals, films, music, digital resources, and product samples. Students can access both Indian and international publications, a digital database, and reproduction facilities. The reading spaces provide a quiet, inspiring environment to explore ideas and expand knowledge.
Media Lab
The state-of-the-art Media Lab supports professional-quality film and sound projects, including recording, dubbing, mixing, and post-production. It features industry-standard hardware, software, and a studio floor to handle production requirements.
Workshops
DJAD’s workshops offer hands-on learning using both mechanical and manual tools, creating a robust environment for immersive learning and practical exploration.
The workshops feature specialised machinery and tools for working with wood, metal, and plastics, alongside facilities for turning, drilling, cutting, vacuum forming, laser cutting, and 3D printing. Students actively utilise these workshops to construct mockups, working models, and functional prototypes of their design concepts, under the guidance and close supervision of experienced workshop managers, ensuring both learning and safety.
Studio: Creative space
The Academy’s IT centre is equipped with up-to-date hardware and software, providing an ideal environment for project work. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled with high-speed internet.
Learning Culture
The Design Centre bridges the Academy with industry, enabling students to work on real client projects under the guidance of professional faculty. Projects span product, packaging, interior, and graphic design. The Centre keeps faculty and students aligned with current industry practices and has collaborated with companies such as Pricol Tech, LMW, Sara Elgi, Quattro, T. Stanes & Co., and Leela Group of Hotels.
Competitions
Students are encouraged to participate in design competitions, with opportunities displayed on campus notice boards. Innovative student projects are supported for design registration or patent applications.
Studio-Industrial visits
Through the Design Yatra programme, students visit leading studios and industries, experiencing creative workflows and professional environments firsthand. Visits include Icarus Design, Foley Design, Elephant Design, Lemon Design, Vaibhav Studio, Kirloskar, TTK, Dovetail Furnitures, in addition to numerous small and medium scale industries in Coimbatore.
