Raffles Design International: Courses, Contact Details, Facilities

K Krishna Priya

Raffles Design International, [RDI] Mumbai was established in 2004 by the Raffles Education Corporation Limited (Raffles Education Corp). Raffles Mumbai takes industry requirements into cognisance and encourages students to specialise in their niches. It has about 24,000 students spread across 25 colleges in 23 cities across 13 Asia-Pacific countries. The mother branch is Raffles Design International, Singapore.

Raffles Design International, Mumbai, Maharashtra allows students to transfer or finish their studies at any of the schools or universities having an articulation agreement with it. As the entire school network follows the same academic calendar, students can adjust their transfer time to not lose any and have their prior learning recognised.

Raffles Institute is a sophisticated, high-tech design institute in India providing good facilities to learn academic art and design. It has a sprawling campus in Andheri, Mumbai and has air-conditioned classrooms, sewing room etc.

Here are a few key highlights of the college:

RDI offers degree courses in visual communication design, interior design, digital media design, fashion design, fashion marketing, and management, and product design. The institute is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Singapore. Raffles Design International Admission is conducted through a portfolio review and interview.  

Raffles Design International Quick Links:

• Courses
• Departments
• Infrastructure
• Career prospects
• Eligibility
• Admission
• Cut Off

Raffles Design International Courses:

The courses offered by Raffles Design Institute Mumbai are mentioned below. The intake for the Bachelor's degree occurs four times a year in January, April, July, and October. The intake of Diploma courses is conducted twice a year in January and July.

RDI Departments:

The programs consist of classroom lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises performed by the students. A blend of creativity and business is encouraged. The tuition fees vary as per the type of course opted.

Fashion Design:

Those who enjoy using clothing as a medium to express themselves artistically and sculpt their ideas into tangible outfits are the right fit for fashion designing or styling. Social trends & cultural values greatly influence the fashion industry. Modern fashion design includes the areas of accessories and jewelry styling as well. One must be able to creatively combine colors, shades, textures & express one's ideas through sketches.

Raffles Mumbai offers both long term & short term fashion designing courses to equip aspiring fashion designers with the necessary skills and a creative vision. The course would enable the graduates to pursue careers in Fashion Styling, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Photography Quality Assurance, etc.

Interior Design:

This course is ideal for those with a flair for home/ office designs & who want to hone their skills, acquiring an in-depth understanding of the principles of space planning & color theories. RDI Mumbai would teach the students how to work with materials, colors, textures, and lighting. The training program would equip the student with the skills to conceptualize personal home projects and also become entrepreneurs who can design residential interiors for clients.

Product Design:

The demand for product designing is on the rise. There are very fast-paced developments in areas like advertising, entertainment, etc. A product designer must possess diverse skills such as designing, analyzing, coding, modeling & production. RDI Mumbai helps to acquire the requisite technical skills. Raffles' teachers guide the students and provide a platform for them to become passionate product designers of the future. 

Visual Communication Design:

This is a field where diverse skills like photography, advertising, illustration, information design, and animation are brought together to create visual media like web-pages, magazines, etc. RDI's industry-focused course could train students to become skilled at creating appealing advertisements, brochures, and other marketing communication materials.

Digital Media Design:

Digital Media Design involves the creation of any format or device used to convey content using digital signals. Critical thinking, design approaches, and digital media production techniques are the skills required, that are in demand everywhere from digital media agencies to large businesses. The graduates of this field can choose a variety of careers in design, marketing, content, web development, digital research, and graphics. 

Fashion Marketing and Management:

This is an emerging field in the commercialized fashion industry. Raffles International's courses are designed to encompass the entire spectrum of fashion to raw materials as well as retailing and managerial principles.

Raffles Design Infrastructure:

Raffles Design International Mumbai does not have a hostel facility but the college has contacts with brokers to help the students find accommodation. Raffle Institute campuses are situated at prime locations, to allow the students ample opportunities for networking. The latest technology and gadgets are sourced for the students. The following are the RDI facilities available: 

• Fully air-conditioned classroom
• Student Resource Center with an online library
• Computer Lab: PC and Macintosh
• Sewing Room
• Pattern Drafting Room
• Interior Drafting Room, Locker, etc
• Student Lounge

Raffles Design International Career Prospects:

As part of the design curriculum, the students complete internships and gain opportunities to learn professionalism and design arrays at respectable companies. The portfolio they can develop at Raffles helps them in building their dream careers. Raffles Design International Mumbai has several partners including Pantaloons, Priti B Couture, Conde Nast India, Elle Magazine, Urban Studio, Satyam Computer Service, Collette & Yvonne, etc.

Some of the careers opted by graduates of RDI Mumbai are Design Consultant, Design Educator, CAD Designer, Set Designer, Interior Designer, Advertising Art Director, Editorial Designer, Illustrator, Public Relations Manager for Fashion, Fashion Events Manager, Fashion Brand Manager, etc.

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RDI Eligibility Criteria:

The design teachers at Raffles Design International Mumbai are a dynamic team with a professional background. They offer students thorough theoretical and practical training in graphic design and share their experiences with real-world projects.

RDI Admission:

Raffles invites applications multiple times a year- 4 for the diplomas (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) and 2 for the degrees (Jan, Jul). The selected candidates would be invited to an interview session with the Raffles Program Director. The application form for admission must be submitted along with a fee of INR 3,500.

Documents Required:

• three passport size photographs
• a copy of the candidate's identity proof or passport
• certified copies of educational certificates
• updated resume/ portfolio
• Proof of language proficiency such as IELTS

Raffles Design International Cut Off:

While there is no entrance examination as such, candidates are expected to display proof of English proficiency through their IELTS score. Hence, the RDI cut off is as follows:

• The cut off is an IELTS score of 5.5 for the Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses.
• The cut off is an IELTS score of 6.5 for the Bachelor's degree course.