# ARCH Academy of Design

The ARCH College of Design and Business is a design College in Jaipur (Rajasthan), India. It was set up in 2000 under the management of the Arch Educational Society.

## Undergraduate (UG) Degree Courses
### Bachelor of Design (B. Des) – 4 Years

Affiliated to University of Rajasthan
* B.Des Fashion Design
* B.Des Interior Design
* B.Des Communication Design
** Fashion Designing Course
** Digital Marketing Course
** Fashion Designing Diploma Courses in Jaipur
** Fashion Designing Courses in Jaipur

### Bachelor of Arts (BA) – 2+1+1 Years

Pearson BTEC HND Level 5 + BA / MA Degree awarded by UK University on Progression to 4th Year
* BA/MA Fashion Design
* BA/MA Interior Design
* BA/MA Product Design
* BA/MA Graphic Design
* BA/MA Digital Design
* BA/MA Photography

### Bachelor of Vocational Studies – 3 Years

Affiliated with Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU)
* B.Voc Fashion Design
* B.Voc Interior Design

## Postgraduate (PG) Degree Courses
### Master of Vocational Studies in Design Innovation & Entrepreneurship (M.Voc) – 2 Years

Affiliated to Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU)
* M.Voc Design Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Fashion Design)
* M.Voc Design Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Interior Design)
* M.Voc Design Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Jewellery Design)
* M.Voc Design Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Product Design)
* M.Voc Design Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Design Communication)

### Bachelor of Design (B. Des) – 4 Years

Affiliated to the University of Rajasthan
* B.Des Fashion Design
* B.Des Interior Design
* B.Des Jewellery Design
* B.Des Product Design
* B.Des Communication Design

## Academics

The AIEED paper is conducted in both English & Hindi.
The Entrance Process has a GAT and CAT, containing tests of knowledge and thinking and an assessment of the psychological makeup of candidates, and is rounded off with the submission of a video self-expression/opinion film, along with a portfolio of work.

## International Collaborations

ARCH has MoUs with 15 international institutions in Scotland, England, France, Ethiopia, Mexico, Ukraine, Canada.

## Community Development Projects

Students are able to work on various projects with government bodies including the DCH (Development Commissioner Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India; MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), Government of India; DST (Department of Science and Technology), Government of India. ARCH is the official Uniform Designer and Consultant for the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (JMRC).

## Memberships

ARCH has memberships in several international and national organizations like CUMULUS, International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), World Design Organization (WDO), Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), and Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID).

## Linkages

ARCH has been approved as a SKP (Skills Knowledge Provider) Institution under the NVEQF scheme of AICTE in the applied arts sector for Jewelry Design, Interior Design, and Fashion Design.

## Research Initiatives

ARCH faculty & students have undertaken various research projects from development of potential academic research to investigate India's cultural heritage within the context of rural economy and sustainability. On “Innovation in Development of Indigenous Eco Crafts for High Fashion Global Market’ to Cultural Governance workshop in India with ENTAC and University of the Arts London.

## Campus life

The ARCH College of Design and Business has international representation, with students from several countries like Sweden, Spain, Kuwait, the United Kingdom, the US, Nepal, Iran, Canada, Korea, Japan, and Dubai etc. who have, at one time or the other, chosen to study at the institution.
ARCH students choose from many student activities including clubs, sports, films, plays, lectures, gallery openings, exhibitions and concerts. The different clubs run by students at the institution are Cultural Club, Dramatics Club, Movie Club, Sports Club, Literary Club, E-Club (Entrepreneurship Club) and the Alumni Club.
ARCH has its alliances with the Rotaract Club, the Red Ribbon Club, NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network), TIE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), AIESEC (an international youth organization) and YUVA Unstoppable. While the Rotaract Club and the Red Ribbon Club foster the development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) needs, NEN assists in the development of entrepreneurial skills and mentoring, and AIESEC supports global networking and youth exchange programs. Students have access to a wide range of counselling and training oriented programs at ARCH, to develop their entrepreneurial skills.