IIT Jodhpur launches Masters in Design program, students from any background can apply

IIT Jodhpur said applications for XR Design Program has started at sola.iitj.ac.in

IIT Jodhpur said the XR Design course is open to students from various backgrounds including graphic design, architecture and engineering

Indian Institute technology The (IIT) Jodhpur is all set to launch a Masters in Design (MDes) program called XR Design from the academic year 2023-24. The course is open to students from a variety of backgrounds including graphic design, architecture and engineering. The institute said students will work with industry-standard software and hardware, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya and various headsets, to create immersive experiences.

The program focuses on teaching students how to design immersive experiences that incorporate virtual, augmented and mixed-reality elements for a variety of applications such as healthcare and retail, automotive simulation, digital twins in manufacturing, remote collaboration in workplaces Go In the form of gaming and entertainment, the institute said.

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Applications for XR Design Program has started at sola.iitj.ac.in. The last date for registration is May 21. The first semester will start from July 2020. The online application link for self-sponsored seats will remain active till May 14.

“This is in line with the mandate of the Government of India to create manpower in areas related to AR/VR technologies. This innovative program is designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving field of Extended Reality (XR) design. XR Design is a unique program that blends traditional design principles with cutting edge technology to prepare graduates for the future of design.”

Prof. Shantanu Chowdhary, Director, IIT Jodhpur, said, “XR Design is a response to the growing demand for designers to create immersive experiences that go beyond the limits of traditional methods.” “This program will equip the graduates with skills,” he added. They need to create meaningful and engaging experiences that will change the way we interact online.”

“I think this course is good and timely. Students need to go beyond traditional mobile and web UX as the future lies beyond it.” The program will be driven by a select group of knowledgeable faculty – many of them from other IITs – and industry experts who have come together expressly to make this program a success.

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