Ceramic & Glass Design at NID: A Comprehensive Guide
Program Overview
The Ceramic & Glass Design program combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design approaches, focusing on both industrial production and studio practices.
Program Structure
Foundation Year
- Material understanding
- Form studies
- Surface treatment
- Technical drawing
- Design process
- Basic studio skills
Specialization Years
- Second Year
- Ceramic techniques
- Glass forming methods
- Glaze chemistry
- Mold making
- Surface decoration
- Production processes
- Third Year
- Advanced ceramics
- Glass blowing
- Industrial processes
- Design for production
- Studio practices
- Research methods
- Final Year
- Specialization project
- Industry collaboration
- Portfolio development
- Technical documentation
Career Opportunities
- Ceramic Designer: ₹4-8 lakhs (entry)
- Glass Artist: ₹5-10 lakhs
- Production Designer: ₹7-15 lakhs
- Studio Owner: Variable
- Design Consultant: ₹10-20 lakhs
Industry Sectors
- Ceramic industry
- Glass manufacturers
- Tableware companies
- Architecture firms
- Art studios
- Craft sector
- Design consultancies
Facilities
- Ceramic studio
- Glass workshop
- Kiln room
- Glaze laboratory
- Mold making workshop
- Material testing lab
- Design studio
Industry Connections
- Craft communities
- Industrial manufacturers
- International workshops
- Design exhibitions
- Research projects