ACADEMY OF DESIGN FACTS

The Academy of Design exists to prepare students for areers in art and design. The Academy emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. The goal of the Academy is to nurture and cultivate the unique qualities of each student through an interesting curriculum, in an inspiring environment, under the leadership of involved teaching faculty.

Founded
In 2000, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Type of Institution
Independent, accredited

Principal
Saluka Kotagama

Managing Director
Linda Speldewinde

Degrees Offered

The Northumbria University School Of Design now awards design degrees at AOD. These degrees are available to complete in Sri Lanka. Duration is 3 years after A/Ls.

Bachelor of Arts B.A. (Hons) Fashion
Bachelor of Arts B.A. (Hons) Interior Design
Bachelor of Arts B.A. (Hons) Graphic Design

Duration : Three (03) Years Full Time

Diplomas Offered

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fashion Design (HND) UK
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interior Design (HND) UK
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design (HND) UK

Duration : Two (02) Years Full TIme

National Certificate

BTEC EDEXCEL National Certificate (NC)

BTEC NC in Jewellery Design
Jewellery Design & manufacture
Duration : One (01) Year Full TIme

Enrollment

Nearly 250 full-time students from Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries. (Approximately 10% of the student body is from the Maldives).