Nitin Arun Kulkarni

Objective To act as a catalyst for achieving proficiency in design domain issues, particularly in the area of Design education and training. This concern extends in to areas like Design competitiveness, Visual art Research and Creativity. The focus has always been on the awareness of Design Perception & Cognition. Current / past Positions Academic Assistant Professor, Master of Design (Design Space Dept.) National Institute of Fashion Technology, (NIFT), Mumbai, India. Course Coordinator, PG Design (Design Space Dept.) NIFT, Mumbai. From July 2009 till July 2012 Craft Cluster Initiative coordinator, NIFT, Mumbai. (Administering and monitoring of the craft cluster projects funded by Gov. & Semi Gov. Organizations) from 2002 till 2011

Academic Administration

Academic Development

Subject Anchor (setting academic standards for monitoring deliverance across NIFT centres) for subjects- Visualization & Representation, Visual studies, Design Methodology, Design Management and Design Thinking. Purchase Officer: Heading and managing the activities of the Purchase Dept. at NIFT Mumbai from July 2012 till date

Administration

Important Achievements 2010: Outstanding performance in Masters Level research project: Awarded Outstanding grade in MFA (By research). In the subject Visualization in Art and Design (Visual Cognition): With reference to Creative Imagery and Representation.

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Award for outstanding performance in Visual art: Silver Medal at the Annual Exhibition of Sir J.J. School of Arts.

Experience Teaching: 1993- present as a Design teacher. Taught Design as a core subject area in various design disciplines. Under Graduate Level: Architecture, Fashion Design, Communication Design, Foundation studies. Post Graduate Level: Design Research (Interdisciplinary approach) 2000 present: National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai. 1993 2000: J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai. (Subjects taught- Graphics, Modeling & Sketching) 1993 2000: Academy of Architecture, Mumbai. (Subjects taught- Graphics, Modeling, Sketching & Art) 1995 2000: National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai.

Full Time Faculty:

Visiting Faculty:

Art practice:

Participated in several art exhibitions in India from 1987 - 2009. Special mention: 1996- Invited for Sixth Bharat Bhavan Biennial of Contemporary Indian Art, Bhopal, in 1997 invited for 50 Years of Art in Mumbai an exhibition organized by National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) 1992-1998: Invited for several art camps in India to participate as young contemporary artist.

Design Consultancy:

1998 2000: for Osmosis a lifestyle product Design studio in the area of Concept development, Product development and Design management.

1998 1999: in the area of Communication Design for an NGO, Abhivyakti- Media for development, Nashik. 2002: Century Mills Textile design project. (For NIFT) 2003: Uniform Project for Indane Gas Personel of Indian Oil. (For NIFT) Academic extension Activities

Presentations/ Seminars / workshops: 1997: Conducted a workshop at CEDAC (Mumbai Education Trust) for the students of Diploma in advance computer arts. Presentation at Tata Institute of social sciences on Role of Art experience in school education Presentation on Art Experience in todays environment at Patkar College. Mumbai. Designed and conducted a Creativity Workshop for 120 Fashion Design students of NIFT Mumbai. Conducted a 7Day Module of 'Kids- wear Illustration' at Wigan & Leigh Collage India Ltd. Conducted a lecture presentation as part of State Level Faculty orientation seminar at M N Vocational Institute, Pune. Topic: Design Methodologies and International Trends Conducted a lecture presentation as part of teacher training programme at Maharshi Karve vocational Institute, Pune. Topic: Computer Application in Fashion Education.

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Training/ Up gradation: 2005: Attended a training programme on Design Orientation and Design Research conducted by senior NID Professor M. P. Ranjan at NIFT Delhi. Attended Design Conclave organized by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Mumbai.

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Attended a seminar on Design Research organized by Industrial Design Centre IIT Powai, Mumbai. A 5 day Training programme attended- On Intellectual Property Rights organized by NIFT & WIPO. A training programme on Research Methodology at NIFT Banglore. A Training Workshop attended at National Institute of Design, Ahmadabad, on Innovation and change management for creative industries

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Curriculum Development: 2006: Developed curriculum for one elective subject in Fashion Design Contemporary art and design. Appointed on a panel of members in University of Mumbai for the constitution of Design faculty in Mumbai. (Initiated by J. J. College of architecture) Curriculum review & Development for P G Design (Design Space) in the subjects- Introduction to Design Space I, Design Method-I, Interactive Media Design. Curriculum review & Development for Fashion Communication programme, for the subjects, Design Methodology, Integrated Term Project- 1& 2, Craft Internship and Intellectual Property Rights. Developed and Designed curriculums independently of the subjects- Visualization and Representation, Introduction to World art and Cultures and Design and Aesthetics for UG Design Programme. Developed and Designed curriculums independently of the subjects- Craft theory Design and Practice and Design Thinking, for PG Design Space Programme.

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As a Trainer in Art & Design (TOT): 1997: Designed and conducted a training programme for art teachers of Doorstep School, Mumbai. (A NGO who

works for street children of Mumbai) 2006: Given training in Quality improvement programme (QIP) for Applied art teachers at J. J. College of applied arts, Mumbai. Taught in the training programme organized by NIFT Mumbai for teachers of School of Fashion Technology, Pune. In the subject areas Illustration and Presentation Techniques. Designed and conducted a training programme for design teachers of all NIFT centres, in the subject Visualization & Representation. A training module on Global issues in Design Methodologies, as part of training of trainers, at School of Fashion Technology, Maharshi Karve Institute, Pune. Designed and conducted a training programme for design teachers of all NIFT centres, in the subject Introduction to World Art & Cultures. Other than regular programme teaching additional training have been provided in Continuing Education Programmes at NIFT, in Garment Export Merchandising Management, Visual merchandising, Computer application in fashion industry and Fashion & Clothing technology.

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Continuing Education:

Publications: Academic 1999-2000: Written a Textbook as part of Foundation Programme for the course of B.A. on Humanities & Fine Arts in Marathi for Yashwantrao Chavan Open University Nashik. Contribution in an in-house publication initiated by NIFT on Intellectual Property Rights. Writing a chapter on Importance of Branding.

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Art criticism 1999-2000: A series of 42 articles called CHITRASHATAK on 20th Century Modern Art for Maharashtra Times (leading Marathi Newspaper) Written Essays on Contemporary artists Suryakant

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Lokhande- The Leela Embodiment and on Yashwant Deshmukh- Maverick of Inert. 2008: Written analytical Essay titled Breath of Visual Fiberon eminent artist Vasant Wankhede for Bodhana foundations for arts, Mumbai. First Collection of Poems Pahilya Kavita by Lokvangmaya Griha Publications, Mumbai.

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Education: 2010: Master of Fine Art (Visual Art) MFA (By Research) with Outstanding grade from University of Aurangabad. Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) BFA from Sir. J. J. School of Art, University of Mumbai.

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Interests and activities:

Poetry & Short Stories

1996-2001: One has always remained enthused in writing poetry and prose in Marathi, which was published in some of the well known magazines like Aajcha Charwak, Abhidha, Mouj, Yougantar, Yougadesh and Maharashtra Times.
Poetry Reading sessions

1997: Samakalin Kala Mahotsave Organised by Prayog Parivar, Nashik. 2002: Three Poets, Poetry Reading along with Ranjit Hoskote & Santosh Kshirsagar Organized by Artists Centre, Mumbai. Personal Details:
Address: A/21, Suryagayatri CHSL, Plot No. D-14, 15, Sector- 6, New Panvel (East), Navi Mumbai- 410206, Maharashtra, India E-mail: Mobile: Home: Date of Birth: Nationality: nitindrak@live.com (+91) 99208 07094 (022) 2745 1453 th 14 October 1967 Indian