Prof. Ranjana Dani, H.O.D. Graphics Design at MAEER's MIT Institute of Design

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Prof. Ranjana Dani
H.O.D. Graphics Design
ranjanadani@mitid.edu.in

Ranjana Dani has recently joined MIT Institute of Design, Pune as a Senior Faculty in the Graphic Design Department.
An experienced teacher, teaching Graphic Design, Visualization, Advertising and Marketing Theory and Branding and Innovative Strategy. Committed to the core and ever-striving for continuous development of relevant skills in the students; through innovative concepts and methods regarding content and application. Has established the status of a Professional Artist by developing a distinctive style and has also held numerous exhibitions in India and abroad.

A continuous interaction with Design Institutes and Design and Advertising Firms has empowered her to stay abreast with contemporary trends.

EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Permanent faculty at Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune since 1983.
Teaching Graphic Design, Visualization, Media Planning and Theory of Advertising and Marketing.
Co-ordinating and Supervising and Assesing Govt. level exams conducted by Directorate of Art Mumbai.
Has participated in various academic seminars, conferences and assessment programmes at Pune University, IIT Powai and Symbiosis institute of Design
Guiding faculty for the Degree course at Bharatiya Vidyapeeth and D.Y. Patil College of Applied Art. (Both affiliated to University of Pune).
Empanelled as an Expert Member of the Board of Studies.
Appointed by University of Pune (CAP) as Chairperson of examinations for all Advertising theory subjects.
Invited by Symbiosis Institute of International Studies at Hinjewadi to conduct a special “Advertising Creativity” module for the final year students.
Invited by IIPM Pune to mentor and guide the students with marketing specialization for advertising projects with potential to augment and enhance their CV while seeking employment.
Guiding consultant at PICT’s Management Institute for the subject of Advertising for students with marketing specialization.
Participated in Seminar to conceptualize a Design Programme for a Collateral Course in collaboration with The Coventry University Of UK.
Consulting faculty at Rosary Institute of Mass Communication and ISB & M, Pune, module on ‘Strategizing and Designing of Creative Expression for Effective Advertising and Social Welfare campaigns’.
Visiting Faculty at Rachana Sansad Mumbai Advertising and Marketing Theory and Guidance for Dissertation.
Jury Member to assess Presentation of Final Year Portfolios at various design institutes.
Career Counseling and Guidance at College Level Educational Fairs and Indian Express Youth Forum.
Judged various Fine Art and Applied Art competitions organized by Pune Round Table, Rotary, Fergusson.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF ADVERTISING DESIGN :
Worked as a free lance visualizer with renowned advertising agencies and corporates; designing all forms of Communication Design Projects, Hotel Blue Diamond, Kirloskar Consultants, The Pune International Film Festival and Commanwealth Games Pune to name some.
ACHIEVEMENTS AS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST :
Involved in painting as a professional artist endeavoring to develop artistic skills and a distinctive style. Has had various Solo and Group painting exhibition shows in India and abroad.
Has organized and participated various Art shows to promote art, Art for Kargil, Save the Children, CRY.
Participated in Lecture series on Art at seminars in India and abroad (Hynes Convention Centre, Boston. Works in the collection of Collectors and Galleries in India and abroad.