M.F.A. (Applied Art) - BAMU, Aurangabad; B.F.A. (Applied Art) - University of Mumbai

A creative person who loves to experience and express aspects of life in every possible way. Asst. Prof Nilima has diversified interests, especially the role of Visual Art in advertising communication. She believes what one is today, is a result of what one would have thought yesterday. And this extends her passion to know what appeals most to the human mind in context to communication. Currently pursuing her Doctorate from MIT, Pune; Asst. Prof. Nilima explores understanding the importance of communication fundamentals to new lifestyles.

PhD. Fine Art (Visualization) - Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan; M.F.A. (Visualisation) - BAMU, Aurangabad;  B.F.A. (Applied Art), PG. Dip. in Museology and Conservation - University of Mumbai

3D designer by nature, and teaching since fifteen years is a happy space. Actively involved in Film, Drama, and Event Art direction; Asst. Prof. Vivek guides intermediate students with subjects like Exhibition Display Design & Stage Craft, Communication & Information Design. His areas of interest vary from Space design, 3D Working Displays, and Innovations. Asst. Prof. Vivek conducts workshops for school children, Design students, and Industry practitioners on topics like Origami, Stop Motion Animation, Model making & materials. His research in Portable Agro Exhibitions was well appreciated during his doctorate.

M.F.A. (Applied Art), B.F.A. (Applied Art) - BAMU, Aurangabad

A visualiser-illustrator by profession until he started teaching nineteen years ago; Asst. Prof. Suresh has won Advertising awards and accolades. His guidance to students focuses more on ideation and visualisation, ultimately leading them to Advertising/Communication design solutions. He has participated in group painting exhibitions and won several national and international art, painting and poster competitions over the last two decades. Upgrading himself with the advertising industry, Asst. Prof. Suresh attends knowledge sharing seminars and workshops from time to time. 

M.F.A. (Illustration), B.F.A. (Applied Art) - University of Mumbai

A multi discipline, mix media artist, Asst. Prof. Maya has experience in Exhibition Display Design, Web designing and Painting. She passionately creates lessons that both educate and inspire students for fourteen years now. Strongly believing in the combination of traditional learning and power of modern technologies; Asst. Prof. Maya tries to find new and exciting ways to use them for teaching. 

PhD. in Visual Art, RTMNU; M.F.A. (Applied Art), B.F.A. (Applied Art) - BAMU, Aurangabad

A calligraphy artist by heart, teaching since eighteen years; Asst. Prof. Anil has mentored elementary-level students of Applied Art, Fine Art, and Architecture at this parent institute. His popularity with students helped him bag the Best Teacher award organised by Rachana Sansad Management twice. Conducting Calligraphy exhibitions and workshops across India, Asst. Prof. Anil has participated in National and International events receiving accolades.

 B.F.A. (Applied Art) - University of Mumbai

With ten years of professional experience as Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Visual storyteller and Creative head, Omkar has to his credit reputed portfolios/clients like Le15, Starting Monday, Grey Global, White turtle Studios, Pratham Books, Publicis and Thatzit Pvt Ltd. His cartoon character dissection Artistry has episodes released on POGO and Netflix. And few of his illustrations are shortlisted for Online Exhibitions abroad. Omkar is one of our Departments’ illustrious Alumni.

M.F.A. (Communication Design) - IDC, IIT Mumbai; B.F.A. (Applied Art) - University of Mumbai

An aspiring Designer with core experience in Communication Design and Creative Direction, Unmesh also has hands-on experience with Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation. He believes that Design can change the world, for the better or for the worse; and it is up to us to make it better. An illustrious Alumni of our Department, Unmesh is a fresh new asset who can help his juniors to think likewise.

M.F.A. (Applied Art) - NMU, Jalgaon; G.D. Art (Applied Art) - Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai

Into teaching profession for the past 13 years, Poonam has progressed from being a Senior Lecturer to an Assistant Professor encouraging students for their good qualities and individual potential in subjects like Typography, Graphic Design, Package Design, 2D Design and colour.

Her experience as a creative designer - visualizer, Texturing, Matte Paint, and storyboard artist has helped Poonam immensely in guiding young advertisers and designers. Currently pursuing her PhD, Poonam looks forward to the teaching challenges and opportunities at CAAC.

B.F.A. (Applied Art) - University of Mumbai

A lover of Art and aesthetics. Jay, an illustrious alumnus of this college, is a professional artist with over five years of experience in Graphic Design, Illustration, 3D, and Concept Art. He has been consulting with companies in Advertising, Gaming, Film, and Television along with being a passionate educator for almost over a decade. 

Jay’s artistic expression and experience all these years have resulted in a very personalized and unique perspective. Pursuing his MFA in Illustration and his core quality will benefit in developing students’ perspectives towards looking at creative problems.

M.F.A. (Applied Art), B.F.A. (Applied Art) - University of Mumbai

Gauri Bagul, with her specialization in Exhibition Display Design and Stagecraft, has hands-on experience in actual fieldwork from movie sets, and window displays. Event displays, installations, and miniature model making. Having conducted workshops related to display purpose and installations always encouraging students to use sustainable and eco-friendly material. Her interests include pedagogical development, administration works along with field visits and explorations.