Introduction
The Department of Material Development (DMD) was established in March 2003 as a service department at AIISH, with the main aim of developing materials for the public and professionals, focusing on the prevention, identification, and management of communication disorders.
In addition, the department develops public education materials regarding the rights and welfare measures available for individuals with communication disorders, disseminating the information in various Indian languages to reach different linguistic backgrounds.
By sourcing information from experts, the department tailors' content for diverse channels, including pamphlets, booklets, books, murals, videos, and radio talks. The department also assists in developing and printing the available therapy or training resources for individuals with communication disorders and other stakeholders.
Aims and Objectives
Being a service department, the major objectives of the DMD are:
- To develop educational materials in the field of communication disorders.
- To provide high-quality, timely support in printing, scanning, graphic design, photography, videography, copywriting and translation in vernacular languages
Faculty Members / Staff
| Photo | Name |
|---|---|
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Dr. Prawin Kumar Head, Department of Material Ph Off : 0821-2502859 Email: prawinaudiology@aiishmysore.in |
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Dr. Amulya P. Rao Assistant Professor in Speech pathology & I/C assistant for Department of Material Development Ph Off : 2502510 Email: amulya@aiishmysore.in |
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Ms. Prathyusha P. Artist-cum-Photographer Ph Off : 2502858 Email: prathyusha@aiishmysore.in |
Activities
- Capturing organization activities through photography and videography.
- Recording of the clinical training and various activities conducted in the institute.
- Designing of materials including: (a) Public education material for creating awareness about communication disorders. (b) Training material for conferences, workshops, and seminars organized by the Institute. (c) Collateral such as brochures, pamphlets, posters, cover pages, booklets, invitations, certificates, and annual reports.
- Providing in-house printing and scanning services for the Institute's educational materials, including flyers and invitations for public and professional outreach.
- Bridges gap between experts and target audience through creative and effective writing.
- Developing content for public education regarding the prevention, identification, and management of communication disorders in different Indian languages in collaborating with subject experts.
- Organising In-house workshops focused on the design and development of materials.
- Translation of existing public education and teaching material in different Indian languages.
- Facilitating the printing of institute ID cards for staff and students.
Activities of the Department
Printing and Scanning
Photography and Videography editing
Designing
Designed Materials
Content Development and Translation
Content Developed materials
Department of Material Development
Glimpses
Glimpses of the Material Developed in the Department
· Flyer designed (About the organization pdf)
· Prospectus designed in the department (Prospectus 2026 pdf)
· Brochure designed for Clinical Services offered by the Institute
· The public education materials developed in the department
· Recent photographs (attach photos from major events covered Diamond Jubilee, Visit of CM, etc)
· Translated/Copywriting Material
Facilities/infrastructural resources
- Photography and videography equipment
- Equipment for printing and photocopying of therapy/training materials
- Software for graphic designing
- Dedicated audio-video recording room and social media content creation
- Equipment for printing of Institute ID cards
Facilities of the Department
Digital Photo Camera
Printer
High speed Printer (black and white)
Audio-Video Recording Room
ID card printer
Upcoming projects/area of expansion
- Production of short videos on various communication disorders
- Digital archiving of institutional photographs (dating back to 1965), with regular updates as new events occur.
- Implementation of E-work orders for streamlined departmental activities.
- Development of public education materials on various communication disorders tailored for different target groups.
Material/equipment
Contact Details
Dr. Prawin Kumar
Associate Professor of Audiology
Head – Department of Material Development
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
Mysuru - 570 006
Ph Off : 0821-2502587/2502859
Email: prawinaudiology@aiishmysore.in
91-0821-2502856/2858/2859
91-0821-2510515
Working Hours: 09:00 am to 5:30 pm IST
Working Days: Monday to Friday
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