B.Des Syllabus and Subjects

B.Des course imparts practical and theoretical knowledge in the subject areas to the students, such as design overview, consumer psychology, product branding and design, industrial design, etc. B.Des job scope has an extensive range of job roles from graphic designer, and UX designer to event coordinator in both private and public sectors.

Table of Contents

• B Des subjects
  • B.Des Core Subjects
  • B.Des Elective Subjects
• Semester Wise B Des Syllabus
• Specialisation-wise B Des syllabus

B Des subjects 

B.Des includes two kinds of subjects: core and elective subjects. There are seminar paper submissions, projects, summer internships, dissertations, etc., all part of the syllabus structure.

B Des syllabus gives a thorough understanding of design concepts. Also, as this field is majorly practical, most of the learning is done through projects and fieldwork. Listed below are some B Des subjects:

B.Des Core Subjects

• Representation Techniques
• Elements of Design
• Applied Science for Design 
• Tinkering studio 
• Electrical Sciences 
• Engineering Drawing
• Form, Order, and Structure
• Principles of Visual Design
• Visualization and Illustrations
• Introduction to Computing

B.Des Elective Subjects

• Sustainable Design
• Furniture & Interior Design
• Frugal Innovation
• Design of Medical Equipment
• Mobility and Vehicle Design
• Aerospace Design
• Videography and Filmmaking
• Graphics and Animation
• Typography
• Interaction Design
• Universal Design
• Toy and Games Design
• Mechatronics

Semester Wise B Des Syllabus 

The B Des syllabus is divided into eight semesters or four years. Through this curriculum, aspirants can canvass, provoke, challenge, and question people, places, things, and structures as part of the program, which helps them conceptualize and validate ideas.

Listed below is the semester-wise distribution of the B Des syllabus:

B.Des First Year Syllabus

The B Des subjects for the first year are given below:

Semester Ⅰ	Semester Ⅱ
Introduction To Design	Fundamentals Of Computing In Design
Elements Of Design	Principles Of Design
Material Studies In Design	Electrical And Electronics Studies In Design
Communication Studies In Design	Physical Ergonomics
Design Sketching	Applied Mechanics For Design
Technical Design Drawing	Form Studies
-	Rendering & Illustration

B.Des Second Year Syllabus

The B Des subjects for the second year are given below:

Semester Ⅲ	Semester Ⅳ
Architectural Studies In Design	Consumer Psychology
Communication Studies In Design- Ii	Design Thinking
Model Making And Hand Tools Workshop	Solid Modelling In Computer-aided Design
Surface Modelling In Computer-aided Design	Nature And Form
Universal Human Values And Professional Ethics	Display And Control Design
Design Documentation- I	Environmental Science
Design Project- I, Simple Product Design	Cybersecurity

B.Des Third Year Syllabus

The subjects in BDes third year are given below:

Semester Ⅴ	Semester Ⅵ
Creative Narration	Product Branding And Identity
Humanities & Social Studies	Applied Statistics And Infographics
Business Communication	Unconventional Manufacturing
Connectivity And Mobility	Elective- Iii
Elective- I	Elective- Iv
Elective- Ii	Control System In Design
Design Workshop	-
Software User Interface Design	-

B.Des Fourth Year Syllabus

The B Des subjects for the fourth year are given below:

Semester Ⅶ	Semester Ⅷ
Professional Practice In Design	Design Degree Project
Form In Four Dimension	Moocs (For B.Des. Hons Degree)
Production Planning	-
Elective- V	-
Industrial Training	-
Design Documentation-ii	-
Design Project	-

Specialisation-wise B Des syllabus

B.Des is an umbrella course where students can pursue different specializations related to the course. The syllabus for each specialization differs as it introduces students to in-depth knowledge they will need to build a career in that field.

The syllabus and structure start to differ after the third semester of the course as initially the students are taught about the core fundamentals of Design as a course. Listed below is the general syllabus from the third semester onwards for specializations.

B.Des in Interior Design Syllabus

B.Des Interior Design is an undergraduate course that helps students build a career in designing a living and workspace. The theories of the course include furniture design, colour theory, placement of items and more. After obtaining this degree, students can choose to work for a private organization or start their own enterprise.

B. Des. (Interior Design) degree course generally covers the study of some of the specialized fields in Interior Design such as business design, institutional design, landscape designing and residential design. The duration of the course is four years and may be less or more than this as per different institutes. 

The table below contains the B.Des in Interior Design course syllabus.

Hypothesis of Design	Ethnography & People Design
Anthropometry and Ergonomics	Theory of Interior Construction 3
Fundamentals of Interior Materials 2	Analysis of Cost Estimation

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B.Des in Fashion Design Syllabus

Fashion Design is the study of creating original designs in garments, footwear, jewellery, luggage, etc. and a study of the ever-changing trends in the fashion industry and market. B.Des in Fashion Design covers these subjects and specialisations.

B.Des in Fashion Design is an undergraduate course that deals with fashion design and aesthetics as the primary specialization. The course introduces students to concepts such as merchandising, textile design, colour theory and more.

The subjects as per the B.Des Fashion Design syllabus are listed in the table below.

Fashion Art Illustrations	Environment Design
Garment Manufacturing Techniques	Fundamentals of Textile
Elements of Design	Design and Fashion Science

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B.Des in Game Design 

Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) Video Game Design is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course. The course aims to enhance the student's creativity and passion for gaming. The table below lists the syllabus of B. Des Game Design.

Introduction to Games	Fluid Engineering
Game Programming Language	FX for Games
Game Analysis	Studio Design & Project Management

B.Des in Textile Design 

B.Des in Textile Design covers the study of the concepts and processes of creating designs for knitted, woven or printed fabrics, embroidery designs, print, weave, colour detailing, texture, etc. The subjects as per the B.Des Textile Design syllabus are listed in the table below.

Textile science	Fluid Engineering
Art design	FX for Games
Game Analysis	Studio Design & Project Management

B.Des in Product Design 

Product design is the process designers use to blend user needs with business goals to help brands make consistently successful products. Product designers work to optimize the user experience in the solutions they make for their users—and help their brands by making products sustainable for longer-term business needs. The table below contains the B.Des in Product Design course syllabus.

CAD-Photography & Videography	Product Packaging Design
Product Photography	Material & Process
Ergonomics	Design Studio

B.Des in Communication Design Syllabus

Communication Design is a branch of Design that deals with utilising visuals that strategically convey messages or express information. It is an approach taken by Communication Designers to engage their viewers and communicate the information and knowledge in the message clearly majorly through print or electronic media.

B.Des in Communication Design is a mixed discipline where students are introduced to both design concepts as well as information development. The syllabus for the B.Des Textile Design is listed in the table below.

Art appreciation	Design methods and process
Introduction to digital techniques	Colour concepts
Narrative structure	Introduction to printing technology

B.Des in Graphic Design 

B. Des (Graphic Design) is a Bachelor of Graphic Design. Creative minds interested in the creation of advertisements, logos, websites, films and other visual media can pursue this course and can hone their skills. The table below lists the syllabus of B. Des Graphic Design.

Design fundamentals	Design methods and process
Introduction to digital techniques	Colour concepts
Narrative structure	Introduction to printing technology

B.Des in User Experience Design 

User interface & experience design (UI/UX design, UXD, UED, or XD) is the process of creating evidence-based, interaction designs between human users and products or websites. Design decisions in UX design are driven by research, data analysis, and test results rather than aesthetic preferences and opinions. The table below contains the B.Des UI/UX design course syllabus.

Basic UI Development	Ethnography & People Design
Integrated Studio for UX	Design Research Documentation
Visual Design Tools	UX for Assistive Design and Digitalization

B.Des Course Structure 

B Des syllabus focuses on building holistic learning of design. The course structure is a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge, including projects, group discussion, research papers, and internships. There’s also the advantage of choosing electives. So aspirants can select the subjects they like. The course structure includes:

• Core and Elective Subjects
• Ⅳ Semesters
• Projects
• Research Papers
• Surveys
• Seminars
• Practicals
• Thesis Writing

B.Des Teaching Methodology and Techniques 

The teaching methodology can be very different for B.Des. It involves a mix of classroom teaching and teaching through real-world application of that knowledge through case study projects.

This teaching methodology helps in building a comprehensive understanding of B.Des. Through this methodology, students can understand the world of genomics, artificial modelling, etc. Some of these teaching methodologies and techniques are:

• Discussions 
• Field trips
• Practical Learnings
• Problem-based 
• Projects
• E-learning
• Co-curricular activities 

B.Des Projects

Projects are significant in the B.Des courses. As the design field is majorly practical, projects help test the theoretical concepts in a realistic setting. Listed below are some popular project ideas:

• Branding and Logo Design
• Iconography
• Marketing Campaign
• Packaging Design
• Print Collateral
• Typographic Poster or Album Art

B Des Books 

Reference books are essential in the field as they give an excellent understanding of design principles which just through college lectures is challenging to understand. There are many design reference books available in the market.

Listed below are some popular B Des books:

Books	Authors
Design and Form	I. Johannes
Digital Imaging	M. Galer and L Harvat
Computer Graphics	D. Hearn and M. P. Baker
Digital Design Media	W. Mitchell and M.McCullogh
Digital Imaging	J. Farace
Ecological Approach to Designing	Geraldine Gay

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