Course Overview:

The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Product Design offers a comprehensive education in creativity, aesthetics, and practical skills. This program nurtures innovation, preparing students for dynamic careers in design with hands-on projects and industry exposure.

Duration

• 4 years (divided into 8 semesters), with opportunities for internships, industry projects, and collaborations.

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Year 1: Foundation Year (Common for all Design Disciplines)

• Semester 1:

1. Basics of Design Principles

2. Introduction to Visual Communication

3. Design Process and Thinking

4. Drawing and Sketching Techniques

5. History of Design and Art

6. 2D Design and Composition

• Semester 2:

1. Color Theory and Application

2. Basics of Material Exploration

3. 3D Design and Model Making

4. Introduction to Digital Design Tools

5. Design Research Methodology

6. Environmental Studies and Design

Year 2: Specialization Begins (Fashion, Interior, Product Design)

• Fashion Design Specialization

• Semester 3:
  

1. Fashion Illustration and Design

2. Textile Science and Materials

3. History of Fashion and Costumes

4. Pattern Making and Draping Techniques

5. Fashion Forecasting and Trend Analysis

6. Fabric Ornamentation (Prints, Embroidery, etc.)

• Semester 4:

1. Advanced Pattern Making and Garment Construction

2. Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management

3. Surface Design Techniques

4. Fashion Styling and Presentation

5. Computer-Aided Fashion Design

6. Internship/Fieldwork

• Interior Design Specialization

• Semester 3:

1. Fundamentals of Interior Design

2. Residential Space Design

3. History of Architecture and Interiors

4. Interior Construction Techniques

5. Materials and Textiles for Interiors

6. Lighting Design

• Semester 4:

1. Commercial Space Design

2. Furniture Design and Detailing

3. Advanced Digital Modeling (CAD, SketchUp)

4. Interior Project Management

5. Green and Sustainable Design

6. Internship/Fieldwork

• Product Design Specialization

• Semester 3:

1. Product Sketching and Rendering Techniques

2. Ergonomics and Human Factors in Design

3. Materials and Processes for Product Design

4. History of Industrial Design

5. Prototyping Techniques

6. Design Thinking and Problem-Solving

• Semester 4:

1. Advanced Product Development

2. Digital Product Design (3D Printing, CAD)

3. User-Centered Design Approach

4. Packaging Design

5. Innovation and Design Management

6. Internship/Fieldwork

Year 3: Advanced Studies and Projects

• Fashion Design Specialization

• Semester 5:

1. Fashion Collection Development

2. Couture and Luxury Fashion Design

3. Fashion Marketing and E-Commerce

4. Fashion Photography and Media

5. Sustainable Fashion Design

6. Accessory Design

• Semester 6:

1. Final Fashion Collection Project

2. Fashion Showcasing and Exhibition

3. Portfolio Development

4. Internship/Fieldwork

5. Research Methodology in Fashion Design

• Interior Design Specialization

• Semester 5:

1. Advanced Residential and Commercial Interiors

2. Exhibition and Set Design

3. Interior Lighting Design

4. Interior Landscape Design

5. Project Management and Budgeting

6. Sustainable Interior Solutions

• Semester 6:

1. Major Interior Design Project

2. Interior Design Presentation and Exhibition

3. Portfolio Development

4. Internship/Fieldwork

5. Research Methodology in Interior Design

• Product Design Specialization

• Semester 5:

1. Product Lifecycle and Sustainability

2. Product Branding and Marketing

3. Advanced Prototyping Techniques

4. Packaging and Display Design

5. Innovation Management in Product Design

6. Product Design for Social Impact

• Semester 6:

1. Final Product Design Project

2. Product Design Exhibition

3. Portfolio Development

4. Internship/Fieldwork

5. Research Methodology in Product Design

Year 4: Capstone Projects and Advanced Specialization

• Semester 7:

1. Advanced Specialization Studies (Fashion/Interior/Product)

2. Collaborative Design Projects

3. Design Entrepreneurship and Business Development

4. Elective Courses (e.g., Digital Fabrication, Advanced CAD, etc.)

5. Research Work

• Semester 8:

1. Major Capstone Project (Fashion Collection/Interior Space/Product)

2. Industry Collaboration/Internship

3. Final Portfolio and Exhibition

4. Design Law and Intellectual Property Rights

5. Dissertation/Thesis

Average Fees

• The average fees for B.Des programs range between INR 1,00,000 to INR 4,00,000 per year, depending on the institution and specialization.

Exams to Attend

• Entrance exams for B.Des programs include:

1. NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)

2. UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)

3. NIFT Entrance Exam (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

4. CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)

5. College-specific entrance exams

Top 10 Institutions Offering B.Des in India

1. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

2. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi

3. MIT Institute of Design, Pune

4. Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Bengaluru

5. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune

6. Pearl Academy, Delhi

7. Indian School of Design & Innovation (ISDI), Mumbai

8. Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida

9. Unitedworld Institute of Design, Gandhinagar

10. IIT Bombay (IDC School of Design)

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Des

1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur

2. College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram

3. Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam

4. Srishti School of Design, Kochi

5. Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Ernakulam

6. St. Teresa's College, Kochi (Fashion Design)

7. Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi

8. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

9. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (Interior Design)

10. Kannur University, Kannur