Course Credits

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BDes + MDes Dual Degree Program Course Credits:

First Semester:

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DE 101	Art and Design Fundamentals 2D	0 0 6	6.0
DE 103	Image representation and Transformations I	0 0 4	4.0
DE 105	Captured Audio and Image Design – photography and videography	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 131	Design and Human Evolution	2 0 0	4.0
DE 133	Applied Science for Designers	1 0 2	4.0
DE 121	Design Studio I – Problem Identification	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 123	Introduction to Writing	0 0 2	2.0
DE 125	Drawing Tools, Lines and Forms	0 0 2	2.0
DE 127	Basic Forms in Pottery Elective	0 0 2	2.0
DE 129	Introduction to Weaving Elective
	Total Credits for Semester I		34.0

Second Semester:

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DE 102	Art and Design Fundamentals 3D	0 0 6	6.0
DE 104	Image representation and Transformations II	0 0 6	6.0
DE 106	Typography fundamentals and Exploratory Printing	1.5 0 4	4.0
DE 132	World of Images and Objects	2 0 0	4.0
DE 134	Knowledge Organisation and Communication	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 122	Design Studio II – Problem Analysis	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 108	Exploration in Drawing, Tonalities and Textures	0 0 2	2.0
DE 110	Form Exploration in Pottery Elective	0 0 2	2.0
DEP102	Self-Initiated Summer Project		Audit
	Total Credits for Semester II		34.0

Third Semester:

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DE 201	2D Visual Studies I – Word and Image	0 0 6	6.0
DE 203	3D Form Studies I – Aesthetics, Identity and Expressions	0 0 6	6.0
DE 205	Creative Thinking Process and Methods	1 0 2	4.0
DE 231	Design, Society, Culture and Environment	2 0 0	4.0
HS 200 + ES 200	Environmental Studies + Environmental Studies - Science and Engineering	3 0 0 3 0 0	6.0 6.0
DE 221	Design Studio III - Creative Explorations	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 207	Understanding Space and Perspective Elective	0 0 2	2.0
DE 209	Sculptural Ceramics Elective
	Total Credits for Semester III		36.0

Fourth Semester:

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DE 202 DE 204	Elective - 2D Visual Studies II or 3D Form Studies II	0 0 6	6.0
DE 206	Communication Theories, Visual Perception and Semiotics	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 208	Design, Storytelling and Narratives	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 232	Design, Media and Technology	2 0 0	4.0
	Institute UG Electives I/ Humanities UG Electives I	3 0 0	6.0
DE 222	Design Studio IV - Prototyping	1.5 0 3	6.0
DEP204	Summer Project (May or June) (focus on Social concerns)		6.0
DE 210	Understanding Human Anatomy Elective	0 0 2	2.0
DE 212	Ceramic Glazes and Colour Development
	Total Credits for Semester IV		36.0

Fifth Semester:

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DE 303 DE 305 DE 307 DE 309 DE 311 DE 313	Elective I and II: Information Graphics and Visualisation/ Moving image Design/ Product Design-I Design for Interactive Media/ Mobility and Vehicle Design 3D modeling and prototyping/	0 0 6 0 0 6	6.0 6.0
DE 315	Applied Ergonomics	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 331	Design, Technology and Innovation	2 0 0	4.0
	Institute UG Electives II/ Humanities UG Electives I	3 0 0	6.0
DEP 301	Collaborative Design Project		6.0
	Total Credits for Semester V		34.0

Sixth Semester:

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DE 302 DE 304 DE 306 DE 308 DE 310 DE 312 DE 314 DE 316	Elective I and II: Animation Design Communication Design / Film-Video Design/ Product Design II/ Interaction Design/ Transportation Design/ Game Design/ Product Ergonomics	0 0 6 0 0 6	6.0 6.0
DE 322 DE 324	Elective III: Materials and Processes / Digital Media Technologies	1.5 0 3	6.0
DE 332	Design Management, Planning and Professional Practice	2 0 0	4.0
	Institute UG Electives III / Humanities UG Electives III	3 0 0	6.0
DEP 302	System Design Project		6.0
DEP 304	Summer Project (May or June) (focus on Industry Experience)		6.0
	Total Credits for Semester VI		40.0

Seventh Semester: (Exchange Semester with other Institutes)

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DE 431	Global Design Thoughts and Discourse	2 0 0	4.0
DEP 405	BDes Design Project 1		24.0
DEP 403	Design Research Seminar		6.0
	Total Credits for Semester VII		34.0

Eighth Semester:

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DEP 406	BDes Design Project 2		36.0
DEP 403	Design Research Seminar (Those students are who are not able to complete in 7th semester)		6.0
	Total Credits for Semester VIII		36.0
	Total Credits for BDes programme		286.0

Break up of BDes Credits:

BDes Total Credits
Departmental Courses (31 courses)	172.0
Institute Courses / Electives (5 courses)	24.0
Projects (7 projects)	90.0
Total Credits for BDes programme	286.0

*The selection of electives are based on counseling and needs approval by the course instructor.

Ninth Semester: (for Dual Degree BDes + MDes program)

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DE 803	Quantitative Design Research Methods	2 0 0	4.0
DE 804	Qualitative Design Research Methods	3 0 0	6.0
	Elective I from IDC MDes courses in 3rd semester		4.0
	Elective II from IDC MDes courses in 3rd semester		4.0
DEP 501	Design Research Project part - 1		18.0
	Total Credits for Semester IX		36.0

Tenth Semester: (for Dual Degree BDes + MDes program)

Course Number	Course Name	L T ST	Total
DEP 502	Design Research Seminar II		6.0
DEP 504	Design Research Project – part II		36.0
	Total Credits for Semester X		42.0
	Total Credits for Dual Degree MDes programme		364

Break up of MDes Credits:

MDes Total Credits
Departmental Courses (35 courses)	194.0
Institute Courses / Electives (5 courses)	24.0
Projects (11 projects)	156.0
Total Credits for Dual Degree MDes programme	364.0

*The selection of electives are based on counselling and needs approval by the course instructor.

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