Bachelor of Design Academics
- Introduction to BDes program
- 4 Year Journey
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Curriculum Framework
- Block Plan
- Education Value System
- Program Outcomes
- Our Faculty
- Our Labs
- Life after Bachelor of Design
- Board of Studies
Next Up
Collaborations
Curriculum Framework
Our curriculum empowers our students with several Design skills, Technologies, Business nuances and real world connect that enable building solutions (product or tangible solutions , screen or graphical solutions, and strategic or service oriented solutions) in diverse thrust areas.
Thrust areas: Healthcare, Robotics, Mobility, Education, Entertainment, Fin-tech, Gaming, Animation, Governance, Sustainability, Biotech, Agri-tech, Food & Nutrition, etc.
In 4 years, students will carve their own Product Design journey depending on their interests and contemporary needs by selecting courses & thrust areas. Our curriculum ensures fine balance between exploration and deep diving.
Medium of Instruction for courses at Somaiya School of Design in English.
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Internship / Exchange ProgramCapstone Project |
Year 1
Design Proces
- Fundamentals of Design Thinking
Exploration
- Society and Culture
- Mental Models
- Design and Art History
- Material Exploration
- (Paper, Wood, POP, Wire, Clay, Biomaterials, etc.)
- Social Innovation
Core Skills
- Product Sketching
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Form Studies
- Typography and Layout
- Creative Coding
Soft Skills
- Lateral Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Time & Energy Management
- Creative Confidence
- Citizen Skills
- Storytelling and Writing
Portfolio
- Portfolio Training
- Photography & Videography
- Digital Marketing & Social Media
Year 2
Design Proces
- Design Research Methodologies
- Data Visualization
Exploration
- Social and Culture
- Narratives
- Digital Softwares & Fabrication
- Fusion (3D Printing)
- Illustrator (CNC)
- Photoshop (Vinyl Cutting)
- Interactions (Figma) Blender, Unity, Arduino
- Manufacturing Processes
Core Skills
- Digital Typography
- Interactions (UI/UX)
- Cognitive Ergonomics
- Semantics
- User Testing
- Brand Identity Design
- Business - I
Soft Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Debating Skills
- Adaptability
- Altruism
- Accountability
Portfolio
- Portfolio Reviews
- Mentor Connect
- Industry Feedback
Year 3
Design Proces
- Design Perspectives
- Behavioral Design
- Speculative Design
- Biomimicry
- Sustainability in Design
Exploration
- Transdisciplinary Electives
Core Skills
- Skill Based Specializations
- Visual Communication
- User Interaction & Experience Design
- Design for Tangible Products
- Tech Platforms
- AR/VR
- Internet of Things
- Emerging Technologies
- Business - II
Soft Skills
- Ethical and Moral Sense
Portfolio
- Portfolio Reviews
- Mentor Connect
- Industry Feedback
Year 4
- Internship / Exchange Program
- Capstone Project