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B.Des Transdisciplinary is an undergraduate level design course that acquaints the students with design fundamentals and traditions of technology and arts, along with incorporating ideas from both arts and science fields. The general time for completion of the B.Des (Transdisciplinary) is 4 years which are further split into 8 semesters. It comprises of general forms of design, art’s facet, drama, music, movies, writing, minds, cultures as well as key and minor activities.
The entrance exams UCEED, NIFT, NID DAT Prelims, PAEE, MIT IDAT, Srishti Institute entrance exam and other national and state level design entrance exams are accepted for admission to the B.Des (Transdisciplinary). For getting admission in BDes programme, performance in 10+2 exams especially in creative subjects and basic designing aptitude as per entrance examination results are considered as admission criteria for this programme.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Design (Transdisciplinary Design) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board, minimum 50% aggregate marks |
| Top Colleges | Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, National Institute of Design (NID), MIT Institute of Design, Pearl Academy, Symbiosis Institute of Design |
| Entrance Exam | Srishti Entrance and Aptitude Test (SEAT), NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, MITID DAT |
1. This course requires the candidate to have passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% total marks.
2. The candidate should have passed in the entrance exams like UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT, CEED or Test conducted by the particular institutes.
3. For lateral entry in 2nd year, pass in three year diploma from any institute in design/applied arts recognized by the university.
4. No age limit.
5. Standardized tests both in English language like IELTS /TOEFL for foreign students.
6. Portfolio, other tests that check a candidate’s aptitude, and interviews which are also conducted in some institutes.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Design Thinking & Problem Solving | Introduction to design methodologies, User research & empathy, Creative problem-solving techniques, Design prototyping & iteration |
| Transdisciplinary Foundations | Understanding different design disciplines (e.g., product, graphic, interaction), Cross-disciplinary collaboration, Systems Thinking & Complexity |
| Communication & Representation | Visual communication skills (drawing, sketching), Prototyping & model making techniques, Storytelling & narrative development |
| Material Exploration & Sustainability | Properties & applications of diverse materials, Sustainable design principles & practices, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) |
| Technology & Design | Digital design tools (e.g., CAD, 3D printing), Emerging technologies and their design implications, Human-computer interaction (HCI) |
| Social Innovation & Design | Design for social good, Understanding social and environmental challenges, Community engagement & co-creation |
| Business & Design Management | Design thinking in business contexts, Project management for design projects, Intellectual property & copyright |
| Elective Courses | Students may choose electives from various design disciplines or other fields (e.g., business, social sciences) to tailor their learning experience. |
| Career Path | Average CTC (INR lakhs per annum) |
|---|---|
| Design Consultant | 5-8 |
| UX Designer | 4-7 |
| Social Innovator | 4-6 |
| Strategic Designer | 5-8 |
