Product Design - Course Structure
Semester 1
| Introduction to Design Thinking |
| Design Sketching I |
| Elements of Design I |
| Technical English |
| Design Principles |
| Fundamentals of Programming |
| Kannada Kali |
| Constitution of India |
Semester 2
| Engineering Graphics and Design |
| Ideation Methods in Design |
| Engineering Basics |
| Design Sketching II |
| Elements of Design II |
| Mini Project I |
Semester 3
| Basics of CAD and 3D Printing |
| Photography and Videography |
| Representation Techniques |
| Ergonomics I |
| Science for Design |
| Mini Project II |
Semester 4
| Computer Aided Design |
| Trend Analysis and Forecasting |
| Materials Exploration I |
| Ergonomics II |
| Need Identification and Analysis |
| Mini Project III |
Semester 5
| Materials Exploration II |
| Elements of Design III |
| Product Planning and Strategy Building |
| Introduction to AI |
| Professional Elective I |
| Professional Elective II |
| Mini Project IV |
Semester 6
| Introduction to Design Research |
| AR and VR Technology in Product Design |
| Professional Elective III |
| Professional Elective IV |
| Open Elective I |
| Open Elective II |
| Mini Project V |
Semester 7
| Internship |
| Major Project (Phase I) |
Semester 8
| Studio Design and Project Management |
| Major Project (Phase II) |
Professional Elective I (PD)
| Design Semiotics and Semantics |
| Design of Smart Systems |
| Vehicle Styling |
| Human Computer Interaction |
Professional Elective II (PD)
| Packaging and Branding Design |
| Design Management |
| Interior Design |
| Design Simulation and Analysis |
Professional Elective III (PD)
| Design Simulation and Analysis |
| Application Design |
| Technically Complex Products |
| Introduction to Game Design |
| Programinng in Python and React JS |
Professional Elective IV (PD)
| Product Life Cycle and Management |
| AI Applications in Design |
| Design for Assembly and Disassembly |
| Advanced Sculpting |
| New Product Development |
USPs for Product Design at DSU
- Our product design curriculum thrusts upon functionality, aesthetics, usability and sustainabilityas the pillars of design, thereby providing a wholistic view of product design.
- Our key applications areas are: Modular furniture design, Smart toy designs, Game Design, AR and VR technologies for design, Design for the specially abled.
- Key areas of technical expertise: 3D Printing, Ergonomics, AR and VR, CAD, Product Research, Design Principles, Creativity and Innovation, Photography and Videography.
- Emphasis on project-based courses.
- Orientation to research through research-based courses.
- Active industry interaction through collaboration with DERBI Foundation, incubation centre of DSU which is located inside DSU campus.
- Experienced faculty from reputed industries and academic institutions.
SLA printing facility at Digital Trans Media and Design, DSU
