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School of Design & Digital Transmedia


B.Des Admissions Open

About

Dayananda Sagar University

Dayananda Sagar Institutions founded in the 60s by one such visionary, late Sri Dayananda Sagar committed to take knowledge to the people, transforms today’s students into responsible citizens and professional leaders of tomorrow. Dayananda Sagar University created by an Act of the Karnataka State in 2014, built on this adorable legacy and inspired by its own milestones, meeting the needs of quality higher education in this part of the world.

Design at Dayananda Sagar University

At Dayananda Sagar University, Bachelor’s in Design (B.Des.) course is a four-year full-time degree program that equips students with industrially relevant knowledge and skills that are required to become a professional designer. With creativity as its main driver, we consider usability, aesthetics, functionality and sustainability at the focal points of design. This course combines the knowledge of science, technology, human behavior and society to address human needs spanning across the various levels of Maslow’s hierarchy. We nurture students to apply emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, AR and VR, Additive Manufacturing to develop systems that address real-world problems.

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Programs Offered

Product Design

o CAD and 3D printing
o Product Ergonomics
o Furniture Design
o Toy Design
o Inclusive Design
o Design of intelligent products

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Animation & VFX

o Digital Art
o 2D and 3D Animation
o VFX visualization
o Augmented and virtual reality
o Stereoscopy
o Motion Graphics for film, broadcast and other media pads.

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Game Design

o User research
o Usability and Usability Testing Studies
o Augmented and Virtual Reality
o Web Design
o Application Design for Android and IOS
o Packaging and Branding

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User Experience Design

o Game Art
o Narrative Principles
o Augmented and Virtual Reality
o Game Programming

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Eligibility Criteria for Admission

50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board with English as a mandatory course; Or At least 50% aggregate in a 3 year diploma with English as a mandatory course; Or A valid test score in UCEED / DAT.

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Electives Structure (Starting from 5th Semester)


From the 5th semester onward, students can choose electives that align with their interests and career goals. These electives are designed to help students specialize in specific areas of their chosen field while gaining advanced knowledge and skills.

Flexibility: Students can choose electives based on their interests and career goals. Industry-Relevant: Elective options focus on skills in high-demand areas like AR/VR, Game Design, and Sustainable Design. Hands-On Learning: Each elective involves practical assignments and project work to ensure application of knowledge.

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Program Highlight


  • Four year full-time degree program
  • Active industry interaction
  • Highly experienced and qualified faculty
  • Curriculum designed under the guidance of      experts from IISc, IITs & industry
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Why Design at DSU

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Immersive Interdisciplinary Design Program

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Multifaceted Faculties from Industry

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Global Perspectives into Design Trends

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Mentorship Program for Skill Development

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Student-Centric Approach & Innovative Teaching Methodology

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Greater Industrial Exposure


What we Offer

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Salient Feature of The Program


The curriculum takes a holistic view of design.

The curriculum is designed following the state-of-the-art market and research trends

Project driven curriculum ensures that students creatively apply knowledge and acquire future-ready career skills. Students are guided and encouraged to patent these projects

Choice based credit system facilitates students in pursuing their interests.

The inclusion of research-based courses and project provides research orientation and encouragement to pursue research as a career.

Major emphasis on internship ensures that students understand contemporary market requirements and professional expectations.

Design in an engineering eco-system at DSU facilitates multi-disciplinary collaborative projects.

Existence of design eco-system due to a large number of manufacturing and software firms in Bangalore.

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