B.Des Syllabus & Subjects 2025: Semester-wise List, Top Colleges Syllabus PDF

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B.Des: Course Syllabus

B.Des syllabus offers knowledge in Product branding, Consumer Psychology and various areas of design.

B. Des subjects include :

Fashion Communication
Textile Design
Graphic Design
Technical Design Drawing
Product Design
Creative Narration
Ergonomics
Design Sketching etc.

B.Des syllabus helps Graduates develop skills so they can validate and conceptualize creative ideas. B.Des offers in - depth knowledge in various sectors of design which allows graduates get jobs as UX designer, graphic designer and so on.

Check out the full syllabus of B.Des.

First - Year B.Des Syllabus -

Semester I	Semester II
Design Fundamentals	Design Thinking
Elements Of Design	Principles Of Design
Material Science	Color
Communication Studies In Design	Physical Ergonomics
Creative Visualization Techniques	Geometry
Technical Design Drawing	Visual composition
Sketching & Drawing	Rendering & Illustration

Practical Topics in the first year B.Des Subjects -

Some of the practical topics in the 1st year B.Des syllabus are given below :

Drawing & Rendering
Computer Basic
Exposure to Materials
Freehand Drawing

Second - Year B.Des Syllabus -

Semester III	Semester IV
Architectural Studies In Design	Design Thinking
Communication Studies In Design	Design Management
Model Making And Hand Tools Workshop	Kinetic Art and Automata Design
Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing	Display And Control Design
Specialization Electives	Specialization Electives

Practical Topics in the Second year B.Des Subjects -

Some of the practical topics in the 2nd year B.Des syllabus is given below :

Aesthetic Skills
Design Process
Exposure to CAD
Exposure to Materials

Third - Year B.Des Syllabus -

Semester V	Semester VI
Creative Narration	Product Branding and Identity
Humanities & Social Studies	Materials and Processes in Design
Design Research methodology	Sustainable Design
Connectivity And Mobility	Control System In Design
Design Workshop	Product Design
Specialization Electives	Specialization Electives
Design Workshop	Design Project
MOOC	MOOC

Practical Topics in the Third year B.Des subjects -

Some of the practical topics in the 3rd year B.Des syllabus are given below:

Visual & Cultural Studies
Design & Environment
Exposure to Manufacturing Techniques & Processes
Representation Techniques

Fourth Year B.Des Syllabus -

Semester VII	Semester VIII
Professional Practice In Design	Design Documentation
Universal Design	Specialization Electives
Packaging Design	Design Degree Project
Industrial Training	Moocs (For B.Des. Hons Degree)
Design Documentation	-
Specialization Electives	-
Design Project	-