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Through a project-based teaching and learning, the course will look at the building blocks of design such as space /point / line/ shape / value / texture / form / color. It will help in overall understanding of perceivable and non-Perceivable elements of design with explorations on individual elements. The course will also offer an overview of principles of design basics such as balance, rhythm, harmony, contrast, symmetry, emphasis, scale, proportion, size, plane, volume, pattern, materials, drawing, color, composition and geometry. Understanding form and functionality correlation.

The course is an attempt to look at the history of design and major turning points that lead to what it is today. It also deals with the history of art from prehistoric to present. Understanding of design schools and key contributors for the evolution of design education and system. This will also give an overview of Semiotics, Aesthetics, Material Culture, theoretical approach to Image making and contemporary concerns and communication studies.

The course aims to equip students in Design with tools and frameworks to think/reflect on images. Critical theory and popular media, social media and the circulation of images, images via production of space, performance theory, aesthetics, immersive media, film theory, architectural theory, theories of practice, theory vs practice in Design, creative labour, customer /audience/client.

A course about various methods, morphology and stages in the design process - user studies, conceptual design, embodiment, detailing, functional, innovation and creative methods. Also an overview of Design Process with Basics of Design Methods, Design Issues, Various theoretical insights on methods, empirical and visual methods, methodology for documenting collective activity, design research and its argumentative grammar.

This is the first phase of master’s Thesis project which will cover finalizing the area of research, literature review, problem identification and hypothesis development if any.

Students will carry forward Master’s Thesis part 1 project and work on concepts, design solutions and final deliverable. It's the culmination of all the theoretical and practical learning applied to a final project for which the output could be in the chosen specialised area by the student. There will be a thesis component and final product / prototype based on the chosen medium.