B.Des. - B.D. Bachelor of Design

Design is the process of creating or executing a work or plan in an artistic or highly skilled manner. A Design can be a shape, a configuration or a pattern. Bachelor of Design is an Undergraduate Academic Degree, awarded for a course or a program in the field of Design. It is abbreviated as B.Des. or B.D. which stands for Bachelor of Design or Bachelor in Design. When we speak of Design, the first thought that comes into our minds is that of Fashion Designing. In fact, Fashion Designing is a specialisation in B.Des. Designing is a vast field and its application involves a multitude of mediums, some of which are - Infrastructure Interior, Graphics, Textiles, Websites, Games etc. B.Des. course equips the students with the latest in the Design world. Apart from Theory classes, the course curriculum includes Workshops, Exhibitions, Fashion Shows, Seminars etc.
 
Duration - Duration of B.Des. is 4 years consisting of a number of semesters, which are mostly 8 in number. However some institutes do offer a 5 year duration course like the one offered by CEPT University.

Eligibility

• Bachelor in Design requires a candidate to have cleared 10+2 in any stream from a Government recognised Board.

• Percentage requirement varies from Institute to Institute. Mostly it is between 45% - 55%.

• Some Institutes also conduct Entrance Test for Admission. Example NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology).

Course Structure

Various Institutes have their own Course Structure. But most follow it in the following manner:

1.  Foundation Course - The Foundation Course is of 1 year.

2.  Specialization - After the Foundation Course students can opt for any one specialization, provided by their respective Institutes.

For a List of Design College and Schools in India. Click on the below mentioned Links:

• Interior Designing Colleges in India

• Fashion Designing Colleges in India

• Animation and Web Designing Colleges in India

• Architecture Designing Colleges in India

• Fine Arts Colleges in India

B.Des. Courses are also available through Distance Education Programs or Correspondence in various Design Schools and Colleges in India.

Various Foreign Institutes offer B.Des. Honours Course. One of them is :

Bachelor of Design (BDes) Single Honours offered by Liverpool Hope University. It's duration is 3 years. Eligibility is 10 + 2 Level ( Higher Secondary Certificate- HSC) and Exam Requirements - IELTS - TOEFL- PBT 550, IBT 79, IELTS - 6.0.

Bachelor of Design Subjects

Bachelor of Design Subjects vary according to one's chosen field of Specialisation.

Foundation Course Subjects / Topics

• Drawing.
• Colour.
• Basic Design.
• Workshop.
• History of Art.

Note : These Subjects / Topics may vary from Institute to Institute.

Bachelor of Design Specialisations

Accessory Design.
Architecture.
Ceramic Design.
Fashion Design.
Game Design.
Graphic Design.
Industrial Design.
Interior Design.
Leather Design.
Jewellery & Metalsmithing.
Knitwear Design.
Multimedia Design.
Textile Design.

Who can and Who should pursue Bachelor of Design Degree

• Design Courses are especially meant for gifted individual who aspire to unfold their latent talent and get recognition for it, as well.

• B.Des is also best suited for those who want to make their passion their profession.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Design Degree

• B.Des can offer a fulfilling professional future and enable one to face the challenges in fast changing global scenario.

• Since it is a field of skill, it equips the youth for a career, nationally and internationally.

• The Course not only provides lucrative self-employment opportunities but it also generates jobs for others.

• One can also go for a higher degree, like M.Des.

Bachelor of Design Jobs

Designing is the core requirement of today's dazzling visual rich world. As consumers we all like to buy things that have aesthetic value. For creating and marketing products which have aesthetic value, the services of skilled people is required. To fulfil the demand, B.Des graduates are the most suited.

Employment Areas

• Homes.
• Offices.
• Hotels.
• Restaurants.
• Departmental Stores.
• Banks.
• Hospitals.
• Boutiques.
• Furniture-Manufacturing Units & Accessories.
• Fashion Marketing.
• Design Production Management.
• Fashion Media.
• Quality Control.

Job Types

• Colourists.
• Costume Designers.
• Design Managers.
• Entrepreneurs.
• Fashion Forecasters.
• Fashion Merchandisers.
• Fashion Stylists.
• Textile Designers.
• Weaving Consultants.
• Teachers.
• Illustrator.
• Cutting Assistant.
• Outside Sales Representative.
• Graphic Designer.