A Guide to a Career in Bachelors of Design Studies

Design studies is a non-studio course that addresses theory, ethics and practice of design. It enables

students to focus on a specific area of to put together two areas of desire. It teaches students to be able

to think strategically in complex situations and how to conduct thorough research. It equips them with

skills to engage in design thinking and practices that can be applied in social, ethical and environmental

context.

The school of design studies provides students with different disciplines that assist them to understand

and master design aspects of transportation, industrial and product development to help to prepare for

their professional careers in diverse design professions. These disciplines include: environmental design,

communication design, book and publication design, information design, package design, exhibition

design, user experience design, service design, design of apps and interfaces for mobile devices, design

for physical and digital environments, multimedia, video and motion graphics design.

Bachelors of Design Studies - It is a four year course that offers specializations of design such as

graphics, communication, environment and spatial design, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, media and

technology. The undergraduate program introduces students to areas of design focus, design for service,

transition design and design for social innovation.

This program has three specialties: Product design, Communication design and design of physical and

digital environments. The program is designed to help students respond to changing community and

educational needs. This is a program that fosters a spirit of inquiry and provides students with

opportunities to work within different disciplines and technologies. The program runs for 4 years.

Programs

Bachelor of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Digital Arts)

Eligibility

Meet the university's academic entry requirements.

Present yourself for a creative test (not all universities require this)

An interview (depends on the university applied for)Age limit above 20 years( not a requirement

for all universities)Bachelors of fine art.

Masters in Design Studies - Two year course that enable students to acquire technical expertise

and leadership skills. The program integrates technology, design thinking, experimentation, strategy and

communication.

Programs

1. M. Des Transportation Design

2. M. Des Industrial Design

3. M. Des Product Design

4. M. Des Interaction Design

Eligibility

Must have done an undergraduate degree in design or completed a recognized bachelors

degree.

The above degree should have been passed.

Age limit above 30 years( not a requirement for all universities)

Where to apply - One can apply in UPES school of design studies, Boston Architectural College School of

Design Studies, CMU, NYU, UNSW Art & Design, Harvard University, NC State College of Design and Kan

bar College of Design, University of Minnesota, University of Melbourne and University of Pennsylvania.

How to apply - One can apply for the above programs in ant of the universities or colleges mentioned

above by: Visiting their websites and apply for the program online in their online application form. If no

application form is uploaded then on can visit their university branches and apply from there. The

location of the branch can be found online in the university contact details. If there is no branch close to

you can get the university contact details online and then communicate with them so that they can

show you how you can apply for the program.

For More Information Visit:- School of Design Studies