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Introduction To Design Course Abstract

The Foundation Programme in B.Des is a 1-week studio course aimed at introducing students to various aspects of design through experiential learning. It emphasizes understanding design in relation to culture, nature, society, and materials, while fostering critical and reflective thinking. Evaluation is based on conceptual clarity, exploration, problem-solving, originality, and teamwork.

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Introduction To Design Course Abstract

The Foundation Programme in B.Des is a 1-week studio course aimed at introducing students to various aspects of design through experiential learning. It emphasizes understanding design in relation to culture, nature, society, and materials, while fostering critical and reflective thinking. Evaluation is based on conceptual clarity, exploration, problem-solving, originality, and teamwork.

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INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

Name of the Programme: Foundation Programme, [Link]


Usual Time of Occurrence: Semester I
Duration: 1 Week Unit
Course Category: Studio
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None

Relevance:
The course helps to understand various aspects of design and orient them towards design
learning. It sensitizes design students to learn their immediate surroundings and help them to
make a connection between design and environment. It introduces students to design pedagogy
and teaching-learning system through the course experience.

Objectives:
● The objective is to introduce students to design through learning by doing, learning by
observation & perception and learning by thinking.
● Students will experience thinking patterns such as reflective thinking, critical thinking, relative
thinking etc and understand how to express their ideas through tangible forms.

Course Contents:
The course, will help in orienting the students to :
● Design and Culture
● Design and Nature
● Design and Society
● Design and Material etc.

Methodology:
The methodology is primarily based on hands on experience through assignments, field visits and
discussions.

Evaluation Criteria:

● Conceptual Clarity and Comprehension: Level of understanding and comprehension, linking


new learning to the existing knowledge for better organization of information. Ability to
understand concepts comprehensively, remember and articulate them. 20

● Exploration & Improvisation: Ability to inquire or investigate thoroughly in order to learn or


discover. Diversity and range of explorations. Ability to perform extempore. 30

● Problem Solving & Lateral Thinking: Ability to adopt a methodological approach to solve
design problems. Attitude to think on a broader framework and correlate such thoughts to own
work. 20

● Originality & Visualization : Ability to generate ideas that are not imitations. Ability to imagine
and articulate in the form of visuals. 20

● Teamwork, Participation and Time Management: Efficiency and ability to effectively combine
activity of a group and time management. 10

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