You are on page 1of 2

Department of Design - Manipal University The Department of Design under Manipal University is established effective from June 1, 2012

aimed at fostering design education in India. Different certificate, graduate and postgraduate design programs that would be started under Department of Design would be a congregation of unified artistic and scientific principles along with technical and managerial expertise. The department would focus on research based interdisciplinary approaches for the design education with innovative programs at different levels making Department of Design, Manipal University as the most desirable place for design education. Following programs are offered under Department of Design, Manipal University for the academic year 2012-2013 B.A. Interior Design Certificate in Fashion Design and Information Technology B.A. Interior Design: Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design) is based on a concern for human beings and the creation of interior settings that support human activities and values. The focus of the program is to generate awareness on the functional and aesthetic qualities of design. The program lays emphasis on the fundamentals of design, residential and non-residential space planning, as well as aesthetic and functional elements. This helps in the creation of an interior space, the elements of which define the quality and aesthetic taste of the designer. The program lays focus on the consumer/user perspective, which provides the foundation for the interior design course work and practical experience. The students are exposed to every facets of interior design in conjunction with a strong business foundation. Specific objectives are: 1. To analyse the clients needs, goals and safety requirements to integrate the findings with the knowledge of interior design 2. Formulate 3. Develop preliminary and present design final concepts design that are appropriate, through functional and aesthetic recommendations appropriate presentation media

4. Prepare working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures and equipment 5. Collaborate with licensed practitioners who offer professional services in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical and load bearing design as required for regulatory approval 6. Prepare and administer bids and contract documents as the clients agents 7. Review and evaluate design solutions during implementation and upon completion Certificate in Fashion Design and Information Technology: Certificate in Fashion Design Course and Information Technology is a one year program aimed at imparting theoretical and practical training for the aspiring designers who want to start their career in fashion design. This program exposes the students to the art of communicating the design ideas on paper which is then translated into constructed garments. The program offers the platform for the students to showcase their line of garments through a fashion show. The avenues that are open for the students with certificate in fashion design and information technology includes the opportunity to start their own boutique, fashion/design coordinators, product developers, fashion assistant etc., in apparel industry.

You might also like