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B.Des. (Hons.) (Transdisciplinary Contexts)

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School of Design and Innovation

B.Des. (Hons.) (Transdisciplinary Contexts)

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Programme Overview

Transdisciplinary Design aims to intermediate a multi-disciplinary practice towards societal problems contexts. Transdisciplinary Design graduates will work in research-led strategic development positions in private and public institutions working on societal problems. The Transdisciplinary Designer will be equipped with a agile and adaptable mind-set, to interact with multiple stakeholders and knowledge sources addressing challenges through creative strategic intervention.

Semester – 1
  • Drawing and Visualization
  • Exploration with Materials
  • Curated Coursera Course – 1
  • Foundation Studio 1
Semester – 2
  • Fundamentals of Design
  • Digital Tools
  • Curated Coursera Course – 2
  • Foundation Studio 2
Semester – 3
  • Design Methods (Design Yatra)
  • Environmental Science Primer
  • Ethnography (Environmental context)
  • Minor 1
  • Minor 2
  • University Elective – 1
Semester – 4
  • Value Proposition Design
  • Psychology Primer
  • Thematic Analysis (Cultural Context)
  • Minor 3
  • Minor 4
  • University Elective -2
Semester – 5
  • Inclusive Design (Discover India)
  • Socio-Economic Primer
  • Systems Thinking (Localised Social Context)
  • Minor 5
  • Minor 6
  • University Elective – 3
Semester – 6
  • Governance & Policy Primer
  • Design Management
  • Participatory Design (Public Services)
  • Minor 7
  • University Elective – 4
Semester – 7
  • Design Futures
  • Deep Tech Primer
  • Design Internship / Summer School
  • Futuring Design (Future Visioning)
  • Minor – 8
Semester – 8
  • Capstone Coursera
  • Capstone Research
  • Capstone Project
  • Minor 9

How To Apply

Register for RVSAT* – 2023

(RV Scholastic Admission Test (RVSAT) is the national-level entrance exam for all UG and PG programmes of RV University)
Apply Online to RVSAT here: https://admissions.rvu.edu.in/

RV University Selection Process

Applicants will undergo the RVU Selection Process depending on the programme they have applied for and their score in RVSAT

Selection letter

Subject to fulfilment of eligibility and admission criteria, applicants shall be issued a selection letter.

Programme Registration

Successful applicants in the above selection procedure shall be registered to the programme after receipt of registration fees as specified in the selection letter.

Provisional Admission Letter

Upon completion of the selection procedure for B.Des. admissions, applicants shall be notified about the admission and a Provisional Admission Letter shall be issued.

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