MAIN TOPICS OF THE SYLLABUS
FIRST YEAR :
- Principles of Design
- Form and Materials
- Art (drawing, painting, sculpting)
- History of Art and Design
- Basic Photography and Image Processing
- Film & Video
- Fundamentals of 3D Modeling and Animation
- Graphic Design
- Fundamentals of Interaction Design (Game and Toy Design)
SECOND & THIRD YEAR :
- Form: Aesthetics and Function
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Mechanical Systems
- Electronic Systems
- Ergonomics
- Soft Prototyping (3D Modeling)
- Physical Prototyping
- Physical and Digital Interface Design
- Market Research Systems and Marketability
- Branding and Packaging
- Sustainability
FOURTH YEAR :
focus on industry subspecialization within Product Design via Industry Projects. Portfolio finalization.
Specialisations Include : Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Lifestyle Design, Social Benefit Innovation Design, Automation & Robotics, Game & Toy Design, and others based on specific interest areas.
PLACEMENT
Internships and job placements are on individual basis provided to deserving students with Product Design Companies and Design Studios in India. Some of these companies and organizations include Tata ELXSI, Pearl Pet, Foley Designs, Beeswax Inc (H.Q: Florida, USA), SCPL Design and others. Please see Placement page for the list of companies of past NICC placements.
