Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning

Design brings meaning to the built environment. This programme prepares students to take on all new context challenges and technological advancements in the field of interior, graphic and multimedia medium.Paradoxically, traditional skills have become more necessary than before. Quality and creative solutions contextual to the user’s needs are still a basic human input.

ID - Interior Design
The Interior Design program within the B.Des curriculum focuses on creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Students learn to analyze client needs, develop design concepts, and select appropriate materials and furnishings. Emphasis is placed on spatial planning, lighting design, and the integration of sustainable practices, preparing students for diverse roles in the interior design industry.

FD - Furniture Design
The Furniture Design program in B.Des cultivates innovative approaches to crafting functional and expressive furniture. Students explore materials, construction techniques, and ergonomic principles to create designs that address contemporary needs. Emphasis is placed on understanding user interaction, manufacturing processes, and the integration of sustainable practices. This program prepares students to design for diverse contexts, from mass production to bespoke creations.

PD - Product Design
The Product Design program within the B.Des curriculum focuses on creating user-centered and innovative products. Students learn to research user needs, generate design concepts, and develop prototypes. Emphasis is placed on understanding manufacturing processes, material selection, and the integration of design thinking methodologies. This program prepares students to design for diverse industries, from consumer electronics to medical devices.

GVC - Graphics and Visual Communication
The Graphics and Visual Communication program in B.Des equips students with the skills to convey messages effectively through visual mediums. Students learn principles of design, typography, and image-making, exploring both digital and traditional techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding audience, context, and the power of visual storytelling. This program prepares students for careers in branding, advertising, web design, and other visual communication fields.

Course Structure

The matrix of Course structure having eight semesters is made up of the following “Areas”

1. Arts & Craft
   • Basic Design
   • Design Graphic Skills
2. Design
   • Design
   • Humanities
   • History of Design
   • Theory & Criticism
3. Skills
   • Hand Skills
   • Computer Based Skills
4. Technology
   • Building Material
   • Interior Materials
   • Construction
   • Technology
   • Services & Structure
5. Practice
   • Professional Practice
   • Office / Field Training
6. Environment
   • Environmental Science
   • Sustainability
   • Climatology
7. Supplementary
   • Related Study Program (RSP) / Electives / Communication Skills

Our Studio

The studio space is a soul space for the Institute of Architecture and Planning as the learning at the institute is centered around a studio. The purpose of a studio is beyond a mere classroom as apart from the lectures and project work, a lot of hands-on work – "learning by doing" takes place in a studio space. Studios are large spaces where design work can happen and students can engage beyond instructional time and faculty guidance.

There are a total of 6 studios for BArch programme. Each studio is around 145 sq. Mts. in size and connected to a corridor and a courtyard in the centre. The studios are designed to allow maximum natural light and ventilation in the working space. The large open space in front of each studio is an engine for productive discourse. The design reviews and class discussions take place in this space. Each studio is ICT Enabled studio.

• Development of Skills: Contextualise and convey ideas and intentions eloquently through visual, oral and written media.
• Development of Skills: Analyse information, experiences and formulate & develop independent judgements for articulating reasoned arguments related to design process and its outcome.
• Development of Skills: Select and make appropriate use of materials, processes and sustainable approach in interior design.

• Development of Understanding & Knowledge: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the principles that underpin the design process, including aesthetic, functional and technical requirements of the project.
• Development of Understanding & Knowledge: Apply critical thinking through analysis and communication that underpins the historical and contemporary theories of architecture, art and design, technology and human science.
• Development of Understanding & Knowledge:Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness of architecture and planning appropriate and relation to the design discipline.
• Development of Understanding & Knowledge:Demonstrate an awareness of the key developments of current trend and emerging technologies and of inter- and multi-disciplinary approaches related to interior design.
• Development of Skills: Demonstrate the application of creative skills with reference to comprehensive design solutions in response to a brief.
• Development of Skills: Integrate critical design thinking, research and analytical skills from visual perception to physical experience of form, space and in relation to time.

• Our graduates with strong technical & sensible competency to become professional Interior designer leading to a successful career.
• Our graduates with skills and knowledge to understand and solve complex designing problems for the betterment of the society and environment.
• Our graduates with professional ethics and ethos for lifelong learning contributing to the integrity of their profession.
• Our graduates with development of lifelong learning and advance their careers through activities such as participation in professional organisations, involvement in R & D and seeking higher education.
• The programme follows modern dynamic curriculum with wide range of courses.
• Wide range of electives nurture interests of students.
• Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking.
• Hands on practical experience is imparted through workshops.
• Scholarship are given to meritorious students.
• The Institute is equipped with State-of-the-art Material lab, Climate Lab and Computer lab.
• The Institute has academically strong core faculties with diverse background.
• Expert lectures and seminars by professionals and academicians are regularly organised.