Navrachana University

Bachelors of Design - Interior

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The B.Design -Interior Program at Navrachana University is a full-time four year undergraduate program that offers a strong foundation in architecture while providing essential education necessary to succeed in Interior Design spaces, to offer architectural thinking to better understand building components, successfully develop and connect interior design components to Implementation, and succeed in multi-disciplinary teams that shape variety of careers in Interior Design and allied fields ranging from Space Planning, Residential, Corporate, and Retail Interiors, Furniture Design, Exhibition and Stage-set Designs.

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  1. The program gives learners freedom to choose from a vast array of projects; from residential units to large-scale corporate and theatre settings, approached through a set of thought processes. The program provides a balanced focus on process as well as project-based learning through Space Planning, Residential, Adaptive Reuse, Retail and Corporate Interiors, Furniture Design and Theatre Design Studios, supplemented by technical and skill-based courses.
  2. Equip learners with appropriate material knowledge through exposure to in-house state-of-the-art facilities such as SEDA Material Lab, Workshops, Pottery and Photography labs etc.
  3. Explore adequate techniques of representation and presentation in order to communicate design ideas effectively.
  4. Value and enhance local and indigenous building craft knowledge through understanding, documentation and research in diverse areas. Regular field visits and Related Study Programs are an important opportunity to learn from our built heritage.
  5. Sensitize learners to important aspects of behavior and user- psychology, in order to become versatile and responsive professionals.

ELIGIBILITY : Candidates who have passed 10+2 level examination in any stream with at least 50% marks OR Candidates who have passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with at least 50% marks


HOW TO APPLY ?

  • The admissions are done through SEDA Common Entrance Exam (In-house test) and personal interview that is usually conducted in the month of June. The merit list and admissions are declared on Navrachana University website.
  • Candidates must fill the online form and upload all the necessary documents. In case the candidate is waiting for 12th board result, the mark-sheet could be presented at the time of entrance test.
  • The dates of the SEDA Common Entrance Exam will be declared soon.

Lateral Admissions in 2nd/3rd year :

  • This is for students who have already completed 1/2 years in design/architecture programs in any other institute.
  • Students interested in lateral admission in the 2nd/3rd year are requested to mail their application tomailto:deanseda@nuv.ac.in
  • Please mention clearly the program(s) you are interested in.
  • Please attach your portfolio of 1st/2nd year works and mark sheets of these semesters with the mail.
  • The last date of receiving applications is June 15, 2020.

Q1 – What are the career prospects for a Design graduate?

Ans – Design program offers a very strong professional base degree. After this most students get hired by prestigious firms of Design and many however choose to start their own practice

Q2 – Can I do specialization (Masters) after Design?

Ans – Since B-Design is a 4-year professional degree. It is recognized as a valid degree for pursuing Masters in specialization in many renowned Universities across the world.

While many are pursuing Masters in prestigious Universities all across the globe, some graduates have also secured good job positions at various architectural and design firms.

Q3 – What is unique about the Design program at SEDA?

Ans – We believe in learning by doing, so we indulge in lot of hands on learning.

Students are exposed to in-house state of the art facilities like the SEDA Material Lab, Wood workshop, Pottery and Photography labs. We get the best experts from the Industry to come and teach. We have very talented and passionate faculty members and presently the Dean is an internationally acclaimed architect with over 25 years of teaching experience.

Q4 – Is it a lot of work?

Ans – Oh yes! If you join Design, you sell your soul to the profession! It’s a lot of work but the work is so exciting that it is so much fun to be part of a Design school. It is a life changing experience. But you will love it!

Q5 – What about International Exchange? Do you have any?

Ans – We are presently pursuing and in talks with many universities across the world. And hopefully in a year’s time we should have exchange programs with Universities in Europe and North America.

Q6 – How is the student life at SEDA?

Ans – SEDA enjoys a very strong student culture. Our students are very enthusiastic and organize many activities on their own; from organizing lectures series related to the field of design, sports events, music and jam sessions to having started their own student Newsletter. Overall, they enjoy a very positive rapport with their fellow colleagues and peers at the campus.

Q7 – What is the admission process for Bachelor of Design?

Ans – Admission to Bachelor of Design takes place through in-house entrance test and interview. The test focuses on drawing skills, imagination and awareness of the candidate. This entrance test is conducted in the month of June.

Q8 – Do you have hostels at NUV?

Ans – Yes, we have a hostel facility for both boys and girls 2 km away from the campus. But we do have a lot of newly built apartment buildings near the University, where most of our students prefer to rent on sharing basis.

Q9 – How many seats are there for Bachelor of Architecture?

Ans – We have an intake of 40 seats in B – Design Program.

Course Name
Course Name
Credits
Semester – I
DE 101
Studio-1 (Making of Space)
4
De 102
Basic Design-1
4
Ct 103
Construction technology – 1
4
TE 103
Fundamental of structure – 1
2
HS 161
History and Theory of Architecture-1 (Culture and Built Form)
2
DW 106
Drawing, Painting, Sketching-1
3
DW102
Solid Geometry + Tech. Dwgs.-1
3
-
Elective
2
Semester – II
DE 103
Studio 2
4
DE 104
Basic Design – 2
4
CT 104
Construction Technology – 2
4
TE 106
Fundamentals of Structure – 2
2
HS 162
History and Theory of Architecture – 2 (Design through ages -an overview)
2
DW 107
Drawing, Painting, Sketching – 2
3
DW 104
Tech. Drawings and intro to computing – 2
3
-
Elective
2
Semester – III
DE 209
Studio – 3
8
CT 204
Construction Technology – 3
4
HS 263
History and theory of architecture – 3
2
LC 209
Architectural computing – 1
2
CF 201
Study of Colors & Fabric
2
CW 201
Craft workshop – 1
2
EN 201
Environmental science – 1
2
-
Interdisciplinary Course
2
Semester – IV
DE 210
Studio – 4
8
CT 205
Construction Technology – 4
4
TE 201
Furniture Design – 1
2
HS 264
History and Theory of Architecture – 4
2
LC 263
Architectural computing – 2
2
CW 202
Craft workshop – 2
2
EN 202
Environmental science – 2
2
-
Interdisciplinary Course
2
Semester – V
DE 305
Studio – 5
8
CT 304
Construction Technology – 5
4
TE 307
Furniture Design – 2
2
HS 305
History and theory of architecture – 5
3
HS 306
Landscape and Environment
3
CW 301
Craft Workshop – 3
2
-
Interdisciplinary Course
2
Semester – VI
DE 307
Studio – 6
8
TE 308
Working drawings
4
TE 312
Furniture Design – 3
3
PP 301
Professional Practice – 1
2
HS 303
History and theory of Interior – 6
3
CW 302
Craft Workshop – 4
2
-
Interdisciplinary Course
2
Semester – VII
DE 406
Studio -7
12
TE 404
Furniture Design – 4
4
HS 403
Pre Thesis
3
CW 401
Craft Workshop – 5
2
PS 411
KHOJ
3
Semester – VIII
DE 407
Studio-8 Thesis
20
PP 501
Entrepreneurship
3
LC 403
Portfolio
1