Master of Design in Transportation Design

at World University of Design India

The master’s program builds into the project and research-based inquiry of the subject and prepares the student to emerge an expert in the interdisciplinary application and negotiation of the knowledge of performing arts to negotiate and mould social and cultural behaviours. They will also engage in a largely project-based study of the implementation of these learnings and produce research studies on the impact of the performing arts on history and technology. The program is largely oriented towards producing cultural administrators.

World University of Design offers an executive MBA in Design Strategy & Management. This is a holistic program in Design Strategy & Management covering Strategy formulation along the lines of Design thinking, Strategic Innovation via the Management principles aligned to the design principles. Design thinking led innovation is becoming the current mantra.

Built Environment and Habitat Studies is concerned with providing a liberal understanding of spatial designing within the context of a built environment. Studying and assessing the Impacts of a built environment on human and other animate beings in that surroundings is what, that will make us design better and design for future. Subjects in design, history, science, human behavior, sustainability, sociology, digital production and communication methods come together in the analysis and production of a built form which can be celebrated through the ages. This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to ultimately find a niche in the planning of a successful built environment system & profession, and to be a future leader in the design of the built environment. The course covers a range of subjects that are of relevance to the professional disciplines’ that students may wish to follow in following years, also allowing them a high degree of choice, so that their studies can be better tailored according to their aptitudes and ambitions. The program is intended to be multi-disciplinary and aims to give better opportunities for future studies leading towards a well-planned future. The course introduces a wide range of relevant disciplines including study of human settlements, universal design, sociology, sustainability, spatial planning, art & culture, behavioral science and environmental studies.

The International Fashion Business program is designed to forge a leader in the global world of the fashion business. Offered in collaboration with the School of Management, the masters program comprises of three main focus areas i.e.

• Fashion knowledge & Analysis: fashion cycle, fashion studies, fashion trend forecasting, analytics, quantitative methods, and design thinking.
• Data analysis & planning: digital marketing, omnichannel marketing, data analysis, & strategic planning.
• Business Application: import/export, domestic retail, overseas commercial development, fashion operations, online and offline distribution.

The course is designed to offer an opportunity to study international fashion business in a creative environment to students with a range of ambitions and interests in fashion who do not, however, aspire to be fashion designers. The students will have unprecedented access to collaborative partnerships throughout their course as they will have had exposure in working closely with students from our fashion design & fashion communication courses.

Interior Design program at WUD focuses on designing and planning of interior spaces for all kinds of human needs. Students will learn to design spaces – interior and exterior - according to their functional hierarchies and interrelationships, including components like furniture, seating, storage, lighting etc for added functionality and aesthetics.

Courses would cover a blend of space design as well as design of furniture & lifestyle products within the space. Technical and skill based inputs like Ergonomics, Architectural drawing, Building technology, Prototype making etc will enable the students to look at spaces in holistic manner and design the interiors and furniture to enhance its functionality.

This course focuses on creating fashion illustrators who will be able to meet the requirements of the rising demands of the fashion and entertainment industries. The unique feature of this course is the manner in which Art and Fashion are brought together in terms of concept and skill. With an emphasis on fashion trends and artistic practice, students will study fashion, illustration, the related histories along with studying fashion figures, different mediums and techniques. They will be guided to develop their individual styles through which they can create branding and identities for themselves.

In this course, the students will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to respond creatively to a design brief within the fashion industry. WUD’s own brand of fashion education nurtures creativity while providing a rigorous grounding in the practical and technical skills exposing one to the real demands and practices of the fashion world.

You'll learn the fundamentals of professional draping, patternmaking, and sewing techniques. You'll master computer-aided design (CAD), and learn how to take a design from concept to finished garment. The course teaches important research methods, how to produce initial design ideas, and how to develop designs through to a finished 3D prototype and do a catwalk presentation. This singular program guides you to become not only a designer with your own creative vision, but a professional prepared to take your place in this challenging industry.

The programme is aimed at working professional and candidates from other streams aspiring to enter Fashion Industry. The intensive programme will focus on interactive learning, integrating theoretical knowledge with essential skills required for practicing fashion design. Students will be introduced to Fashion Illustration, Fashion Studies, Elements of Textiles, Fashion Designing, Pattern Development, Garment Construction, Traditional Indian Textiles, Marketing& Merchandising etc.

Bachelor of Design in Product Design program gets students to understand the various approaches, processes and systems to address human needs by creating tangible products, systems and services; to be used in homes, workplaces, institutions, places of leisure and outdoor public spaces. The emphasis of the course is on learning-by-doing and it follows a comprehensive process. With the curriculum covering concepts like Design Process, Design Research, Ergonomics, Materials, History of Design, Design Ethnography, Green & Sustainable design and System Design.

PhD is a doctorate degree that focuses on academics and research.