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Admission 2026-27

CERTIFICATE & VALUE-ADDED COURSES

Enhancing Design Skills Beyond the Classroom

The School of Design (SOD) at ITM SLS Baroda University offers a series of Certificate and Value-Added Courses aimed at strengthening practical skills, interdisciplinary exposure, creative exploration, and industry readiness among students and learners from diverse academic backgrounds.

These courses are specially curated to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice by introducing emerging tools, technologies, methodologies, and specialized domains within contemporary design education. The programs are aligned with the vision of fostering innovation, creativity, sustainability, and experiential learning through studio-based and hands-on pedagogy.

The courses are designed for:

• Undergraduate students
• Design aspirants
• Creative professionals
• Interdisciplinary learners
• Working professionals seeking skill enhancement
• Students preparing portfolios for higher studies or internships

The programs integrate:

• Studio-based learning
• Practical workshops
• Industry-oriented assignments
• Conceptual exploration
• Technical skill development
• Design thinking methodologies
• Visual communication practices
• Research and experimentation

 

Each course is structured to provide focused learning experiences through practical engagement, collaborative activities, demonstrations, guided exercises, and mini-projects.

PROGRAM FEATURES

• Industry-Relevant Learning
The courses are curated in alignment with contemporary industry practices and emerging trends indesign, digital media, fashion, interiors, mobility, branding, and product development.
• Experiential and Studio-Based Approach
The learning model emphasizes “learning through making,” enabling participants to engage inhands-on studio exercises, visual experimentation, model making, interface development, anddesign execution.
• Portfolio Development
Students develop practical outputs and project-based assignments that contribute toward strengthening their design portfolios and creative documentation.
• Interdisciplinary Exposure
The courses encourage cross-disciplinary learning by integrating art, technology, communication, sustainability, user experience, material understanding, and spatial thinking.
• Skill Enhancement and Career Orientation
The programs help learners build foundational and advanced skills relevant for internships, freelance opportunities, entrepreneurship, and future academic specialization

COURSE FRAMEWORK

Sl. No.
Course Title
Offering Department
Duration
Credits
1
Introduction to UI (User Interface) Design & UX Design Essentials
Communication Design
30 Hours
2
2
Packaging Design Fundamentals
Communication Design
30 Hours
2
3
Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising
Fashion Design
30 Hours
2
4
Fashion Jewellery and Costume Accessory
Fashion Design
30 Hours
2
5
Furniture Design Basics
Interior Design
30 Hours
2
6
Interior Product & Space Design
Interior Design
30 Hours
2

1. Introduction To UI (User Interface) Design & UX Design Essentials

Cluster: UI/UX Design, Communication Design

Duration: 30 Hours | 2 Credits

Course Introduction :

The digital ecosystem today demands intuitive, user-centered, and engaging interface experiences across mobile applications, websites, digital products, and interactive systems. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design by combining visual communication principles with interaction and usability practices.

Participants will learn the process of designing digital experiences through research, ideation, wireframing, interface systems, and prototyping while understanding how users interact with digital platforms.

Course Objectives :

• To introduce the fundamentals of UI and UX Design
• To understand user-cantered design methodologies
• To explore interface layouts and interaction systems
• To develop wireframes and basic digital prototypes
• To understand usability and digital accessibility principles

Key Learning Areas :

• Introduction to UI & UX Design
• Design Thinking & Problem Solving
• User Research & Personas
• User Journey Mapping
• Information Architecture
• Wireframing & Prototyping
• Interface Layout Systems
• Typography & Color in Interfaces
• Introduction to Figma / Adobe XD
• Mobile App & Web Interface Design

Practical Components

• Interface Design Exercises
• User Flow Mapping
• Wireframe Development
• Mobile Screen Design
• Prototype Demonstration
• Mini UI/UX Project

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, learners will:

• Understand digital user experiences and interface systems
• Develop foundational UI layouts and interactive workflows
• Create wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes
• Gain exposure to industry-standard UI/UX design tools

Career Relevance

Useful for students interested in:

• UI/UX Design
• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• App Design
• Web Design
• Digital Experience Design

2. Packaging Design Fundamentals

Cluster: Communication Design

Duration: 30 Hours | 2 Credits

Course Introduction :

Packaging Design plays a critical role in branding, communication, product identity, and consumer engagement. This course introduces students to the visual, structural, and strategic aspects of packaging systems used in consumer products and brand communication.

Course Objectives :

• To understand the fundamentals of packaging design
• To explore branding and structural packaging systems
• To introduce sustainable packaging concepts
• To develop packaging visualization and presentation skills

Key Learning Areas :

• Introduction to Packaging Design
• Packaging Graphics & Branding
• Structural Packaging Concepts
• Label & Information Design
• Packaging Materials & Printing Processes
• Consumer Psychology & Packaging
• Sustainable Packaging Solutions
• Prototype Development

Practical Components

• Packaging Concept Development
• Brand Packaging Exercises
• Structural Packaging Mockups
• Label Design Exercises
• Sustainable Packaging Exploration

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Understand branding and packaging systems
• Develop packaging concepts and graphic applications
• Explore sustainable packaging methodologies
• Create packaging prototypes and presentations

3. Fashion Styling And Visual Merchandising

Cluster: Fashion Design

Duration: 30 Hours | 2 Credits

Course Introduction :

Fashion today extends beyond garment creation into visual storytelling, retail presentation, trend communication, and lifestyle branding. This course introduces learners to the creative and strategic aspects of fashion styling and visual merchandising within fashion and retail environments. The course focuses on styling aesthetics, retail display systems, fashion communication, brand identity, and consumer engagement through visual presentation techniques.

Course Objectives :

• To understand the fundamentals of fashion styling
• To introduce visual merchandising strategies
• To explore fashion communication and retail aesthetics
• To develop visual presentation and display concepts

Key Learning Areas :

• Fashion Styling Basics
• Fashion Communication
• Trend Forecasting
• Styling for Editorial & Fashion Shoots
• Retail Display Systems
• Visual Merchandising Techniques
• Window Display Design
• Fashion Branding & Identity
• Color Coordination & Styling Principles
• Retail Consumer Psychology

Practical Components

• Styling Exercises
• Mood Board Development
• Window Display Concepts
• Fashion Shoot Styling
• Retail Display Proposals
• Fashion Presentation Exercises

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Develop an understanding of fashion styling methods
• Learn retail and visual merchandising techniques
• Explore fashion branding and presentation systems
• Create styling and display concepts for fashion products

4. Fashion Jewellery And Costume Accessory

Cluster: Fashion Design

Duration: 30 Hours | 2 Credits

Course Introduction :

This Course introduces students to the creative and practical aspects of jewellery and accessory design within the fashion industry. The course focuses on conceptualizing and developing innovative fashion accessories using traditional, contemporary, and sustainable materials. Students gain exposure to accessory styling, material exploration, jewellery construction techniques, branding, and product presentation through studio-based learning and hands-on workshops.

Course Objectives :

• To introduce the fundamentals of fashion jewellery and costume accessories.
• To develop creative thinking and accessory design skills.
• To explore materials, techniques, and styling approaches in accessory design.
• To understand traditional, contemporary, and sustainable fashion accessory trends.
• To encourage market-oriented product development and entrepreneurship.
• To build knowledge in branding, presentation, and fashion communication.

Key Learning Areas :

• Introduction to Fashion Jewellery and Accessories
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Fashion Illustration and Rendering Techniques
• Jewellery Making Techniques
• Costume Accessory Development
• Material Exploration and Surface Ornamentation
• Sustainable and Recycled Accessories
• Fashion Forecasting and Styling Trends
• Product Styling and Fashion Photography
• Packaging, Branding, and Portfolio Development

Practical Components

• Market Survey and Mood Board Preparation
• Accessory Sketching and Rendering Sheets
• Jewellery Development: Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring, and Brooch
• Fabric and Sustainable Accessory Prototyping
• Development of a Complete Accessory Set
• Experimental Material Exploration Exercises
• Styling and Fashion Photography Practice
• Final Collection Display and Portfolio Presentation

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of fashion jewellery and accessory design.
• Develop creative and technical skills in accessory construction and styling.
• Apply design principles, colour theory, and fashion trends in product development.
• Experiment with traditional, contemporary, and sustainable materials.
• Create innovative jewellery and accessory collections for fashion markets.
• Demonstrate presentation, branding, and portfolio development skills.
• Gain entrepreneurial understanding related to accessory design and merchandising.

5. Furniture Design Basics

Cluster: Industrial Design

Duration: 30 Hours | 2 Credits

Course Introduction :

Furniture design combines aesthetics, functionality, ergonomics, materials, and user experience into practical product solutions. This course introduces the principles and processes involved in designing furniture systems for residential, commercial, and lifestyle applications.

Students explore material understanding, form generation, ergonomics, furniture visualization, and construction techniques through conceptual and practical exercises.

Course Objectives :

• To understand the fundamentals of furniture design
• To explore ergonomics and functional systems
• To introduce furniture materials and construction methods
• To develop furniture concepts through sketching and visualization

Key Learning Areas :

• History & Evolution of Furniture
• Ergonomics & Human Factors
• Furniture Typologies
• Material Exploration
• Joinery & Construction Basics
• Form Development
• Furniture Sketching & Rendering
• Sustainable Furniture Concepts
• Introduction to Prototype Development

Practical Components

• Furniture Sketching Exercises
• Ergonomic Study
• Material Exploration
• Concept Development
• Mini Furniture Prototype

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Understand furniture systems and ergonomics
• Develop basic furniture concepts and forms
• Gain exposure to furniture materials and processes
• Explore sustainable and user-centered furniture design

6. Interior Product & Space Design

Cluster: Interior Design

Duration: 30 Hours | 2 Credits

Course Introduction :

Interior environments are shaped through the integration of products, furniture systems, materials, lighting, and spatial planning. This course introduces the fundamentals of interior products and spatial design while focusing on functional, aesthetic, and experiential aspects of interiors.

Course Objectives :

• To introduce interior space planning principles
• To understand interior products and spatial elements
• To explore materiality, lighting, and ambiance
• To develop spatial visualization skills

Key Learning Areas :

• Introduction to Interior Space Design
• Space Planning Basics
• Furniture & Interior Products
• Materials & Finishes
• Interior Styling
• Lighting & Ambience
• Spatial Visualization Techniques
• Human Interaction with Space

Practical Components

• Interior Layout Exercises
• Space Planning Activities
• Material Boards
• Interior Visualization
• Mini Space Design Project

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Understand interior products and spatial relationships
• Develop basic interior planning and visualization skills
• Explore experiential and functional spatial concepts

Teaching–learning Methodology

The courses are delivered through:

• Studio Sessions
• Workshops & Demonstrations
• Hands-on Exercises
• Industry-Oriented Assignments
• Visual Presentations
• Collaborative Learning
• Guided Practical Sessions
• Mini Projects & Portfolio Development

CERTIFICATION

Participants who successfully complete the course requirements, practical assignments, attendance criteria, and evaluations will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by the School of Design, ITM SLS Baroda University.

Teaching–learning Methodology

These courses help learners:

• Build specialized design skills
• Strengthen portfolios
• Prepare for internships and industry exposure
• Explore interdisciplinary design practices
• Gain exposure to emerging design domains
• Develop entrepreneurial and freelance opportunities
• Prepare for advanced studies in design and creative industries