subjectId	Discipline Name	Subject Name	Coordinators	Type	Institute	Content
107101001	Engineering Design	Visual Communication	Dr. Raja Mohanty	Web	IIT Bombay	Select Lecture 1 : An Introduction to Communication Lecture 2 : On Languages and Grammar Lecture 3 : Visual Communication Lecture 1 : Introduction to Drawing Lecture 2 : Drawing as a Tool for Observation Lecture 3 : Communicating through Drawing Lecture 1 : The Increasing Popularity of the Camera Lecture 2 : Going Beyond "Pretty Pictures" Lecture 3 : Creative Imagery through Photomontage Lecture 4 : Rumi Under the Palas Lecture 5 : The Camera as an Extension of the Eye Lecture 1 : Graphic Imagery Lecture 2 : Visual Representation of Information & Data Lecture 3 : Logos and Brand Identities Lecture 1 : Introduction to Paintings and Illustrations Lecture 2 : Paintings Lecture 3 : Illustrations Lecture 1 : The Magical World of Animation Lecture 2 : Basic Principles of Animation Lecture 3 : How to Create a Short Animation Film Lecture 1: The Moving Image Lecture 2 : The Auteur School of Thought Lecture 3 : The Rasa Theory Lecture 1 : Calligraphy Lecture 2 : Basics of Typography Lecture 3 : Typographic Applications (Grids and Layouts) Lecture 1 : Interactive Media Lecture 2 : Principles of Interaction Design Lecture 3 : Some New Directions Lecture 1 : Tools and Surfaces Lecture 2 : Line Lecture 3 : Tonalities Lecture 4 : Perspective Lecture 5 : Freehand Drawing Lecture 1 : Cameras Lecture 2 : Aperture Lecture 3 : Shutter Speed Lecture 4 : Light Lecture 5 : Composition Lecture 6 : Creative Exercises Lecture 4 : Film Appreciation
107103002	Engineering Design	Design fundamentals	Dr. Utpal Barua	Web	IIT Guwahati	Select Visual Proportion Form structure Various shapes Figure and ground relation, types of form Inter-relationship of form and shape Visual principles Application of figure and ground Visual perception Perspective Surface textures Use of lead and graphite pencil Use of pencil for creating texture Lines Semantics of lines Structures of shapes and its applications Sketching Creating depth in nature drawing How to draw still life Understanding of basic shapes Observation 3-D layout Looking at object Vision(in visual context) Convergence Memory drawing Quick sketching 1 Quick sketching 2 Visual elements 1 Visual elements 2 Visual elements 3 Principles of composition 1 Principles of composition 2 Order and Chaos Basic colour theory Understanding colour in design context Colour interection Colour contrast Visual weight of colour Pattern and texture 1 Pattern and texture 2
107103004	Engineering Design	Ergonomics for beginners: Industrial design perspective	Prof. Debkumar Chakrabarti	Video	IIT Guwahati	Select Introduction Design today - human aid to lifestyle Journey, fitting task to man Domain, philosophy and objective Mutual task comfort: two way dialogue, communication model Ergonomics/ human factors fundamentals Physiology, (work physiology) and stress Human body - structure and function, anthropometrics Anthropometry: body growth and somatotypes Static and synamic anthropometry: standing Anthropometry landmark: sitting postures Anthropometry : squatting and cross-legged postures Measuring techniques Statistical treatment of data and Human body-structure and function Posture and job relation Posture and body supportive devices Chair characteristics Vertical work surface Horizontal work surface Movement Work Counter Communication and cognitive issues Psycho-social behaviour aspects, Information processing and perception Cognitive aspects and mental workload Human error and risk perception Visual performance Visual displays Environmental factors influencing Ergonomics design methodology Ergonomics criteria/check Design process involving Some checklist for task easiness Occupational safety and stress at workplace Workstation design Furniture support Vertical arm reach and relevant Humanising design :Design and human compatibility, comfort and adaptability aspects Scope for exploration
107104076	Engineering Design	Design Paradigm: Source Of Innovation & Invention	Dr. Amit Ray	Web	IIT Kanpur	Select Introduction-Biomimicry Define Paradigm-Paradigm relate to Design Education Define Problem- How do we recognize Paradigms, Paradigm & Metaphors Paradigm in Nature- About Biomimicry What is Biomimicry & Appliaction in Products Form Follows Function Simple Shape Paradigm Polyhedron and Geodesics Cuboids Packaging Design_ Non-cuboids Packaging Design Paradigm in Nature_ Simple Paradigm- Ball, Disc, Tube, Pipe Torus, Coil, Helicoids, Spiral Spoon , M�bius Strip, Enclosure, Cup, Jar, Bottle Bubble, Blister, Skin, Wrap, Coating Capsule, Cell, Pip, Net, Pouch, Conclusion Bending & Flexing-Introduction, Saplings Hinges, Flexstraw, Bellow Elbow, Ball and Socket, Nitinol Nitinol Contd. Conclusion Smaller & Bigger Expansion & Contraction, Swelling and Squashing Paradigm Hydration and dehydration, Spring Paradigm Spring Paradigm, Hooke�s Law, Elasticity, Flea Jump Flea Jump, What is Elasticity/ Plasticity, Stretching & Shrinking Wing Paradigm, Scissors Paradigm Scissors- Fulcrum & Lever, Handed Scissors, Mechanism of cutting,the cross blade scissors-three parts Screw Paradigm, Conclusion Joining, Ball & Socket Joints, Universal Joints Pin Joints, Velcro, Knot Joints, Bridge Joints Introduction, pipe, passage in Nature Bottleneck, Wire, Bridge Bridge (contd.), Conclusion Pregnant Woman, Fruits, Oyster, Egg, Coconut, etc. Introduction, Human Body, Taller and Shorter, Bending & Flexing, Various Grips, Spring and Stretching Arms and legs, Types of Hand Grips, Soft Pressure, Crush Grip, Pinch Grip Paradigm in Palaeolithic Forms, Simplicity in Form (Indus Valley Terra-cotta) Design in Traditional Forms (contd.) Baster Metal Crafts, Traditional Utensils (material and form), Tradition & Modernity in Handicraft Design, Smoking Pipe, Conclusion Introduction, Wealth of Nature�s Design, and Butterfly Animal, Insects, Lotus, Conclusion Swiss Army Knife, Sign Language Wrench, Wallet, Desk-Top Computer
107104078	Engineering Design	Design Philosophy & History	Dr. Amit Ray	Web	IIT Kanpur	Select Design Definition Design Philosophy Creative Thinking Processd Meaning of Creativity, Cause and Principles of Creativity Creative Process What is Aesthetics; 'Cognition and Laws of Beauty' Plato's Theory of Art Dancing Shiva Modern Art Romanticism in Art 'Art for Art's Sake' Cubist Sculpture, Collage (Synthetic Cubism) Cubistic Sculpture, Piet Mondrian's 'Neo-plastic Art' Minimalist Home Appliances New Perception of Aesthetic Appreciation 'Readymade'; What is DADA Movement Cave Art, Hand Tools Basic Tools, Shape and Size of Prehistoric Tools History of Science in the Renaissance Linear Perspective in Architecture Industrial Revolution The Bauhaus, Weimar, Op-Art Industrial Design at Bauhaus Op in Fashion Design Product Design at Bauhaus International Style in Architecture Mid Century Modern Design Midcentury Modern Architecture, Scandinavian Midcentury Design Introduction, 'Non-functional Element' in Design Nature and Emotion, Functional Elements, Dots & Points Dot, Line, Conclusion Indian Traditional Kitchen Utensils Glasswork, Fabric Block Print, Lacquer Work, Toy Handicraft Modern Design of Household products Objective of Ethics Design Ethics (Contd.) What Is the Spirit of Ethics? Environmental Ethics Community Concept, The Land Pyramid Introduction, What is Sustainable Design? Sustainable Design (Contd.) Exercise
109104075	Engineering Design	Color in Design	Dr. Amit Ray	Web	IIT Kanpur	Select Introduction Introduction Cond. Color Theory Elements of Color Color Illusion Introduction to Color Properties Understanding Value Color Hue Color Intensity Color Pattern Introduction to the Science of Color Primary Colors Primary & Secondary Color applied in Art Introduction to Design Color Value in Product Design Modern Art in Design Piet Mondrian�s Neo-plastic Art and Composition Composition and Space Minimalist Design in Architecture Color Illusion. Blind-spot Introduction- Meaning of Color Color has Weight Color make object appear new old Effect of Color in Food & Beverage Color & Appetite Significance of Color Psychological Effect of Color What is Color Visibility Most Projected Color Application of Visibility Parameters Color Communication Color on Birthday Color and Culture Traditional Cultural Color Symbolism India- Holi Single Color Meaning Why color in nature Color in- signalling Color and Emotion Meaning of Color Non-functional Elements Understanding Emotions Behavioural Level Non-functional Sensor related to Emotion