Bachelor of Craft and Design (BCDes)

• Four-year experiential craft–design program integrating studio practice, material exploration, engineering workshops, and design thinking for professional craft and design careers.

Description (points)
• Emphasizes experiential learning: students learn through studio practice, workshops, field exposure, and real-world craft engagement.
• Combines traditional craft knowledge with modern design methodologies and technological approaches.
• Covers materials, tools, production techniques, design fundamentals, art history, drawing, and independent craft practices.
• Structured to build versatility across metal, wood, stone, ceramics, fibers, textiles, and digital fabrication.
• Encourages interdisciplinary capability for careers in creative industries and applied craft sectors.
• Includes elective flexibility across KU schools and external institutions.
• Culminates in a capstone project and exhibition demonstrating craft mastery and design direction.

Curricular structure (summary)

Total program: 4 years, 8 semesters, 120 credits (15 per semester).

Semester I — 15 Credits
Nepali Arts and Craft Studies; Engineering Workshop I; Art Studio & Practice I; Independent Practice I; Elective.

Semester II — 15 Credits
Materials, Methods, Tools & Technique; Engineering Workshop II; Art Studio & Practice II; Independent Practice II; Elective.

Semester III — 15 Credits
World Arts and Craft Studies; Design Basics I; Technical Drawing I; Independent Practice III; Elective.

Semester IV — 15 Credits
Design Thinking; Design Basics II; Technical Drawing II; Independent Practice IV; Elective.

Semester V — 15 Credits
Production Planning for Craft; Design Studio I; Independent Practice V; Elective.

Semester VI — 15 Credits
Business Skills for Craft; Design Studio II; Independent Practice VI; Elective.

Semester VII — 15 Credits
Craft Research and Documentation; Design Studio III; Independent Practice VII; Elective.

Semester VIII — 15 Credits
Craft and Future; Capstone Project; Exhibition & Promotion.

Electives
• Five required electives across semesters I–VII.
• Can be selected from any KU school or approved external learning (courses, workshops, internships, apprenticeships).
• Up to nine additional electives allowed but excluded from CGPA.

Eligibility (points)
• +2 or equivalent in any discipline with minimum 40% aggregate.
• Open to individuals with creative aptitude or existing craft background.

Fee (point)
• NPR 530,000 (domestic).

Job prospects (points)
• Craft project manager
• Craft entrepreneur
• Craft merchandiser
• Metal caster
• Wood carver
• Stone carver
• Fiber artist
• Ceramic artist
• Product designer
• Interior/furniture designer (entry-level)
• Craft production manager
• Corporate craft-sector personnel
• Policy contributor in cultural/craft sectors
• Craft educator
• Independent artisan or studio practitioner