Level: Short Term Certification Course
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: 18,000 per year
Eligibility
Minimum 50% Marks in Higher Secondary or Equivalent examination (CBSE,ISC,A Levels or any other equivalent board exams) with English as a compulsory subject preffered.
Students have to pass the CET and GDPI exams with a creative aptitute in Fashion Design.
Overview
This course has been designed as a first step towards a career in professional pattern cutting for womenswear. An introduction to the industry standard size will be given and will continue to take one step at a time through the core skills of pattern reading and style interpretation.
Course In-Depth
The course begins with an introduction to the discipline, giving you the tools to operate in your specialist design field. Throughout the course of study, each component gives experience in different aspects of design practice and theory, with an emphasis on ethical and sustainable materials and technologies, and the fusion of contemporary and naturally sustainable traditional skills enabling you to build confidence in exploring your subject.
We see this combination of curious enquiry and professional rigour as key to nurturing the designer as a ‘critical professional’, grounded in the specialist field of Fashion Design, but one who understands the need and is equipped to work towards an ethical and sustainable industry. Practical skills are taught throughout the course in workshops and tutorials using traditional and state of the art equipments.
Course Structure
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| Category | Course Title |
| Theory | istorical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – I (History of Art) |
| Theory | Sustainable & Ethical Studies -I Issues, Affects & Causes |
| Practical | Visual Interpretation & Communication - I |
| Practical | Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Womenswear) - I |
| Practical | Computer Basics(Word, Excel, PowerPoint) |
| Sessional | Surface Design Development Techniques |
| Sessional | Design Studio – I (Accessory Design Project) |
| Semester 2 | |
|---|---|
| Category | Course Title |
| Theory | Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – II (History of Art Movements) |
| Theory | Textile Studies |
| Practical | Visual Interpretation & Communication - II |
| Practical | Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Womenswear) - II |
| Practical | Computer Graphics - I(Corel Draw & Photoshop) |
| Sessional | Apparel Production & Trims Studies |
| Sessional | Design Studio – II (Womenswear Design Project) |
| Semester 3 | |
|---|---|
| Category | Course Title |
| Theory | Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – III(History of Fashion) |
| Theory | Sustainable & Ethical Studies -II (Sustainable Materials, Technologies & Innovations) |
| Practical | Visual Interpretation & Communication - III |
| Practical | Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Womenswear) - III |
| Practical | Computer Graphics - II (Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator) |
| Sessional | Draping Techniques (Womenswear)- I |
| Sessional | Design Studio – III (Womenswear Design Project) |
| Semester 4 | |
|---|---|
| Category | Course Title |
| Theory | Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – IV (History of Fashion Movements) |
| Practical | Visual Interpretation & Communication - IV |
| Practical | Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Menswear) - IV |
| Practical | Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Menswear) - IV |
| Sessional | Draping Techniques (Womenswear)- II |
| Sessional | Surface Design for Textiles & Modern Industry Innovations (3D Printing, Laser Cutting, digital Print Technology, Sustainable Materials Development) |
| Sessional | Design Studio - IV (Menswear Design Project) |
| Semester 5 | |
|---|---|
| Category | Course Title |
| Theory | Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – V (History of Costume Design) |
| Theory | Sustainable & Ethical Studies -III (Sustainable Materials, Production & Processes) |
| Practical | Grading & Indian Apparel Pattern Making |
| Practical | Introduction to Kidswear |
| Sessional | Professional Industry Internship (6 weeks) & Documentation |
| Sessional | Fashion Styling, Photography & Digital Design Communication |
| Sessional | Design Studio - V Kidswear Project |
| Semester 6 | |
|---|---|
| Category | Course Title |
| Theory | Sustainable & Ethical Studies IV - Case Study/Dissertation (3,000 words) |
| Theory | Fashion Entrepreneurship, Communication & Brand Development |
| Sessional | Professional Practice |
| Sessional | Professional Portfolio Development |
| Sessional | Design Studio – VI Final Major Project |
Career Opportunities
Familiarizes with the concepts of pattern making and the tools and terminology of pattern making while developing their ability to create designs. The course is designed for understanding the creative pattern making techniques and applying utility of various components in a garment and to explore the different techniques used for quality application in garments.
UPSKILL YOUR CAREER WITH SHORT COURSES
Whether you are a student pursuing a career, taking a break or working part/full-time for a firm or your family business, upskilling your self for the future is a necessary action that you have to take to stay ahead in the sustainable fashion & interior design industry.
