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Today the word fashion has crossed the boundaries and has now become a global word which is not restricted to one place instead, fashion spread like air around the world and thus related industry has got international identity. Fashion industry is always in search of talented and creative fashion designers or creators. Diploma in fashion design meets the need of fashion industry by offering students technical knowledge must to survive in this highly competitive world of fashion.
Eligibility for Diploma Fashion Design
You must have passed 10+2 from a reputed board/educational board or equivalent in any discipline.
Duration of the Course
1 year. There are institutes which offer even diploma in the span of 1 to 3 years.
Course Content
Semester – I
- Basic Drawing
- 3D Dimensional Studies
- History of Art & Design
- Theory & Practice of Design
Semester – II
- Digital Application in Design
- Fashion Drawing Technique
- Fashion Design & Styling
- Techniques of Pattern Making
Semester – III
- History of Costume
- Introduction to Technology Used in Textile
- Terminology for Pattern Making
- Fashion Design Movement
Semester – IV
- Fashion Design
- Computer Aided Design - Fashion Rendering Techniques
- Fashion Accessories & Shoe wear
- Mechanics for Pattern Making
Semester – V
- Fashion Direction
- Pattern Grading Technique
- Pattern Draping
- Industry Work Placement Program
- Professional Practice
Semester- VI
- Visual Merchandising
- Pattern Making
- Fashion Design Portfolio
Institutes Offering Diploma Fashion Design
- Apeejay Centre for Creative and Productive Arts (Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi)
- Academy of Fashion Studies (Alaknanda, New Delhi)
- Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT) (South Extension Part-I, New Delhi)
- International Polytechnic (New Delhi)
- J D Institute of Fashion Technology (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
- J D Institute of Fashion Technology (Bapu Nagar, Jaipur)
- Lady Irwin College (Sikander Road, New Delhi)
- National Institute of Design (Paldi, Ahmadabad)
- National Institute of Fashion Design (Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi)
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (Lake City, Kolkata)
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (Hauz Khas Encl, New Delhi)
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (Gandhinagar, Gujarat)
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (Egmore, Chennai)
- Nirmala Niketan (New Marine Lines, Mumbai)
- North India Institute of Fashion Technology (Mohali)
- Polytechnic for Women (New Delhi)
- Senorita College of Fashion Design and Management (Punjabi Bagh Extension, New Delhi)
- SNDT Women's University (Mumbai)
- Sophia BK Somani Polytechnic (Mumbai)
- Wigan Fashion School (Nehru Place, New Delhi)
- Wigan Fashion School (Kolkata)
Career Prospects
After gaining diploma in fashion design, you have numerous job opportunities and handsome earning as well, provided you are ready to put your 100%. Since this is extremely competitive and challenging industry, you need to remain very alert of the fashion and its needs around you. Some of the jobs/careers that you can choose after completing the course are:
- Fashion Designer
- Assistant Fashion Designer
- Textile Designer
- CAD Operator
- Sales Manager
- Fashion Merchandiser
- Costume Designer
- Fashion Stylist
- Business Owner
- Production Manager
- Fashion Public Relation Officer
- Fashion Forecaster
