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input on generic design with more focused approach towards apparel
inculcates the ability to develop and channelise creativity. The Fashion
Design specialisation offered by the Department of Fashion & Apparel
hones design sensitisation, which balances global fashion aesthetics
with an Indian soul. It addresses needs of the export market as well as
both couture and pret a porter clothing in India, expanding and
categorising apparel design into niche segments. In tandem with the
shifts in the industry where Design has become even more significant,
the students are trained to anticipate and address relevant concerns and
issues. A logical, sequential, hands-on experience enables students to
conceptualise designs, make patterns, drape and construct garments of
impeccable quality. Content
Year 1
Common Foundation Programme in Design: To meet the dynamics of fashion education, a Foundation Programme is designed to orient and sensitise students towards understanding of fundamentals of fashion business namely design, technology and management in the right socio-cultural perspective. The programme will focus on building the base for future learning of the design and technology function in the subsequent years.
Objectives
- To provide an overview and orientation of the fashion industry.
- To introduce the context and academic structure of the design and technology curriculum: its focus and contents.
- To provide for an enhanced environment for thinking, learning and gestation.
- To ensure a fundamental and common approach for fashion industry in consonance with the emerging challenges and needs of the industry and the overall vision and goal of NIFT.
- To provide uniform basic knowledge and skill competencies generic to the disciplines of Design and Technology.
Year 2
Students will be introduced to various aspects of Fashion Design
education through subjects like Fashion Illustration and Design,
Fashion Studies, Elements of Textiles, Surface Development Techniques
and History of Costumes. Introduction to Pattern Making and Garment
Construction contributes to Integrated Term Project.
Year 3
The third year builds on learning from the previous year with greater
departmental specialisation. The focus is on greater exposure to the
complexities and nuances of different segments of the apparel industry.
An industry internship during the year is an invaluable experience for
students to interface between design and technicalities of production.
Year 4
The final year focuses on niche specialisations and electives with
emphasis on Research and Development. The final semester culminates in
a Design Collection, where students present their collections in a
show.
Careers
The programme prepares students to pursue careers as Designers,
Freelance Design Consultants, Stylists, Forecasting and Fashion Trends
Forum Organisers, Costume Designers, Illustrators and Entrepreneurs.
Star Employers
ITC Ltd., Swarovski India, Indus League Clothing, Madura Garments,
Arvind Garments, Benetton, Proline, Spykar, Levis, Pantaloon, Freelook,
Uni Style India, Span India, Orient Craft, Omega Designs, Shahi Exports,
Modelama Exports, etc.
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