B. Des. Fashion Design is an undergraduate Fashion and Interior Design course. Fashion Design is the study of creating original designs in garments, footwear, jewelries, luggage etc. It can also be termed as the study of ever-changing trends in the fashion industry and market. It is mainly a study of creating original designs which includes converting artistic talent and creativity in creating products like clothing, textiles, jewelry, footwear and several other accessories. It is a detailed study of market trends and the related upcoming fashion.This course opens several career opportunities for aspirants.
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Course highlights:
| Type of course | Degree (Bachelor) |
| Duration | 4-years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent |
| Average salary | INR 2 Lacs to 10 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Higher study options | M.Des. (Fashion Design) MFA (Fashion Design) MA (Fashion Design) |
Employment Areas: Boutiques, Fashion Show Management Agencies, Export Houses, Fashion Media Centers, Garment Store Chains, Quality Control Boards, Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Companies, Garment Manufacturing Units, Jewellery Houses, Leather Companies, Fashion Accessory Design Shops, Textile Mills.
Type of Course:
B. Des. Fashion Design is a 4-years undergraduate degree course
Duration:
The duration of course is 4-years.
Eligibility:
- Candidate must have qualified 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from recognized board with minimum 50% in aggregate.
- Along with the above mentioned basic eligibility, students have to clear the entrance exams as well to be eligible for the course.
Entrance Tests:
Every top institute conducts own entrance exam having written or computer based exam.
- NID conducts DAT which is further divided into prelims and mains.
- NIFT conducts CAT, GAT and then finally GD/PI rounds.
Core Subjects:
- Apparel Construction Method
- Colour Mixing
- Elements of Textiles
- Fabric Dyeing and Printing
- Fashion Studies
- Leather Designing
- Computer Aided Design
- Textile Science
- Surface Development Techniques
- Manufacturing Technology
Possible roles:
Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Textile Designer, Graphic Designer, Apparel Production Manager, Cutting Assistant, Fashion Coordinator, Costume Designer, Entrepreneur,Teacher/Lecturer, Fabric Quality Control Manager, Graphic Designer, Fashion Consultant, Fabric Buyer, Outside Sales Representative, Personal Stylist, Fashion Show Organizer, Production Pattern Maker, Showroom Sales Representative, Technical Designer etc.