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Batch Commences: 22nd July 2023

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Batch Commences: 20th May 2023

Diploma in Fashion Design

Diploma in Fashion Designing is a one-year program which provides practical experience in the fashion industry. Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board to be eligible.

Batch Commences: 22nd July 2023

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DURATION
1 Year
EFFORT
06:00 hours per week
FORMAT
Live Virtual Classes
CATEGORY
Fashion
LANGUAGE
English

Course Insights

To be a good fashion designer, one ought to learn this craft well. This programme prepares young managers, professionals, and entrepreneurs to deal with diverse responsibility in the fashion sector with the help of essential tools and best business practices.

  • Course Highlights
      • Duration- 1 Year
      • Live Virtual Classes
      • Learn From Industry Experts
      • Recorded Video Lectures
      • Downloadable Content / E-Workbooks
      • Live Doubt-clearing Sessions
      • AAFT Alumni Status
      • Placement Assistance
      • Digital Verified Certification
  • What you will learn
    • In this course, you will explore the fundamental concepts of fashion design and examine the work of several notable fashion designers.

      You will also have a thorough understanding of:

      • Building a basis for design
      • Garment Construction
      • Fashion Illustration
      • Fashion Marketing
      • PR or Merchandising
  • Pre-Requisites
    • Before you start with the course, you must have:

      • Flair for creativity
      • Basic knowledge of textile (Fabrics)
      • To be able to draw, either by hand or on the computer
      • Good communication skills
      • Keen interest in trends & pattern

Career Prospects

After completing a fashion design degree, there are plenty of opportunities that aspirants can grab. Some of them are:

Stylist career opportunity from AAFT online diploma in fashion designing course

Stylist

Production manager career opportunity in online diploma in fashion designing course

Production Manager

Independent designer career opportunity in online diploma in fashion designing course

Independent Designer

Collection director career opportunity in online diploma in fashion designing course

Collection Director

Merchandiser career opportunity in online diploma in fashion designing course

Merchandiser

Jumpstarting Your Career

We promise to help our students explore their potential by providing 100% Placement Assistance. You will get an opportunity to be a part of one-of-its-kind placement drives with well-known creative industry figures and businesses. We work hard to ensure that our students make the best decisions to succeed in their careers.
Career Mapping & Career Counselling
Resume Building & Review Sessions
Soft Skills & Personality Development
Interview Enhancement & Training Sessions
Expert Mentoring
Placement Drive
How it works
Fill up application form

Apply by filling a simple online application form.

Interview Process

If the application is shortlisted, go through a screening call with the Admission Director's office.

Join the program

An offer letter would be rolled out to the select few candidates. Secure your seat by paying the admission fee.

Upcoming Application Deadline: 31st May'23

Our Admissions will close once the requisite number of learners enroll for the upcoming batch. Apply early to secure your seat.

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Batch Commencement Date: 31st May'23

Course Synopsis

Our Fashion Design course is about helping students to hone their digital and hand-crafting skills. The course will encourage them to become innovative, pragmatic, and creative fashion professionals.

  • Course Orientation
    3 Lectures
    01:30 Hours
    • Let's Begin

      Course Induction

      Know Your Platform

      Faculty Introduction

      Introduction to communication

      Importance and impact to communication

  • Module 1 - Design 1
    4 Lectures
    08:00 Hours
      • 1.1. Elements & Principles of Design

      • 1.2. Introduction to Fashion

      • 1.3. Inspirations & concepts

      • 1.4. Visual Presentations- Boards & Art Plates

      • Module 1 – Assignment

      • Survey End of Module 1

  • Module 2 - History of Fashion
    5 Lectures
    14:00 Hours
      • 2.1. History of Indian Costume

      • 2.2. Indian Designers

      • 2.3. History of World Fashion

      • 2.4. 20th Century Fashion

      • 2.5. Global Designers

      • Module 2 – Assignment

      • Survey End of Module 2

  • Module 3 – Portfolio
    4 Lectures
    25:00 Hours
      • 3.1. Case Study

      • 3.2. Fashion Forecasting

      • 3.3. Range Development (Project Based)

      • 3.4. Project

      • Module 3 – Assignment

      • Survey End of Module 3

  • Module 4 - Fashion Illustration
    10 Lectures
    26:00 Hours
      • 4.1. Introduction to the Female Anatomy, Body Parts and Muscles

      • 4.2. Defining Silhouettes

      • 4.3. Understanding Postures

      • 4.4. Flat Drawings

      • 4.5. Introduction to Stylized Illustration

      • 4.6. Exaggerated Fashion Illustration

      • 4.7. Illustrating with Alternative Materials

      • 4.8. Creating Look Books

      • 4.9. Portfolio

      • Module 4 – Assignment

      • Survey End of Module 4

  • Module 5 - Pattern Making - I (Women's)
    6 Lectures
    24:00 Hours
      • 5.1. Introduction to Basic Bodice Block (1/4 Size)

      • 5.2. Dart Manipulations & Variations

      • 5.3. Necklines, Collars, Pockets and Sleeves

      • 5.4. Introduction to Basic Skirt Block

      • 5.5. Dart Manipulations & Variations

      • Module 5 – Assignment

      • Survey End of Module 5

  • Module 6 - Garment Construction - I (Women's)
    6 Lectures
    23:00 Hours
      • 6.1. Introduction to Sewing Machine, Tools and Equipment

      • 6.2. Different Seam & Hem Types & Samples

      • 6.3. Constructing a 1/4th Size Bodice with Sleeves

      • 6.4. Constructing a 1/4th Size Skirt

      • 6.5. Specification Sheets

      • Module 6 – Assignment

      • Survey End of Module 6

  • Module 7 - Textiles - I (Theory Based)
    7 Lectures
    26:00 Hours
      • 7.1. Introduction to Textiles

      • 7.2. Classification of Fibers & Yarns

      • 7.3. Basics of Weaving & Knitting (Production)

      • 7.4. Introduction to Sustainability

      • 7.5. Introduction to Dyeing & Printing

      • 7.6. Introduction to Indian Textiles & Embroideries

      • Module 7 – Assignment

      • Survey End of Module 7

  • Module 8 - CAD (PowerPoint, Microsoft Paint, Canva)
    8 Lectures
    26:00 Hours
      • 8.1. Introduction to PowerPoint

      • 8.2. Introduction to Paint

      • 8.3. Introduction to Canva

      • 8.4. Canva Tools

      • 8.5. Canva Presentations

      • 8.6. Introduction to Corel Draw and Its Tools

      • 8.7. Drawing the Female Croqui

      • 8.8. Drawing Apparel for Women

      • Module 8 – Assignment

      • Survey End of Module 8

  • Module 9 – PORTFOLIO
    4 Lectures
    12:00 hours
      • Business of Making and Selling Fashion

      • Globalization of the Fashion Industry

      • Ready to Wear vs. Haute Couture

      • Consumer Behavior

      • Fashion Marketing

      • RESEARCH PROJECT

      • FASHION FORECASTING PROJECT

      • RANGE DEVELOPMENT(PROJECT BASED)

      • DIGITAL PROJECT

      • Survey End of Module 9

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Student Reviews

  • The course was good & the teachers & the learning experience is amazing

    Tejaspreet Kaur

    Student
  • A very good learning platform. Good faculty. Effective recorded sessions in the LMS portal. Weekend classes are highly remarkable. All the questions were properly answered. The assignments are really helping us to do self analysis and research on topics.

    Krishna P M

    Student
  • The AAFT team has been very supportive to me. My doubts were clarified and problems were solved promptly. Overall, I had having a great learning experience.

    Swagata Mishra

    Student
  • The mentors in the Diploma in Fashion Designing would help resolve my queries in a very short period of time. Teaching methods are very simple, crisp & to the point

    Swagata Mishra

    Student
Fashion design one year diploma course completion certificate

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Know Our Experts

The Experts at AAFT Online bring a blend of professional experience and academic expertise to provide you with the right skills to become a market ready professional!

Deepika Deepti - CEO of Bhaane

Deepika Deepti

CEO of Bhaane

A renowned name of the Indian fashion retail landscape, Deepika Deepti, is the current CEO of Bhaane. She completed her education with a particular focus in Fashion Design and Accessory Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi.

Nida Mahmood - Fashion Designer

Nida Mahmood

Fashion Designer

Nida is an artist and a designer from NIFT with 18 years of experience in Fashion industry. She was awarded the “Most Creative Design Collection” in 2002. Her works have been showcased in 7 fashion weeks. She is also called the Queen of Indian Kitsch, .

Shilpa Kalra Sahni - Designer and founder of Wasabi

Shilpa Kalra Sahni

Designer and Founder of Wasabi

20 years of experience in the fashion industry and with various corporates like William E Connor, The Hilt. A graduate from Delhi University, Pearl Academy of Fashion, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York and Hogeschool Van Amsterdam.

Anila Sharma - Fashion Expert

Anila Sharma

Fashion Expert

Her expertise are in the field of Fashion, Textile and Jewelry Design. She has an extensive industry and training experience of over 28 years. She is also associated with Apparel Made Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council and Management and Entrepreneurship Sector Skill Council as an Assessor, Government of India

Course Fees
INR 125,000 (inc. taxes)
No Cost EMI's available
FAQs
  • Q1. What is the duration of a Diploma in Fashion Design?
    • The duration of the online fashion designing courses offered by AAFT Online is one year.  This course is one of its kind which will prepare students for careers in apparel manufacturing, production, and technical design. This program prepares young managers, professionals, and entrepreneurs to deal with diverse responsibilities in the fashion sector with the help of essential tools and best business practices.

      For more information about the course, you can download our brochure.

  • Q2. What is the eligibility for a 1-year diploma in fashion design?
    • To pursue a fashion designing course, a candidate should have cleared the 12th standard with a minimum of 50% marks. But, with AAFT Online candidates can pursue the fashion designing course irrespective of their educational background. However, there is a basic eligibility criterion that AAFT Online follows which is mentioned below:

      1. Flair for creativity
      2. Basic knowledge of textiles (Fabrics)
      3. To be able to draw, either by hand or on the computer
      4. Good communication skills
      5. Keen interest in trends & pattern

      For more information about the course, you can visit AAFT Online.

  • Q3. What is the scope of fashion designing?
    • Increasing adoption of affordable clothes by the rising youth population is driving the fast fashion market which makes this industry grow rapidly. Due to this, there are plenty of employment opportunities that aspirants can grab after enrolling in AAFT Online’s diploma in fashion design. It can help you build a career as a Stylist, Production Manager, Independent Designer, Collection Director, Merchandiser, etc.

      For more information you can contact us via email or phone, the contact details are mentioned below:

      Email – admissions@aaftonline.com

      Contact - 08047485039

  • Q4. What is the qualification for a diploma in fashion designing?
    • AAFT Online does not have any qualification eligibility criteria. Anyone with a passion for the fashion industry can take this course. However, there are some prerequisites that need to be taken into consideration like flair for creativity, good communication skills, a keen interest in trends & patterns, etc.

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