Diploma in Fashion Design

Diploma in Fashion Design Course Insights

This program is tailored to prepare individuals, including young managers, professionals, and entrepreneurs, for success in the fashion industry by providing essential tools and best practices. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will gain practical experience and expertise in textile selection, design processes, and industry trends. The program equips participants to handle diverse responsibilities in fashion design, marketing, and entrepreneurship. By combining theoretical knowledge with our exclusive Fashion Design kit and industry exposure, graduates will emerge ready to excel in various fashion-related roles, contributing to the industry's innovation and growth.

Diploma in Fashion Design course Highlights
- - Duration- 1 Year
  - Live Virtual Classes
  - Learn From Industry Experts
  - Learn from 1700+ Recorded Video Lectures
  - 50 Exclusive Downloadable Content / E-Workbooks
  - Live doubt-clearing sessions
  - Earn Prestigious AAFT Alumni Status
  - Placement Assistance
  - E-Certification
  - Exclusive Fashion Design Kit provided
What you will learn in Fashion Design Course
- 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

Industry Dean

Fashion's Finest: Dean, Industry:

Rina Dhaka

Shapes Tomorrow's Designers at AAFT!

Step into a world of inspiration with AAFT Online and the esteemed Rina Dhaka, embarking on an evolutionary era in fashion education. With over two decades of unparalleled expertise, Rina joins AAFT Online as a visionary leader, bringing extensive industry knowledge and a commitment to nurturing talent.

As Industry Dean, Rina will adeptly bridge the gap between academia and industry, offering students invaluable real-world insights and avenues for growth and professional advancement.

Embrace the transformative power of her leadership as we embark on a journey towards excellence in fashion education and innovation.

Industry Dean Speaks
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Fashion Design Career Prospects

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

Stylist

Production Manager

Independent Designer

Collection Director

Merchandiser

Step into the World of Men’s Fashion

Expand your horizons with men’s fashion, an ever-evolving segment of the industry. From classic tailoring to cutting-edge contemporary trends, our program equips you with the skills to design for a diverse range of men’s wear—from casual attire to formal collections. Whether it’s mastering the art of crafting bespoke suits or understanding streetwear aesthetics, this module is tailored to unleash your creativity.

Leverage the Power of Industry-Leading Software

Stay ahead in the fashion industry with hands-on experience in advanced design software, including:

CLO 3D

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CLO 3D

Learn to navigate 2D and 3D workspaces, create and edit patterns, construct virtual garments, simulate fabrics, render photorealistic visuals, and apply advanced techniques like dynamic patterns and animations for real-world fashion design projects.

Adobe Illustrator

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Adobe Illustrator

Perfect your technical drawings, patterns, and layouts with precision.

Adobe Photoshop

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Adobe Photoshop

Enhance your designs, mood boards, and campaigns with high-quality visuals.

Canva

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Canva

Create stunning presentations, portfolios, and promotional material with ease.

CorelDRAW

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CorelDRAW

Develop impactful vector illustrations, logos, and layouts with this versatile tool.

Jumpstarting your Fashion Designing Career

Embrace your passion, hone your skills, and seize every opportunity to showcase your unique style. We promise to help our students explore their potential by providing 100% Placement Assistance. You'll have the opportunity to take part in one-of-a-kind placement drives. Choose the path that empowers you to make the best career choices imaginable.

Career Mapping & Career Counselling

Resume Building & Review Sessions

Soft Skills & Personality Development

Interview Enhancement & Training Sessions

Expert Mentoring

Placement Drive

Key Projects

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AAFT joins Hands with FDCI

Where creativity meets the runway—learn fashion design at AAFT, a member of India’s prestigious fashion council.

At AAFT, we believe that education is about more than just learning the craft—it’s about being part of an elite network that shapes the future of the industry. As a proud member of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), AAFT stands shoulder-to-shoulder with India’s most respected names in fashion, earning recognition for our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Our membership with FDCI places AAFT at the heart of India’s leading fashion events, where creativity thrives, and the finest talents are showcased.

Recent Webinar by Industry Leader

Here is a recent webinar with a top industry expert, that is designed to provide you with insights and skills for the real world.

From Concept to Runway The Creative Process in Fashion
Rina Dhaka | 27 ^th Nov 2024

NSDC Certificate

This course is recognized by the National Skill Development Corporation, a PPP under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of the Government of India. You will receive a certificate co-branded by NSDC and Skill India on successful completion.

NSDC certificate for advertising pr and corporate communication

How it works

Fill up application form

Apply for the Diploma in Fashion Design Course by filling in 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 selected few candidates for the online fashion design course. Secure your seat by paying the admission fee.

Application Deadline: 30^th May'25

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

Apply Now

Batch Commencement Date: 28^th Jun'25

Fashion Designing Course Synopsis

Our Fashion Design course is crafted to empower students with the skills they need to excel in both digital and hand-crafted aspects of fashion design.

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

4 Lectures

08:00 Hours
- 1.1. Elements & Principles of Design
  
  1.2. Introduction to Fashion
  
  1.3. Inspirations, Concepts and Visual Presentations
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 3 – Fashion Illustration

4 Lectures

25:00 Hours
- 3.1. Introduction to the Female Anatomy, Body Parts and Muscles
  
  3.2. Defining Silhouettes
  
  3.3. Understanding Postures
  
  3.4. Flat Drawings
  
  3.5. Introduction to Stylized Illustration
  
  3.6. Illustrating with Alternative Materials
  
  3.7. Creating Boards
Module 4 - Textiles

10 Lectures

26:00 Hours
- 4.1. Introduction to Textiles
  
  4.2. Classification of Fibers & Yarns
  
  4.3. Fabric Manufacturing Methods
  
  4.4. Introduction to Sustainability
  
  4.5. Introduction to Dyeing & Printing
  
  4.6. Introduction to Indian Textiles & Embroideries
Module 5 - CAD (PowerPoint, Microsoft Paint, Canva/CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop)

6 Lectures

24:00 Hours
- 5.1. Introduction to Paint
  
  5.2. Introduction to PowerPoint
  
  5.3. Introduction to Canva and its Tools
  
  5.4. Introduction to Corel Draw and its Tools
  
  5.5. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop & Tools
Module 6 - Pattern Making (Women's)

6 Lectures

23:00 Hours
- 6.1. Introduction to Basic Bodice Block
  
  6.2. Necklines, Collars, Pockets and Sleeves
  
  6.3. Introduction to Basic Skirt Block
  
  6.4. Dart Manipulations & Variations
Module 7 - Garment Construction (Women's)

7 Lectures

26:00 Hours
- 7.1. Introduction to Sewing Machine, Tools and Equipment
  
  7.2. Different Seam & Hem Types & Samples
  
  7.3. Constructing Bodice with Sleeves
  
  7.4. Constructing Skirt
  
  7.5. Specification Sheets
Module 8 - Pattern Making (Men’s Wear)

6 Lectures

20:00 Hours
- 8.1. Understanding the male body silhouette
  
  8.2. Taking accurate body measurements
  
  8.3. Drafting basic blocks for men’s wear (shirt, trousers, jacket)
  
  8.4. Understanding ease and seam allowances
  
  8.5. Manipulating basic blocks to create different styles (e.g., slim fit, regular fit)
  
  8.6. Adding design components (e.g., pockets, pleats, collars)
Module 9 – Garment Construction (Men’s Wear)

6 Lectures

18:00 hours
- 9.1. Fabric Selection and Handling
  
  9.2. Stitching Techniques for Professional Finishing
  
  9.3. Fitting Garments on Dress forms or models
  
  9.4. Finishing Techniques
  
  9.5. Industry practices and standards
  
  9.6. Incorporating Men's wear Design details in garments
Module 10 - Fashion Entrepreneurship

8 Lectures

26:00 Hours
- 10.1. Business of Making and Selling Fashion
  
  10.2. Globalization of the Fashion Industry
  
  10.3. Ready to Wear Vs Haute Couture
  
  10.4. Consumer Behavior
  
  10.5. Fashion Marketing
Module 11 – Portfolio

4 Lectures

12:00 hours
- 11.1. Research Project
  
  11.2. Fashion Forecasting Project
  
  11.3. Range Development (Project Based)
  
  11.4. Digital Project

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Learner Testimonials

A very good learning platform. Good faculties. Effective recorded sessions in 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 the topics. Overall, the AAFT online program is really great.

Krishna PM
Student
I would really want to thank the entire team of AAFT online program involved in Diploma in Fashion designing be it with the mentors, technical persons as they would resolve the queries in very short period of time. Teaching methods are very simple and crisp to the topic.

Siri KS
Student
The entire team of AAFT Online has been very supportive to me…my doubts have always been clarified and problems have been solved promptly. Overall, I am having a great experience. Thank you, Team AAFT

Swagata Mishra
Student

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Know our Fashion Design Experts

Know our Fashion Design Experts The Experts at AAFT Online brings 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

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 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.

Liz Hartman

Founder and creative head of Swiatlo

Liz Hartman is known for her enthusiasm for sustainable fashion. Graduated from Pennsylvania State University and Parsons School of Design, Liz is a bright name in the fashion industry, who is also the Founder & Creative Head at ‘Swiatlo’, a project that builds vibrant and long-lasting clothing for everyone.

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

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.

Ms. Shalini Pandey

Fashion Professional

Shalini Pandey, a seasoned fashion professional with a Master's in Fashion Design, has extensive experience as a Fashion Merchandiser at Arvind Lifestyle and as Head Designer and Stylist at Moksh Boutique. She has taught at NIFD and Dreamzone and served as Head of the Fashion Department at Mandsaur University. Currently, she leads the Fashion Design program at AAFT Online. A participant in New York and Lakmé Fashion Weeks, she has also published research in esteemed national and international journals.

Unfold your Imagination: Your Online Fashion evolution with our Kit!

Step into the realm of online fashion excellence with our esteemed Fashion Design course by AAFT Online, complemented by our exquisite Fashion Design Kit.

This thoughtfully assembled kit unlocks a world of creative avenues, featuring a diverse Fabric Swatch Kit to guide material selection, a specialized Fashion Design Sewing Machine for crafting garments with finesse, and an all-inclusive Stationery Kit. This is more than a course; it's a transformative enhancement, equipping our students with the essential resources to excel in the fashion design industry. Join us now and unlock your design potential!

Diploma in Fashion Design Course Fees

INR 1,60,000 /-

No Cost EMIs available

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Diploma in Fashion Design Course FAQs

Q1. What is the duration of the course?
- The duration of the online fashion design course 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.
  
  For more information about the course, you can download our brochure.
Q2. What is the eligibility for the course?
- To pursue a Fashion Design course, a candidate should have cleared the 12th standard with a minimum of 50% marks. 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?
- The growing youth population is driving the fast fashion market, with increasing adoption of affordable clothing. As the industry rapidly expands, it presents numerous employment opportunities for aspiring professionals. By enrolling in AAFT Online’s Diploma in Fashion Design, you can pursue careers such as Stylist, Production Manager, Independent Designer, Collection Director, Merchandiser, and more.
  
  For more information you can contact us via email or phone, the contact details are mentioned below:
  
  Email – admissions@aaftonline.com
  
  Contact - 09810541367

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Diploma in Fashion Design Course Insights

Fashion Design Career Prospects

Step into the World of Men’s Fashion

Leverage the Power of Industry-Leading Software

CLO 3D

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

CorelDRAW

Jumpstarting your Fashion Designing Career

Key Projects

AAFT joins Hands with FDCI

Recent Webinar by Industry Leader

NSDC Certificate

Fill up application form

Interview Process

Join the program

Fashion Designing Course Synopsis

Some of our recruiters are

Learner Testimonials

Krishna PM

Siri KS

Swagata Mishra

AAFT Online will help you become a certified Fashion Designer

Know our Fashion Design Experts

Deepika Deepti

Nida Mahmood

Liz Hartman

Shilpa Kalra Sahni

Anila Sharma

Ms. Shalini Pandey

Unfold your Imagination: Your Online Fashion evolution with our Kit!

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