Diploma in Apparel design and Merchandising

In a world which revolves on creating individual identities, Apparel Design, as an industry perhaps tops the list of opportunities. This programme looks at the core aspects of the industry and is mainly ‘hands-on’ and practical exposure, also developing skills like imagination, innovation, application, presentations and communication. Multi-skilling is encouraged as it plays such an important role in this trade. The programme is more rewarding and challenging and is designed to assist students in coping with the ever changing world of fashion.

Skills Required

A sophisticated artistic ability to draw and sketch is paramount. Part of the apparel Designer’s job may be assembly of product displays to entice buyers or customers. Accompanying this talent is an excellent sense of color, shapes, and forms. Contrast sensitivity with some details in relation to objects of different sizes with visual perception is also elemental.

Syllabus

Apparel & Sewing Machine Technology.
Apparel Manufacturing Technology.
Apparel Manufacturing Technology Lab.
Basic Computer Skills.
CAD Lab.
Dyeing and Printing.
English Communication.
Entrepreneurship, Sales & Promotion.
Fashion Designing.
Fashion Illustration.
Fiber and Yarn Testing.
Fundamentals of Apparel Industry.
• Garment Manufacturing Technology.
Garment Ornamentation.
Garment Ornamentation Lab.
ISAP.
Pattern Construction.
Pattern Illustration.
Production Technology.
Project.
Quality Management & Merchandising.
Textile Designing.
Textile Science.

Eligibility & Admission

Pass in SSLC / 10th or equivalent examinations where in the student should have studied Mathematics and Science.

Job Prospects

Stepping out from our Apparel Merchandising course, graduates are in demand in the areas they have specialised in. Retail & Visual Merchandising graduates land successful careers as fashion stylists, retail supervisors, fashion advisors, buyers, fashion editors, visual merchandisers, display artists and fashion show coordinators and event managers, while Fashion Design & Merchandising graduates will help make fashion waves as apparel and textiles designers, merchandisers with apparel manufacturers and product development department, assistant pattern-makers and sample-makers. And yes, some of the graduates have even set up their own businesses.