DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Fashion & Design Principles

• History of Fashion
• Elements & Principles of Design
• Colour Theory & Psychology
• Fashion Terminology & Cycles

Module 2: Textile Science & Material Study

• Types of Fabrics & Their Properties
• Fiber to Fabric Process
• Fabric Selection for Garments
• Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Materials

Module 3: Fashion Illustration & Sketching

• Freehand Drawing & Figure Proportions
• Rendering Fabrics & Textures
• Technical Flats & Spec Sheets
• Digital Illustration Basics

Module 4: Pattern Making & Draping

• Body Measurements & Size Charts
• Basic Block Creation (Bodice, Skirt, Sleeve)
• Dart Manipulation & Style Lines
• Introduction to Draping on a Mannequin

Module 5: Garment Construction & Tailoring

• Sewing Machine Handling & Maintenance
• Stitching Techniques & Seam Finishes
• Construction of Tops, Skirts, Dresses, & Trousers
• Fitting & Alteration Techniques

Module 6: Fashion CAD & Digital Tools

• Introduction to CAD in Fashion
• Digital Pattern Making Tools
• Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
• 3D Garment Visualisation

Module 7: Fashion Business & Merchandising

• Fashion Marketing & Branding
• Costing & Pricing Strategies
• Retail & E-commerce Basics
• Portfolio Development & Presentation Skills

Module 8: Practical & Project Work (Capstone Module)