Course Overview:
B.Sc. in Fashion Design is a three-year undergraduate program focusing on the art of applying design and aesthetics to clothing and accessories. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of fashion concepts, textile materials, and industry requirements. Students also learn about historical and cultural perspectives in fashion and apply creative design skills to real-world projects.
Course Duration
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus – Semester Wise Breakdown
Semester 1:
Introduction to Fashion Design
Fundamentals of Textiles
Fashion Drawing & Illustration
History of Fashion & Costumes
Basic Computer Skills & CAD for Fashion
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Fashion Illustration & Design Process
Textile Science
Apparel Construction Methods
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising
Pattern Making & Draping
Environmental Studies
Semester 3:
Advanced Fashion Illustration
Fabric Analysis & Material Studies
Fashion Forecasting & Trends
Garment Manufacturing Technology
Creative Pattern Making
Fashion Accessories & Design
Semester 4:
Fashion Portfolio Development
Advanced Garment Construction
Textile Dyeing & Printing
Fashion Photography & Styling
Retail Management & E-commerce
Fashion Entrepreneurship
Semester 5:
International Fashion Markets
Fashion Journalism & Media
Advanced CAD in Fashion
Collection Development & Final Year Project
Fashion Event Planning
Elective (Choose from Sustainable Fashion, Ethnic Fashion, etc.)
Semester 6:
Final Design Project / Thesis
Industry Internship / Fashion Show Participation
Fashion Branding & Promotion
Fashion Retail Analytics
Business Ethics & Legal Aspects in Fashion
Portfolio Presentation & Review
Average Fees
The average course fees for a B.Sc. in Fashion Design in India range from ₹1,00,000 to ₹4,50,000 annually depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend
Entrance exams like NIFT, Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, CEED, or institutional exams for specific fashion institutes.
Top Ten Ranking Institutions for Fashion Design in India
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
Pearl Academy, Mumbai
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
Vogue Institute of Art and Design, Bangalore
Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI), Mumbai
Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida
JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Bangalore
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala for Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur
JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi
Vogue Institute of Art & Design, Kochi
International Academy of Fashion Design, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Indian Institute of Fashion Technology, Calicut
Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala (IFTK), Kollam
LISAA School of Design, Kochi
Pearl Academy (Partner Programs), Kochi
DreamZone School of Creative Studies, Thrissur