M. Des. in Fashion Design

India's fashion industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years. It encompasses various segments, including clothing, accessories, and textiles. The M. Des. in Fashion Design program curriculum is designed to meet the demand for skilled professionals in the industry who can take leadership and managerial roles in this expanding sector.

The curriculum will nurture creative talents to represent India on the global fashion platforms. The fashion and textile industry in India is valued at roughly 108 billion dollars and is predicted to grow to 223 billion dollars in the near future.

In addition, the industry employs roughly 45 million people directly and another 60 million indirectly. The program will equip students with advanced skills, making them more competitive in the job market. In the recent years the emerging technology has disrupted the entire apparel industry.

This Master's program can foster creativity and design innovation, helping graduates to stay at the forefront of the industry. The curriculum focuses on Specialization and working closely with industry.

This will help students to align their skills with the current and emerging needs of the industry, enhancing their employability. There is a growing emphasis on sustainability, ethical design practice and after COVID, it became a new normal for each individual working in the industry.

This programme incorporates sustainability as part of the curriculum and train designers to create eco-friendly and socially responsible fashion. India has a rich heritage of textiles and craftsmanship.

This M. Des. programme will integrate traditional textile knowledge into fashion design, creating unique and culturally rich designs. The program will facilitate collaborations between students, designers, industry leaders, startup CEOs and Craft Artisans, enhancing students' exposure and building valuable networks.

About the Program

Our M. Des. in Fashion Design is a two-year program that delves deep into the domains of Social responsibility, Fashion Visualization, Creative Design Process, Advanced Pattern Making and Construction Techniques, Textile and Material Design along with a strong focus on Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship.

The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in fashion design, preparing them for careers in fashion industry with in-depth research in specialized areas.

The programme’s educational objectives typically include a broad intake of graduates, from any discipline to adopt an integrated approach to design and technical subjects with thorough market understanding.

Students will be experiencing a holistic learning through a process driven blend of theoretical, practical hands-on experience to function, strategize and render services to the fashion and lifestyle industry.

Students will be exposed to the latest technology like CLO 3D for innovating their presentation a communication skill with 3D garment simulation technology. From designing to pattern cutting, the students will adopt an integrated approach for sustainable garment design solution.

Our Fashion and Textile Labs are well equipped with latest technology like 3D printing, Laser Cutting, Digital Printing, Computerized Embroidery and Knitting Machines. etc.

The programme offers a learning experience with a key focus on design thinking, innovation, and product development. After completing the programme students will develop a personal style and vision to become a successful design professional.

The various projects throughout the programme will provide opportunities for students to examine environmental issues, sustainable designs, and the circular economy, encouraging students to think critically about their subject and its impact. Join us on this journey to become a proficient and innovative fashion designer, ready to make your mark in this vibrant industry.

The Mode of Learning

The M. Des. in Fashion Design program is a comprehensive full-time programme, emphasizing in-person learning as its core learning methodology. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to foster hands-on experience and meaningful interventions with the fashion industry.

Students may get online/ hybrid schedules for collaborative projects, live industry projects and masterclasses. This blend of in-person instruction and hybrid flexibility ensures that our students receive a well-rounded education that mirrors the dynamic nature of the fashion industry.

Work Experience Opportunities

Our commitment is to provide a practical and hands on learning and ensuring our students to become fully prepared for the highly competitive industry. Through live industry projects and mandatory summer internships supported by the academic mentorship and networking, students have the chance to work on real-world projects, fashion shows, and collaborations with leading brands.

These hands-on experiences provide a bridge between classroom knowledge and the dynamic fashion industry, preparing students to tackle real challenges from day one. In the past years we have a good record of collaborating with industry like, Max India (Landmark Group), Pantaloons and Liva (Aditya-Birla Group), Fabindia, Woolmark, Lifestyle, ‘W’ and many more for such live industry projects.

Our alumni are our pride and testament to the success of our program. Many of our graduates are well established in the market as practicing designers and handling their own fashion brands.

We are very proud of Vaishali Shadangule, Mandira Wirk, Gunjan Jain (Founder of Vriksh) Ashita Sighal (Founder of Paiwand), Kriti Tula (Co-founder of Doodlage), and many more.

Their journeys serve as an inspiration and a reflection of the program's impact on the industry. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from these accomplished individuals, building valuable connections for your own journey in the world of fashion and Textile design.

2 Year PG Structure

This program is underpinned by several key academic objectives, which specifically cater to the realm of fashion design and its subdomains.In the two-year master’s program in Fashion Design, students quickly establish a strong foundation in observation, visualization, and the historical narratives.

The first year, the learning concentrates on the holistic understanding and skills of core subjects. They develop basic skills and knowledge, including fashion visualization, fashion making, understanding of design elements and principles along with a creative design process.

Theory based module like Fashion Vs Clothing helps students to understand Fashion as a phenomenon that goes beyond clothing. Students get familiarized with different materials, textile techniques and understanding of different structure and properties of fabrics.

They explore a variety of surface techniques for value addition and surface embellishment.??The students are introduced to the rich heritage of Indian craft and traditional textile techniques through craft visits, masterclasses and workshops with artisans.?

In the final year students opt for a specialization in a particular area of interest in fashion domain. Students get options for different garment categories; advanced technical areas and they are expected to proficiently explore and manipulate theories with conclusive and relevant explanations.

At this stage students will be acquiring and mastering advanced subject competencies, through independent exploration, and application of complex theoretical frameworks of design practices with guided mentoring to develop application and synthesis of unique ideas focusing on specialized skills.

The professional skills are focused on continued student orientation on a broad spectrum of skills and concepts suitable to advanced independent and collaborative learning formats in higher education.