Master of Design (M DES) – Fashion Designing

The Master of Design in Fashion Designing is a comprehensive course that delves into different aspects of fashion through theory and hands-on practical training. 

The M.DES in fashion design entails knowledge and understanding about design processes; creation of designs by using technology; analysis of fashion trends for improved research and design development; understanding historical and cultural preferences; marketing of labels, business development and so on.

Considering requirements of consistently evolving fashion and lifestyle industry, students studying in fashion design master’s programs are trained to generate perspective about sustainable fashion and learn ways to highlight traditional and contemporary Indian textile and fashion trends.

Experiential learning is the core of academic training at IADA. Hence, students get ample opportunities to have interactions with industry leaders, experienced fashion designers and professionals; participate in cultural exchange programmes to develop a global perspective on fashion designing; undergo practical assignments and projects; industrial visits among other activities.

The Master of Design/M DES in Fashion Designing course helps students to thoroughly learn about fashion styles; designs; variety of fabrics; fashion trends that suits demography and socio-cultural space.

Students at IADA also learn generate holistic view about related topics and disciples by learning about fashion accessories, props, jewellery, handbags etc. The fashion design masters course structure has been designed and framed to equip creativity of budding fashion designers to thrive in professional arena.

Unique Teaching Method

Students at IADA pursuing Master of Design in Fashion Designing imbibe a broad approach towards design, style, fabric, technical integration and understanding about market.

This holds true for emerging market for sustainable fashion and design solutions. The labs at IADA are in sync with current industry needs. The labs are well furnished with latest machines and technology required at various stages of garment production.

The theory component helps students at IADA to sharpen design conceptualisation, improve and innovate ideas, and learn optimum ways to implement design ideas with resources at hand.

The Fashion Designing Master degree course at IADA facilitates research, analytical and professional skills required in fashion designing sphere. Various workshops, industry visits, interaction with talented fashion designer, hands-on training, participation in fashion weeks, creative contests, live projects and so on helps students to ace the skill and functions of fashion designing.

Programme Highlights

• Master of Design in Fashion Design course channelises designing creativity of students with an understanding of textiles, garment production, accessorising, manufacturing processes that resonates industry requirements
• Mandatory internship of four months prepares students to be industry ready
• Academic learning includes intensive CAD training, including usage of software like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Key trend forecasting methods are taught through WGSN, which helps students to create garments that are appreciated by customers
• Collaborations with design labels of national and international repute helps students to develop a global perspective in fashion designing industry

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to hone fashion designing skills and develop problem solving skills based on latest techniques
• The master’s course in fashion will strengthen CAD skills of students to develop a digital profile
• Improving various designing and fabrication techniques to enhance utility and beauty of the fabric
• Create, plan and implement time-bound action plans for design-based tasks
• Practical projects that showcase fashion trends and forecast based on concrete data from WGSN

Career Opportunities

M.DES in Fashion Designing course prepares students to follow career path in various capacities and profiles.

• Fashion Merchandiser

• Fashion Stylist

• Fashion Designer

• Design Curator

• Costume Designer

• Pattern Maker

• Fashion Illustrator

• Sampling Designer

• Fashion Entrepreneur

• Quality Control Manager

• Production Manager

• Fashion Retail Executive

• Fashion Business Manager

• Fashion Merchandisers

• Fashion Consultant