A Diploma in Fashion Design is a course that enables students to learn more about fashion design in an effort to produce qualified candidates who would fit the fashion industry well. Diploma course is designed for 1-3 years, and the courses offered include design fundamentals, pattern making, construction of garments, fashion illustration, draping, use of CAD, and knowledge in textile and fabrics. Besides, written and verbal communications, students also learn theoretical knowledge, practical implementation through project work and internships.
The diploma also admits students depending on their previous experiences. The most important criteria for admissions include a design creative skills test, including drawing proficiency. Another selection criteria is a face-to-face interview and assessment of a portfolio. Candidates are required to have passed 10+2 from any recognized board as per the Nashik Municipal Corporation notification. Some institutes even provide direct admission to the 3-year diploma program to those students who pass 10th standard.
Feature | Description |
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Full Form | Diploma in Fashion Design |
Duration | 1 year |
Course Level | Diploma |
Eligibility | 10+2 (passed) from a recognized board |
Top Colleges (India) | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Pearl Academy, Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) |
1. Higher secondary certificate examination with at least 50% marks and 10+2 passed in any stream from a recognized board.
2. They come from the arts, science or commerce backgrounds and can apply after the completion of their 12th standard.
3. Student’s age is not a hindrance for this course and there is no specified age limit for admission.
4. The applicants who are 10+2 exam appearance certificates also can apply for the provisional admission.
5. The abilities that are necessary would include a creative ability and skills in drawing, and interested in designing clothes.
6. The curriculum involves communications with clients and therefore requires a minimum level of English language proficient.
College Name | City | Average CTC (Freshers) |
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National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) | Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Gandhinagar | INR 25,000 - INR 30,000 |
Government College of Textile and Home Science | Chandigarh | INR 18,000 - INR 22,000 |
Pearl Academy | Jaipur, Delhi, Noida, Agra | INR 20,000 - INR 28,000 |
JD Institute of Fashion Technology | Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi | INR 18,000 - INR 24,000 |
NIFTTEA College of Fashion Technology | Chennai | INR 16,000 - INR 20,000 |
Specialization | Average Salary (Freshers) |
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Apparel Design | INR 18,000 - INR 25,000 |
Fashion Styling | INR 15,000 - INR 22,000 |
Costume Design | INR 17,000 - INR 24,000 |
Textile Design | INR 16,000 - INR 20,000 |
Fashion Merchandising | INR 15,000 - INR 20,000 |