Diploma in Fashion Design Syllabus, Subjects, Course Curriculum, Course Book, Study Material 2023

Diploma in Fashion Design is a basic diploma course that can be pursued right after completing senior secondary education to enter the field of fashion designing.

Admission process is simple, and usually based on your performance in Class 12 or on the basis of performance in a university level or department level entrance test which allows college to select only the most suitable students for this course.

Institutes such as Pearl Academy, NIFT, among others are considered the best places for any type of professional and job oriented course in the field of fashion design and other related fields.

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Diploma in Fashion Design Syllabus

The course curriculum of this diploma course includes classroom lessons, industry training, project work, assignments, interaction with the top industry people, etc. that helps students to gain the required skills and insight to make a career in the fashion industry.

Some of the subjects that are included in the Diploma in Fashion Design syllabus includes History of Fashion in India, Pattern Designs, Fashion Forecasting, Principles of Designs, etc.

The table below shows common subjects and the topics included in the syllabus:

Syllabus	Topic/Course Included
Introduction to Fashion Design	Basics of Fashion Design
	Introduction to the Fashion Design Industry
	Types of Fashion Design
	Terminology & Fashion Cycle
History of Fashion Design	19th century Fashion & Influences
	20th century Fashion & Influences
	Latest Trends in Fashion Design
	21st century Fashion Vogue
Principles of Fashion Design	Basic Elements of Fashion Design
	Understanding different styles of Fashion Design
	Fashion Market Research
	Module facts and Activities
Design Development & Sketching	Mood Boards and Design Development
	Creating Mood Board
	The Design Process
	Fashion Design Illustrations
Textile Fibres	Understanding Textile Fibres, Yarns & Fabrics
	Fibre Groups & their Properties
	Basic technique and Process of Fabric Construction
Pattern Completion & Garment Construction	Basics of Garment Construction
	Different Draping Techniques
	Fitting the Toile, Altering, Cutting and Layering the Pattern
	Draping Mannequin
Fabric Sourcing, Pattern Making, Sizing & Measurement	Different Styles of Pattern Making
	Sourcing Material and Contractors
	Fabric and Trim Storyboards
	Sizing, Grading and Measurements
Garment Structure & Pre Production	Garment Support & Structure
	Creating a Garment Tech Park
	Preparing to Produce your Line
Creating a Clothing Brand	Developing a Business Plan
	Financing a Clothing Brand
	Marketing Plan
Project Work & Assessment	Final Assessment of Industry Project Work

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Diploma in Fashion Design Books & Study Material

Check the table below that shows some of the course books and study material that you can follow during your diploma course:

Name of the Book/Study Material	Name of the Author
Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide	Clive Hallett
Cutting Edge Fashion Illustration	Erica Sharp
Indian Fashion: Tradition, Innovation & Style	Arti Sandhu
Fashion Design: Reference & Specification Book	Jay Calderin
Fashion Illustration: Inspiration & Technique	Anna Kiper
History of International Fashion	Didier Grumbach
Paris Fashion: A Cultural History	Valerie Steele

Diploma in Fashion Design course is best suited for students who want to make a future and need a strong foundation in the fashion design field that helps them to find employment in areas such as Fashion Stores, Boutiques, Jewelry Design Houses, Leather Companies, etc.

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