Fashion Design & Styling

Why Choose B.Voc. in Fashion Design & Styling?

The Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) in Fashion Design & Styling is a three-year skill-based undergraduate programme designed to prepare students for the dynamic fashion, apparel, styling, and retail industries. The programme combines creative design concepts with practical industry training, enabling students to develop professional competencies in fashion illustration, garment construction, pattern making, draping, textile studies, styling, merchandising, fashion communication, and apparel production. The curriculum places strong emphasis on hands-on learning, industry projects, portfolio development, and vocational skill enhancement, ensuring graduates are ready for employment or entrepreneurship in the fashion sector.

Programme Highlights

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Develop creative and technical skills in fashion design and styling.
• Build expertise in fashion illustration, garment construction, pattern making, and draping.
• Provide practical knowledge of textiles, apparel manufacturing, and fashion merchandising.
• Enhance communication, presentation, and professional skills for the fashion industry.
• Prepare students for employment, self-employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities in fashion and lifestyle businesses.

Course Curriculum

First Year – Foundation in Fashion Design

The first year builds a strong foundation in fashion drawing, design principles, garment construction, pattern making, textile fundamentals, colour concepts, and communication skills. Students learn the basics of fashion illustration, sewing techniques, and apparel development through practical studio exercises.

Major Subjects

Semester I

• Fashion Art & Drawing
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Basics of Textiles
• Garment Construction
• Fashion Fundamentals
• Communication Skills

Semester II

• Fashion Art & Drawing (Female Figure)
• Fabric Rendering Techniques
• Garment Draping
• Design Project
• Garment Construction
• Design Communication

Second Year – Advanced Fashion Design & Styling

The second year focuses on advanced garment development, pattern making, apparel production, history of costumes, children's wear, textile applications, fashion styling, and design development. Students undertake practical assignments and develop complete fashion collections.

Major Subjects

Semester III

• History of Asian (Indian) Costume
• Pattern Making
• Garment Construction
• Kids Wear
• Fashion Styling
• Apparel Design

Semester IV

• Fashion Forecasting
• Surface Ornamentation
• Textile Processing
• Apparel Manufacturing
• Fashion Styling Projects
• Fashion Merchandising

Third Year – Industry Practice & Professional Development

The final year emphasizes fashion merchandising, production planning, quality control, sourcing, export documentation, fashion marketing, retail management, entrepreneurship, portfolio development, and major design projects. Students gain professional exposure through vocational training and industry-oriented assignments.

Major Subjects

Semester V

• Fashion Merchandising
• Apparel Production Management
• Quality Assurance
• Fashion Marketing
• Retail Management
• Vocational Project

Semester VI

• Fashion Entrepreneurship
• Production Planning
• Export Documentation
• Portfolio Development
• Major Collection Development
• Industry Training / Project

Practical Learning

Students gain extensive practical experience through:

• Fashion Illustration & Rendering
• Garment Construction Workshops
• Pattern Making & Draping
• Textile Exploration & Fabric Studies
• Surface Ornamentation
• Apparel Design Projects
• Fashion Styling Assignments
• Portfolio Development
• Fashion Presentation
• Production Planning Exercises
• Merchandising Projects
• Industry Training & Vocational Projects

Key Learning Areas

Students develop expertise in:

• Fashion Illustration
• Fashion Styling
• Garment Construction
• Pattern Making
• Draping Techniques
• Textile Science
• Apparel Production
• Fashion Merchandising
• Fashion Marketing
• Retail Management
• Fashion Communication
• Production Planning
• Entrepreneurship
• Portfolio Development

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Stylist
• Apparel Designer
• Garment Technologist
• Pattern Maker
• Fashion Illustrator
• Fashion Merchandiser
• Production Coordinator
• Fashion Retail Executive
• Visual Merchandiser
• Fashion Consultant
• Textile Designer
• Fashion Buyer
• Boutique Manager
• Fashion Entrepreneur
• Costume Assistant

Top Hiring Industries

Graduates can find employment opportunities with:

• Fashion Design Houses
• Apparel Manufacturing Companies
• Garment Export Houses
• Fashion Retail Brands
• Textile Industries
• E-commerce Fashion Companies
• Fashion Buying Houses
• Styling & Image Consultancy Firms
• Boutique & Couture Studios
• Fashion Media & Magazines
• Lifestyle Brands
• Fashion Event Companies
• Retail Chains
• Costume & Entertainment Industry

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• Create innovative fashion concepts using design principles and industry practices.
• Develop garments through pattern making, draping, construction, and finishing techniques.
• Apply textile knowledge, styling concepts, and merchandising strategies in apparel development.
• Manage fashion production, sourcing, retail, and merchandising operations effectively.
• Build a professional portfolio showcasing creative, technical, and vocational competencies.
• Pursue careers in fashion design, styling, apparel production, retail management, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and related sectors of the fashion industry.