Course Name:	Diploma in Fashion Designing
Course Short Name:	DFD
Course Code::	ARJ0151
Course Type:	Diploma
Duration:	1 Year
Eligibility:	10th/12th
Total Subjects:	5

Core Subjects and Modules

 

The core curriculum focuses on practical skills and foundational knowledge:

Technical & Practical Skills

 

Pattern Making/Drafting: Learning to create paper patterns for various garments (like skirts, blouses, trousers) by taking measurements and drafting them on paper.

Garment Construction/Sewing: Hands-on training in cutting, stitching, and finishing garments using different sewing machines and techniques.

Draping: Learning to create and manipulate a garment's design directly on a dress form (mannequin) using fabric.

Surface Ornamentation: Techniques for fabric decoration, such as different types of embroidery, printing, beadwork, and appliqué.

 

Design & Visual Skills

 

Fashion Illustration & Sketching: Developing drawing skills to translate design ideas into fashion sketches, including drawing the fashion figure (croquis), rendering fabrics, and creating design flats.

Elements and Principles of Design: Understanding color theory, line, form, texture, and how to apply these concepts to apparel design.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Introduction to software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for digital illustration, design presentation, and creating technical flats.

 Textile & Theory

 

Introduction to Textiles/Textile Science: Study of different fibers (natural and synthetic), yarns, fabrics, their properties, weaves, and finishes.

Fashion Theory & History of Fashion: Learning about the evolution of clothing, iconic fashion eras, and the work of influential designers.