Course Name:	Advance Diploma in Cutting, Sewing and Dress Designing
Course Short Name:	ADCSDD
Course Code::	ARJ0153
Course Type:	Advance Diploma
Duration:	2 year
Eligibility:	10th/12th
Total Subjects:	5

Year 1: Core Mastery and Intermediate Design

 

The first year focuses on establishing a strong foundation in practical techniques and design principles.

 

Fundamentals of Garment Making

 

Subject	Focus Areas
Pattern Making I (Drafting)	Taking body measurements, drafting basic blocks (bodice, sleeve, skirt, children's wear) on paper, and understanding pattern terminology.
Garment Construction I	Mastery of hand and machine stitches, seams, seam finishes, zipper and pocket applications, and construction of simple garments (e.g., tops, basic skirts, petticoats).
Textile Science I	Study of natural and synthetic fibers, basic fabric weaves (plain, twill, satin), fabric properties, and selection criteria.
Basic Design & Illustration I	Elements and principles of design (line, colour, form), drawing the fashion figure (croquis), and basic rendering techniques.
Fashion Concepts (Theory)	Definitions of fashion, fad, style, the fashion cycle, and the origin of clothing.

 

Pattern Manipulation and Design Application

 

Subject	Focus Areas
Pattern Making II (Manipulation)	Techniques like slash-and-spread and pivot to adapt basic blocks into complex styles (e.g., various necklines, collars, yokes, and flare variations).
Garment Construction II	Construction of intermediate garments like Salwar-Kameez, blouses (plain/cut), shirts, and children's frocks, with a focus on fitting and quality.
Surface Ornamentation I	Practical work in basic hand embroidery stitches (running, chain, satin, French knot) and introductory fabric painting/printing techniques.
Fashion Illustration II	Advanced figure drawing, rendering different fabric textures, and creating design development sheets/mood boards.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) I	Introduction to basic computer software (e.g., CorelDRAW/Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator) for creating digital flats and basic print designs.

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Year 2: Advanced Techniques, Tailoring, and Commercial Focus

 

The second year delves into sophisticated tailoring, commercial production methods, and the business side of fashion.

 

 Advanced Tailoring and Production

 

Subject	Focus Areas
Pattern Making III (Advanced & Men's Wear)	Drafting and grading for complex garments: Men's Shirts and Trousers, structured jackets/blazers, and specialized women's wear.
Garment Construction III (Tailoring)	Advanced techniques including tailored collars (e.g., notched lapels), precise sleeve setting, working with linings, interlinings, and precision fitting/alterations.
Apparel Production & Quality Control	Study of industrial sewing machines, factory floor layout, production systems, costing, and quality inspection methods (AQL).
Textile Science II	In-depth study of knitted, non-woven, and specialty fabrics, as well as fabric performance testing and care.
History of Indian & Western Costumes	Study of the evolution of clothing, focusing on different historical periods and traditional Indian textiles/costumes.

 

Design Project, Business & Portfolio

 

Subject	Focus Areas
Garment Designing (Project Work)	Creating a complete design collection based on a theme (design brief, concept development, and final illustrations).
Advanced Draping (Practical)	Creating 3D patterns directly on the dress form for couture or specialized evening wear.
Surface Ornamentation II	Advanced techniques like appliqué, quilting, smocking, and practical application of more complex embroidery and printing methods.
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising	Principles of fashion marketing, branding, sourcing of raw materials, project report preparation, and entrepreneurial skills for starting a boutique.
Portfolio Development	Compiling all design, technical, and written work into a professional portfolio for showcasing to potential employers or clients.

This Advanced Diploma prepares you for roles requiring high-precision technical skills, such as Master Tailor, Pattern Master, Dress Designer, or launching your own boutique/fashion enterprise.

Is there a particular garment or technique you are most interested in learning about within this syllabus?