Department of Design & Fashion Technology

Certificate in Fashion Design

Cover fashion concepts, trend interpretation, textiles, silhouettes, and collection presentation for entry-level fashion practice.

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Programme Highlights What You’ll Learn

Trend Research Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Fashion Illustration Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Design Development Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Textile Awareness Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Programme Overview

Cover fashion concepts, trend interpretation, textiles, silhouettes, and collection presentation for entry-level fashion practice.

Introduce fashion design principles and creative processes.
Develop understanding of silhouettes, fabrics, color, and styling.
Build skills in concept development, sketching, and range planning.
Prepare learners to present coherent fashion ideas for target markets.

Learning Outcomes

Translate inspiration into mood boards and design concepts.
Select suitable fabrics, colors, and silhouettes for a brief.
Create basic fashion sketches and collection outlines.
Present a mini collection with clear customer positioning.

Skills You Will Gain

Trend Research Fashion Illustration Design Development Textile Awareness Collection Planning Color Application Merchandising Basics Visual Storytelling

Curriculum Structure

Explore the programme module by module. Select any module to view its syllabus topics.

Fashion cycles and segments
Design roles and workflows
Elements and principles of design

Trend spotting basics
Mood boards and concept themes
Seasonal and cultural influences

Body forms and garment categories
Shape, proportion, and balance
Range planning for looks

Fabric types and properties
Color theory and textile choice
Texture, print, and embellishment

Figure sketching
Technical flats
Visual communication of ideas

From concept to line development
Editing for cohesion
Target market awareness

Styling logic and accessorizing
Look book thinking
Retail and buyer considerations

Mini collection board
Design rationale and storytelling
Portfolio review and feedback

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Pattern

Continuous assessment through quizzes, reflections, and module tasks (30%).
Applied assignment, case study, or guided practical exercise (30%).
Final capstone presentation, portfolio, or integrated mini-project (40%).

Certification Requirements

Minimum 70% attendance or active participation in guided sessions.
Completion of all module activities and internal assessments.
Successful completion of the final capstone task or presentation.

How You’ll Learn

Interactive digital lectures and guided faculty discussions.
Case studies, practical exercises, simulations, and real-world scenario analysis.
Short assignments, reflective tasks, and structured peer learning.
A final capstone, portfolio, presentation, or mini-project.

Who Should Enrol

Aspiring fashion designers
Boutique owners building design understanding
Creative learners exploring apparel design
Stylists moving into fashion development
Students preparing for fashion portfolios
Professionals interested in garment concepts and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

The delivery mode is Online (8 Weeks / 40 Hours). Please speak with admissions if you need clarification about attendance or delivery arrangements.

The programme duration is 8 Weeks (40 hrs) with 40 guided learning hours.

The programme contains 8 structured modules.

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