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Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design

Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design

Sharda School of Design, Architecture & Planning (SAP)

  • Programme Code

    SDM0201

  • Level

    Graduate

  • Duration

    4 Years

About the Programme

Bachelor of Fashion Design is a four-year undergraduate programme intended to create a learning environment in which innovation and originality are nurtured within the full spectrum of fashion design and marketing practice. This programme is a perfect choice for the students who are born fashionista and want the world to know their passion for fashion. The coursework of this programme is wide and covers each and every topic right from the fundamentals of fashion design, drawing apparel, development design, advanced draping to industrial design in the marketplace and various other topics.

The creative teaching methods combining traditional lectures, personal researches, practical workshops, experimentation, peer to peer presentations and industrial visits, lead students to become curious and analytical, innovative and pragmatic, imaginative and excellent professionals and prepare them to the possibility of an international career.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO) 

  • PEO1: Graduates will acquire the basic knowledge about the evolution of design as a  distinct body of knowledge. 
  • PEO2: Graduates will demonstrate profound design thinking and managerial decision-making abilities based on ethical and professional standards.
  • PEO3: Graduates will work on global trends and environmental issues using  technology as a successful creative entrepreneur.
  • PEO4: Graduates will pursue higher studies to become successful academicians and  lead researchers.

Proposed Program Objectives (PO) 

  • PO1: Design knowledge:  Apply the knowledge of Design fundamentals, Design specialization to the solution of  complex Design problems. 
  • PO2: Problem analysis:  Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex Design problems  reaching substantiated conclusions using elements and principles of art and Design through  empirical & historical research. 
  • PO3: Design/development of solutions:  Design solutions for complex Design problems, design components and processes that meet  the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, cultural,  societal, and environmental considerations. 
  • PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems:  Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design explorations,  interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide qualitative conclusions. 
  • PO5: Modern tool usage: Select, apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern industrial Design techniques and  digital tools including forecast and modelling to complex Design activities with an  understanding of the limitations. 
  • PO6 : The design engineering and society:  Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,  legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional  Design practice. 
  • PO7: Environment and sustainability:  Understand the impact of the professional Design solutions in societal and environmental  contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. 
  • PO8 : Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of  the Design practice. 
  • PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. 
  • PO10 : Communication:  Communicate effectively on complex Design activities with the Design community and with  society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. 
  • PO11: Project management and finance:  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Design, management principles and apply  these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments. 
  • PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
  • PSO1: Interior and product design practice: To design products and spaces fulfilling human needs and solving challenges through use of contemporary technology and imaginative abilities.
  • PSO2: Fashion design practice: To integrate the knowledge of design & critical thinking in the domain of fashion and textiles  with business & professional practices
  • PSO3: Communication design practice:  To be able to demonstrate knowledge of representational processes using visual as well as digital and new media as mediums of representation. 

This course is for individuals who...

believe in the power of change and look forward to being a valuable addition to the Fashion Design Industry. It is for candidates who wish to imbibe critical thinking and problem-solving approach to provide a creative solution through collaborative team efforts.

Students who are looking for...

developing a successful career in the fashion industry that combines the serenity of art and the modernity of technology must opt for this programme.

Course Fee
For National Students
1st Year 257500 2nd Year 265225 3rd Year 273182 4th Year 281377
For International Students
Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year
NA 4000**
Programme Structure

S.

No.

Paper ID

Subject Code

 

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

L

T

P

Theory Subjects

1.

11771

TDC104

History of Art-I

2

0

0

2

CC

Practical Subjects

2.

11772

JDC101

Drawing & Sketching- I

0

2

4

4

CC

3.

11773

JDC102

Composition- I

0

2

4

4

CC

4.

37524

FDJ102

Design Skills- I

0

2

4

4

DSE

5.

37513

JDC104

Digital Design – Adobe Illustartor

0

1

2

2

SEC

6.

37514

JDC105

Basic Material Studies

0

1

2

2

CC

7.

16254

ARP101

Communicative English I

1

0

2

2

AEC

TOTAL CREDITS – 20

 

S.

No.

 

Paper ID

 

Subject Code

 

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

L

T

P

Theory Subjects

1.

37060

TDC204

History of Art-II

2

0

0

2

CC

Practical Subjects

2.

37061

JDC201

Drawing & Sketching- II

0

2

4

4

CC

3.

37062

JDC202

Composition- II

0

2

4

4

CC

4.

39079

FDJ202

Design Skills- II

0

2

4

4

DSE

5.

39073

JDC204

Digital Design II- Adobe Photoshop

0

1

2

2

SEC

6.

39074

JDC205

Forms & Space

0

1

2

2

CC

7.

37063

ARP102

Communicative English II

1

0

2

2

AEC

8.

 

 

OPE/ MOOC

-

-

-

2

OE

TOTAL CREDITS – 22

 

S.

No.

 

Paper ID

 

Subject Code

 

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

L

T

P

Theory Subjects

1.

37164

FDT302

History of costume & fashion

2

0

0

2

CC

2.

37165

FDT304

Basics of Textiles- I

2

0

0

2

CC

Practical Subjects

3.

37166

FDJ301

Research for Fashion

0

2

2

3

CC

4.

37167

FDJ303

Apparel Development - I

0

4

4

6

CC

5.

37168

FDJ305

Fashion Art- Aesthetics

0

2

2

3

DSE

6.

39080

FDJ307

Graphic design for Fashion

0

1

2

2

SEC

7.

 

 

OPE/ MOOC

-

-

-

2

OE

TOTAL CREDITS – 20

 

S.

No.

 

Paper ID

 

Subject Code

 

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

L

T

P

Theory Subjects

1.

37205

FDT401

History of Indian textiles

2

0

0

2

CC

2.

37206

FDT402

Basics of Textiles- II

2

0

0

2

CC

Practical Subjects

3.

37207

FDJ401

Design for Fashion

0

2

4

4

CC

4.

37208

FDJ403

Apparel Development- II

0

4

4

6

CC

5.

37209

FDJ405

Fashion Art- Dress Culture & society

0

2

4

4

DSE

6.

39081

FDJ407

3D Digital design

0

1

2

2

SEC

7.

33546

CCU108

Community Connect

0

0

4

0

(QUALIFYIN G)

AEC

TOTAL CREDITS – 20

 

S.

No.

 

Paper ID

 

Subject Code

 

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

L

T

P

Theory Subjects

1.

37305

FDT503

Ornamentation of Textiles

2

0

0

2

CC

2.

39082

FDT506

Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

2

0

0

2

CC

Practical Subjects

3.

39083

FDJ506

Image creation & styling- I

0

1

2

2

CC

4.

37307

FDJ502

Value addition- I

0

2

2

3

CC

5.

37308

FDJ504

Advanced Apparel Development- I

0

2

4

4

CC

6.

37309

FDJ505

Construction Technique- I

0

2

4

4

CC

7.

39084

FDJ507

Fashion Trends Forecasting

0

2

2

3

CC

8.

17442

ARP505

Critical thinking & leadership skills

0

0

2

0 (AUDIT)

AEC

9.

37303

 

JDC502

Design Documentation (RBL1)

 

0

 

0

 

4

 

0 (AUDIT)

Survey/

Project

TOTAL CREDITS – 20

 

S.

No.

 

Paper ID

 

Subject Code

 

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

L

T

P

Theory Subjects

1.

37399

FDT603

Sustainable Design

2

0

0

2

CC

2.

39095

TDC601

Research methodology

2

0

0

2

CC

Practical Subjects

3.

39085

FDJ606

Image creation & styling- II

0

2

2

3

CC

4.

37402

FDJ602

Value addition- II

0

2

2

3

CC

5.

37403

FDJ604

Advanced Apparel Development- II

0

2

4

4

CC

6.

37404

FDJ605

Construction Technique- II

0

2

4

4

CC

7.

39086

FDJ607

Portfolio Development

0

1

2

2

CC

8.

17666

ARP506

Industry Preparedness

0

0

2

0 (AUDIT)

AEC

9.

37398

 

JDC602

 

Field Studies (RBL2)

 

0

 

0

 

4

 

0 (AUDIT)

Survey/

Project

TOTAL CREDITS – 20

S.

No.

Paper ID

Subject Code

 

Subjects

Teaching

Load

Credits

Type of Course

L

T

P

Theory Subjects

1.

39087

TDC704

Intellectual Property Right

2

0

0

2

CC

2.

37519

TDC703

Design entrepreneurship & Professional Practice

3

0

0

3

CC

Practical Subjects

3.

 

FDJ701

Future Technology

0

2

2

3

CC

4.

39088

FDJ704

Design Innovation

0

2

4

4

CC

5.

39089

FDJ705

Contextual Studies (RBL3)

0

2

4

4

CC

6.

 

 

OPE/ MOOC

-

-

-

2

OE

7.

37523

JDC703

Summer Internship (FSIC)

0

0

8

4

Internship

TOTAL CREDITS – 22

 

S.

No.

 

Paper ID

 

Subject Code

 

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

L

T

P

Practical Subjects

1.

39090

FDJ802

Capstone Project (RBL4)

0

4

16

12

PROJECT

2.

39078

JDC802

Industrial Internship

0

0

4

4

Internship

TOTAL CREDITS – 16

Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
  • Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks.
  • Proficiency in English Communication.
  • Creative Personality
For International Students The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.
Career path you can choose after the course
  • Fashion Designers
  • Accessories Designer
  • Merchandisers
  • Personal Stylist
  • Apparel and Product Designer

Students of this programme are placed in companies with an average annual package of 3.20 LPA to 6.00 LPA

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