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Give wings to your creativity and let it fly with various fashion designing courses at IIFT

A picture of sewing machine with a designer dress being used by IIFT Student during their Diploma in Fashion Design & Boutique Management Course

Diploma in Fashion Design & Boutique Management

Duration: 1 Year

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Students attending BSc in Fashion & Apparel Design classes at IIFT

BSc in Fashion & Apparel
Design

Duration: 3 Year

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Students attending Masters in Fashion Management Course at IIFT

Masters in Fashion
Management

Duration: 2 Year

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A Picture of Boutique Setup created by the PG Diploma in Fashion Design & Boutique Management Students as part of their project

PG Diploma in Fashion Design & Boutique Management

Duration: 1 Year

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A picture of setup used by Fashion Journalists with designer dresses, design portraits, sketches and mannquins

Diploma/PG Diploma in Fashion Styling & Communication

Duration: 1 Year

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Online Diploma in
Fashion Design

Duration: 6 Months

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If you are someone who has been dreaming of becoming a Fashion Designer, look no further. You are at the right place.

Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT) is one of the top fashion designing colleges in Bangalore. Indian Institute of Fashion Technology offers a wide range of courses for you to choose from depending on whether you want full-time or weekend courses and whether you want long-term or short-term courses.

At the Indian Institute of Fashion technology, we not only teach students subjects on Fashion Designing or other aspects of Fashion Designing; We instill ideologies in students that would let them create designs that motivate the person wearing those designs.

All the Fashion Designing courses are designed in a way that would give students exposure and a peek into real-world scenarios. The courses are designed to help a student improve her/his creative thinking along with practical as well as other skills which are must to become a successful Fashion Designer. By the time students complete the Fashion Designing course at IIFT, they will be ready to get out there and face the world and the Fashion Industry.

During your time at the Indian Institute of Fashion Technology, you will acquire both practical as well as theoretical knowledge of all the aspects of Fashion Designing like Fashion Art & Design, Fashion Illustrations, Fashion Accessories, Pattern Making, Draping, History of Textiles & Costumes, Computer-Aided Design, Fabric Studies and a lot more.

Fashion Designing Courses offered at Indian Institute of Fashion Technology

Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT) boasts of having the best fashion designing faculty and is also known for combining professional training & practical skills.

If you are someone who loves glamour & has a great imagination, our experts at IIFT are waiting to train you and make you a successful Fashion Designer.

You won’t just be learning aspects of Fashion Designing, but you will also be creating the designs. Because Fashion Designing is an art and art can only be learned by doing it and not by just reading about it. That is what we focus on – Practicalities. This kind of hands-on experience will help you in conceptualizing your ideas and create designs and dresses based on your unique creative thinking.

By the time you finish the course, you will have your own portfolios and collections to show during your placement interviews.

Eligibility Criteria for Fashion Designing Courses at IIFT:

The eligibility criteria vary depending on the fashion designing course you want to get into.

Fashion Designing Courses Eligibility
Diplom in Fashion Design 10th or 10+2 from any stream
Under Graduate Courses in Fashion Design 10+2 from any stream
Post Graduate Courses in Should have a bachelor’s degree in any stream/discipline

Fashion Designing Course Duration

Fashion Designer Courses Duration of Course
Short Term Certification Courses 6 Months
Diploma in fashion designing course 1 Year
UG fashion designing course 2 Years
PG fashion designing course 2 Years
Weekend course 1 Year

Details of various Fashion Designing Courses offered at IIFT

Diploma in Fashion Courses

Diploma in Fashion Designing & Boutique Management

Diploma in Fashion Design & Boutique Management is a one-year course where students will get to learn Fundamental aspects of Fashion Designing and how-to setup and manage your own boutique.

Diploma in Fashion Designing course will help you build knowledge about Fashion Designing as well as Fashion Marketing. But that is just the crux of the Diploma in Fashion Design & Boutique Management course, as you progress to the later stages of the course, you will start learning the advanced concepts on various aspects of Fashion Designing such as Fabrics, Surface Ornamentation, Pattern Making, Construction of Garments, Design Collections, Fashion Accessories, Boutique Management.

After the completion of this Fashion Designing course, you can get into job roles such as Fashion Stylist, Pattern Maker, Accessory Designer, etc., or you can set up your own boutique or brand and become an Entrepreneur.

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Diploma in Fashion Styling & Communication

Diploma in Fashion Styling & Communication is a one-year Diploma course where you as a student will get to learn about the Fundamentals of Fashion Designing. There are two major aspects to Fashion one is creating the fashion which designers do and another is communicating that fashion to the masses or amongst people. Both these aspects are integral part of the Fashion Industry and in Diploma in Fashion Styling & Communication, you will learn extensively about the Communicating aspect of Fashion.

The focus will be more on the Communication, Styling, Journalism, and Marketing aspects of Fashion Designing. In the duration of one year, you will study topics such as Fashion Psychology, Fashion Illustration, Communication, Fashion Styling, Fashion Journalism, Fashion Photography, etc. At the end of each semester, you will have projects that will help you in the application of all the knowledge you have gained during this course.

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Weekend Diploma in Fashion Designing

The weekend Program is a one-year course where classes are conducted during weekends. This program caters to fulfill the dreams of those who are employed and who want to fulfill their passion. The curriculum includes Fabric Studies, Fashion Accessories, Fashion Illustration, Pattern Making, Boutique Management, etc.,

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Online Diploma in Fashion Design & Boutique Management

The online diploma in fashion design & boutique management Program is a 6 month course where classes are conducted online. This program is created for Homemakers, Working Professionals to fulfill the dreams of those who are can't find enough time to take full time offline classes but are passionate about becoming a fashion designer.

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Undergraduate Fashion Design Courses

BSc in Fashion & Apparel Design

BSc In Fashion & Apparel Design is a 3 years Fashion Designing course affiliated to Bangalore University. The course has been designed in a way to make it the perfect juxtaposition of Science and Arts. While you learn the art of Designing during these 3 years, you will also be learning about the science behind design and the elements of design as well. BSc in Fashion & Apparel Design will help you to learn how to adapt to the ever-changing Fashion Industry.

BSc in Fashion & Apparel Design Course prepares students to think creatively, critically, and divergently about the design process. Students learn to appreciate the universality of design, contextualize design problems, and blend historical and global perspectives with evolving trends as the foundation for inspired design solutions. Students become design innovators by learning to balance conventional design approaches with new, emergent thinking.

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Postgraduate Fashion Design Courses

Masters in Fashion Management

Masters in Fashion Management is a 2 year Post Graduate program affiliated to Karnataka State Women’s University. The course is designed to help students who are looking to advance their career in the Fashion Industry which includes creativity & managerial skills.

Masters in Fashion Management course focuses on the Management, Marketing, Forecasting, Retail & Export, Entrepreneurship, and Economical aspects of Fashion Industry. It molds our students to think and analyze the requirements of the consumers before they arise.

Students are placed in Fashion Management jobs which include Retail, Branding, Merchandising & Production.

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PG Diploma in Fashion Designing & Boutique Management

A course lasting the duration of two semesters, it is of most value to those who wish to attain a comprehensive education in the art of designing clothing accessories and also learning to merchandise and market their products. Covering topics such as Fabric studies, Fashion Accessories Boutique management, CAD, Fashion Forecasting, Fashion Marketing, the course also comprises of an entrepreneurial development program that focuses on the managerial aspects of fashion designing.

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PG Diploma in Fashion Styling & communication

Fashion Styling & Communication course is a multi-disciplinary and industry-relevant course combining two of the most dynamic and fast-paced areas of fashion: styling and communication. It is designed for individuals looking to enhance their knowledge in fashion journalism, visual merchandising, styling, photography, illustration, creative writing, etc. This course will open the doors to a world of possibilities that will allow you to go way beyond your ambitions for a successful career in fashion. At IIFT, you will be taught by world-class faculty with proven teaching methods to enable you to be the design leaders of the future.

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Placements after completion of Courses

Indian Institute of Fashion Technology is considered one of the best Fashion Designing colleges in Bangalore not just because of the quality of education it provides but also due to the excellent placement record it holds. Check out more about Placements at IIFT.

Job Roles you can get after completion of Fashion Designing Course:

After your completion of the Fashion Designing course at IIFT, you can get into any of the following job roles depending on the course you have taken up.

  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Consultant
  • Fashion Coordinator
  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Bridal Designer
  • Assistant Designer
  • CAD Designer
  • Fashion Content Developer
  • Costume Designer For Film/ Theater
  • Milliner
  • Production Assistant

You can check out this post on Scope of Fashion Designing In India - Careers & Opportunities in Fashion Designing to get more info about the job roles as well as the Scope of Fashion Designing.

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

For Diploma courses, Candidate should have completed 10th whereas for BSc in Fashion & Apparel Design Course, Candidate should have completed 10+2. For the Masters in Fashion Management course, the Candidate should have completed an undergraduate course in any stream from a recognized Institution.

Yes, you can apply for Diploma courses.

There is no entrance exam. However, candidates have to write a 'Statement of Purpose' of their interest in joining the Fashion Designing Course and send along with the application form duly filled in. The telephonic interview will be conducted and selection will be made on a 'First come First Serve' basis.

Yes, hostel facilities are available for students looking for it.

Yes, IIFT has placements and an excellent record at that. You can check out our Placements page for list of companies that have visited IIFT for placements and all the other details.

Yes, IIFT conducts an annual Fashion Show called Fashionite where students get to show off their designs. You can check out our Fashionite page for all the pictures and designs created by our students.

IIFT students are placed in companies like

  • Arvind
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Lifestyle
  • Gokaldas
  • PN Rao
  • Shoppers Stop
  • Max
  • Li&Fung
  • Aditya Birla
  • Shahi Exports
  • Reliance
etc., You can check out our Placements page for list of companies that have visited IIFT for placements and all the other details.

Yes. The internship is compulsory for all the courses. The college provides internship facility to all the students.

Some companies extend paid internships but some do not. It depends on the companies the candidates get into for internship.

For B.Sc course, the admission starts during the previous year-end. The admission has already started for June 2024 academic year.

Download the application form from the website or write to admissions@iiftbangalore.com for the application form. Fill the application form and mail it to admissions@iiftbangalore.com along with a Statement of Purpose. After scrutiny, if the application if shortlisted, you will receive a call from the college for further process or you can fill-up the form here and we will give you a call back with all the details.

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