DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER FASHION DESIGNER (1YEAR)

Diploma in Computer Fashion Designer (1 Year)

📗 Detailed Syllabus

1. Fundamentals of Fashion Design

• History of Fashion Design
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Fashion Categories (Casual, Formal, Ethnic, Fusion)
• Color Theory, Texture, and Styling
• Fashion Forecasting & Trend Analysis

2. Introduction to Computer-Aided Fashion Design

• Importance of Computerization in Fashion
• Overview of CAD Tools (CorelDRAW, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Setting Up Digital Workspaces
• File Formats and Color Modes (CMYK/RGB)

3. Fashion Illustration & Digital Sketching

• Basics of Human Anatomy for Fashion
• Manual vs. Digital Illustration
• Creating Flat Sketches and Fashion Figures
• Digital Outlining and Rendering
• Accessory Design (Bags, Footwear, Jewelry)

4. Pattern Making Using Software

• Tools and Techniques of Pattern Drafting
• Software for Digital Pattern Making (e.g., TUKAcad, Valentina)
• Basic Blocks: Bodice, Sleeve, Skirt, Pant
• Pattern Grading and Size Variations
• Marker Planning for Fabric Optimization

5. Textile & Fabric Knowledge

• Fabric Types and Properties
• Fabric Selection Based on Design
• Weaves, Knits, and Finishes
• Digital Fabric Swatch Creation
• Handling Fabric Textures Digitally

6. Garment Construction Basics

• Garment Terminology (Seams, Darts, Plackets)
• Fabric Cutting and Stitching Techniques
• Stitch Types and Sewing Machine Functions
• Virtual Stitching and 3D Garment Visualization (Intro)

7. Fashion Portfolio Development

• Concept Creation and Mood Board Design
• Collection Planning (Seasonal / Theme-Based)
• Spec Sheets, Tech Packs, and Line Sheets
• Digital Portfolio Tools and PDF/Print Compilation
• Personal Branding for Designers

8. Fashion Technology and E-Commerce

• Fashion Retail: Offline vs Online
• Role of Social Media in Fashion Promotion
• Introduction to Online Selling Platforms (Shopify, Etsy)
• Basics of Fashion Photography and Lookbooks
• Costing, Budgeting & Product Tagging

9. Final Project

• Design a 3–5 Outfit Fashion Collection
• Digital Sketches + Patterns
• Fabric Selection and Construction (optional physical or simulated)
• Presentation to Jury / Faculty Review Panel
• Portfolio and Project Compilation