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March 27, 2026
4 Years
10 + 2 / PUC / Intermediate or Equivalent From a Recognized Board (With Min. 40%)
Bengaluru, Goa, Cochin, Hyderabad, Vijayawada
The four-year B.Des in Fashion Design at JD Institute is designed to nurture creative thinkers and prepare them for the dynamic global fashion industry. The programme offers a balanced blend of design theory and hands-on practice, covering core areas such as fashion design principles, garment construction, fabric studies, fashion branding, and contemporary digital tools.
Through immersive studio sessions, live industry projects, and collaborations with fashion professionals, students gain real-world exposure and practical insights into evolving trends. The curriculum also integrates AI-driven tools for trend forecasting and virtual prototyping, empowering students to transform creative ideas into innovative, market-ready fashion solutions.
| Sl No | Subject Code | Subjects | Type |
| 1 | BdesFD101 | Visualization and Representation – I | Practical |
| 2 | BdesFD102 | Art & Aesthetics | Theory |
| 3 | BdesFD103 | Fundamentals of Design – I | Practical |
| 4 | BdesFD104 | Material Exploration | Practical |
| 5 | BdesFD105 | Digital Fluency | Theory |
| Sl No | Subject Code | Subjects | Type |
| 1 | BdesFD201 | Fundamentals of Design – II | Practical |
| 2 | BdesFD202 | Visualization and Representation – II | Practical |
| 3 | BdesFD203 | Design Communication | Theory |
| 4 | BdesFD204 | Geometry | Practical |
| 5 | BdesFD 205 | Foundation Project | Practical |
| Sl No | Subject Code | Subjects | Type |
| 1 | BdesFD301 | Textile Science | Theory |
| 2 | BdesFD302 | Fashion Illustration – I | Practical |
| 3 | BdesFD303 | Draping – I | Practical |
| 4 | BdesFD304 | Fashion Theory | Theory |
| 5 | BdesFD305 | Design Process – I (ITP) | Practical |
| 6 | BdesFD306 | Sustainable Practices | Theory |
| Sl No | Subject Code | Subjects | Type |
| 1 | BdesFD401 | Surface Ornamentation Techniques | Practical |
| 2 | BdesFD402 | Fashion Illustration – II | Practical |
| 3 | BdesFD403 | Draping II | Practical |
| 4 | BdesFD404 | Indian Traditional Textiles | Theory |
| 5 | BdesFD405 | Digital Tools I (PS) | Practical |
| 6 | BdesFD406 | Design Process – II (ITP) | Practical |
| 7 | BdesFD407 | Entrepreneurship | Theory |
| Sl No | Subject Code | Subjects | Type |
| 1 | BdesFD501 | History of Fashion | Theory |
| 2 | BdesFD502 | Fashion Illustration III | Practical |
| 3 | BdesFD503 | Digital Tools II (AI) | Practical |
| 4 | BdesFD504 | Design Process – III (ITP) | Practical |
| 5 | BdesFD505 | Summer Internship | Practical |
| 6 | BdesFD506 | People Management | Theory |
| Sl No | Subject Code | Subjects | Type |
| 1 | BdesFD601 | PMT GMT 1 | Practical |
| 2 | BdesFD602 | Fashion Forecasting | Theory |
| 3 | BdesFD603 | Fashion Styling | Practical |
| 4 | BdesFD604 | Retail Space Design | Theory |
| 5 | BdesFD605 | Digital Tools III (Indesign) | Practical |
| 6 | BdesFD606 | Design Process – IV (ITP) | Practical |
| Sl No | Subject Code | Subjects | Type |
| 1 | BdesFD701 | PMT GMT 2 | Practical |
| 2 | BdesFD702 | Fashion Merchandising | Theory |
| 3 | BdesFD703 | Craft Cluster Project | Practical |
| 4 | BdesFD704 | Fashion Marketing | Theory |
| 5 | BdesFD705 | Design Process – V (ITP) | Practical |
| Sl No | Subject Code | Subjects | Type |
| 1 | BdesFD801 | Professional Practices | Theory |
| 2 | BdesFD802 | Intellectual Property Rights | Theory |
| 3 | BdesFD803 | Portfolio Development / Graduation Project | Practical |
Where creative education transforms into successful fashion careers.
Prof. Vijayaraghavan M. Chariar has worked in diverse areas including Design for Sustainability, Frugal Innovation, Traditional Knowledge Systems, and Joyous Leadership. He ha…
Participants will be awarded a successful completion certificate from JD Institute on scoring at least 60% marks in each of the evaluation components and completion of the Capstone Project. Participants who are unable to score 60% marks or unable to complete the Capstone Project in the evaluation will only be eligible for the participation certificate.
The admission process typically includes an application, eligibility check, and a personal interview or portfolio review, depending on the centre. The process is designed to assess creativity, interest, and aptitude for fashion design.
Yes, students from any academic background can apply for the programme. A passion for design and creativity is more important than prior arts education.
The programme covers fashion design fundamentals, garment construction, pattern making, draping, textiles, fashion illustration, and digital design tools. It also includes branding, sustainability, and fashion business basics.
Yes, the course strongly focuses on hands-on learning through studio sessions, workshops, and live projects. Practical training helps students apply concepts to real-world fashion scenarios.
Yes, students receive internship opportunities during the programme to gain industry exposure. These internships help build experience, networks, and career readiness.