Certificate Program in Fashion CAD
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Certificate Program in Fashion CAD
About Course
The Certificate Program in Fashion CAD at JD Institute is a comprehensive, skill-driven course designed to equip students with essential digital tools used in the fashion and design industry. Spanning over 6 months, this program focuses on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, enabling learners to create fashion illustrations, garment renderings, textile patterns, technical flats, and professional presentations. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, ensuring students can confidently translate creative ideas into industry-ready digital designs.
Duration: 6 Months
Eligibility: Diploma / Degree in Fashion or related field
Availability: Bangalore
Course with Built-in AI Training
Why Choose Certificate Program in Fashion CAD at JD Institute?
JD Institute brings together industry expertise, practical training, and globally recognized design methodologies. This program is tailored to meet current fashion industry requirements, helping students gain real-world CAD proficiency. With structured sessions, expert faculty, and portfolio-focused learning, students receive personalized guidance and exposure to professional workflows used by fashion brands, export houses, and independent designers.
Course Overview
This 6-month certificate program consists of 30 intensive sessions, each lasting 3 hours, divided equally across three major design software platforms:
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Create digital fashion illustrations and garment renderings
- Design textile patterns, motifs, and repeats
- Develop accurate flat sketches for menswear, womenswear, and kidswear
- Apply color theory and effects using industry-standard CAD tools
- Design professional brochures, portfolios, and presentation layouts
- Build a strong digital fashion portfolio ready for industry placement
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion, students can explore roles such as:
- Fashion CAD Designer
- Fashion Illustrator
- Apparel Designer
- Textile & Surface Designer
- Technical Fashion Designer
- Design Assistant
- Export House CAD Executive
- Freelance Fashion Designer
- Fashion Entrepreneur
Reasons To Apply
- Industry-relevant CAD software training
- Hands-on, project-based learning approach
- Structured sessions with expert faculty
- Portfolio development aligned with fashion industry standards
- Ideal for aspiring designers, students, and professionals upgrading skills
- Certification from a reputed design institute
Adobe Photoshop (10 Sessions)
Students begin with fundamentals such as navigation, color modes, document setup, and file formats. The course progresses through essential tools like selection, drawing, painting, gradients, layers, and filters. Learners explore image adjustments, pattern development, and garment rendering with effects, concluding with practical applications and doubt-clearing sessions.
Adobe Illustrator (10 Sessions)
This module introduces vector-based design concepts, raster vs vector understanding, and advanced illustration techniques. Students learn to use essential and advanced tools including pen tools, shape builder, blend, and symbol tools. The curriculum covers motif and pattern creation, logo design, business stationery, and detailed flat sketches for women’s, men’s, and kids’ garments.
Adobe InDesign (10 Sessions)
Focused on layout and publishing, this module trains students to design professional documents. Learners gain expertise in alignment, layout composition, text formatting, and visual hierarchy. Practical projects include designing an A4 bi-fold brochure for an existing brand and creating professional cover page layouts.
Course Structure
SYLLABUS
Adobe Photoshop – 10 Session *(3 Hrs Each) | |
Session | Topic |
1 | Introduction, fundamental, color modes, Navigation , Create new document, Save & Export File formats, stock Sites. |
2 | Learning of tools – Selection tools, Fill & Stroke. |
3 | Learning of tools – Selection tools, Editing Tools. |
4 | Learning of tools – Drawing tools, Erasing Tools, Eyedropper, Paint Bucket |
5 | Learning of tools – Gradient, Shape tools, Type tool. |
6 | Image Adjustment options, Introduction to layers. |
7 | Working wit Layers & FX |
8 | Applying Filters |
9 | Pattern Development & Garment Rendering with Effects |
10 | Doubts Clarification. |
Adobe Illustrator – 10 Session *(3 Hrs Each) | |
Session | Topic |
1 | Introduction, fundamental, Navigation , Raster Vs Vector, Create new document, Save & Export File formats. |
2 | Learning of tools – Selection, direct selection, shape tools, line tools, Pencil, Brush, Eraser tools. |
3 | Learning of tools – Gradient, Transform, Rotate, Eyedropper, Type tools |
4 | Learning of Adv. tools – Pen Tools, Shape Builder, Blend, Symbol Tools |
5 | Learning of Adv. tools – Create Motifs & Patterns using the tools learnt. |
6 | Basic Logo design using the tools learnt. |
7 | Creation of Business card using the designed logo. |
8 | Creation of Flat sketches – Kid Girl (Aline Frock / Yoke Frock), Women (Top & Skirt) |
9 | Creation of Flat sketches – Men (Trouser) |
10 | Doubts Clarification. |
Adobe InDesign – 10 Session *(3 Hrs Each) | |
Session | Topic |
1 | Introduction, Navigation, Create new document, Save & Export File formats. |
2 | Learning of tools. |
3 | Learning of tools. |
4 | Learning of tools. |
5 | Learning of Alignment & Layout |
6 | Learning of Alignment & Layout |
7 | Learning of Text Composition |
8 | Design Layout of a Brochure (Bi-Fold) A4, for an existing brand. |
9 | Design a cover page – A4 |
10 | Doubts Clarification. |