PG Diploma in Fashion Design and Management – 2 Years (JD Institute)
18/04/2024 2024-06-21 11:33PG Diploma in Fashion Design and Management – 2 Years (JD Institute)
About Course
JD Institute of Fashion Technology campuses in Bangalore, Cochin and Goa offer a two-year postgraduate diploma or PG Diploma in Fashion Design and Business Management. The pedagogy of the program is informed by the integration of theory and practice, and students are equipped with the aptitude to enhance their creative identity and expand the scope of their creative practice. The cohort is trained in the various established and evolving nuances of fashion design from conceptualisation to execution and presentation; with a strong emphasis on challenging the potential, capabilities and significance of fashion and fashion business management in the contemporary context. Students are realised to be leaders of today and tomorrow through a curriculum that engages them in external projects and presentations, along with the development of entrepreneurial and marketing skills.
PG Diploma in Fashion Design and Business Management challenges the understanding of fashion as a phenomenon, a cause and a means; and facilitates the interrogation of the various historical, cultural and social parameters that inform its practice and methodologies. Training students in textile and surface manipulation techniques, along with fashion illustration and technical aspects of pattern making and garment construction they develop an advanced skill and aptitude in realising and executing a fashion collection. Backed by a research-driven design, creative and technical process, the cohort is encouraged to challenge the role that fashion plays in the current climate, regionally and globally. Students also develop the aptitude to interpret trends and formulate forecasts; along with a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive influences that inform fashion and its business. Through the development of digital and entrepreneurial skills, the curriculum fosters a generation of pioneers who are responsible and who hold the capability to lead the future of fashion efficiently and effectively.
Course Overview
- PG Diploma in Fashion Design and Business Management follows a curriculum that is holistic and interdisciplinary, integrating classroom-lectures with interactive seminars, individual business reports and practice-driven learning.
- The program module equips students with marketing and entrepreneurial skills to lead an informed practice that is responsive and adaptive to the current climate, and come up with solutions that address the issues and potential concerns of the industry.
- The course equips students with the aptitude to understand and execute an innovative design process, along with the development of fashion thinking, fabric processes, illustration, garment construction, trend analysis, media, brand identity and management skills.
- The program integrates creativity with its management; helps develop critical and creative thinking capabilities of the students which enable them to identify current and potential issues in the fashion industry.
- The students have the opportunity to learn from and be a part of live industry projects, collaborations, guest speaker series, international study tours and visits.
Learning Outcomes
- Development of strong creative, critical and analytical skills, and rewarding industry relationships.
- Develop a personal creative identity; gain an advanced understanding of the potential of fashion; understand the scope and responsive nature of the field to the current climate.
- Students will have an in-depth knowledge on apparel and textile design, production methods, consumer behaviour, supply chain, supply chain management, and the various other parameters that inform its practice.
- The training obtained from the course promises immense employment opportunities and ensures a successful career in the fashion industry.
- Development of the skills required for the efficient management and running of a business.
Career Opportunities
Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion Design and Business Management trains its students for various roles in this growing and evolving field such as Fashion Designer, Production Manager, Visual Merchandiser, Design Manager, Media and Trend Analyst, PR, Brand Management and in specialised fields such as quality control and research methodologies.
- Interior Stylist
- Interior Journalism
- Visual Merchandiser
- Graphic Designer
- Retail Space Designer
- Commercial Interior Designer
- Institutional Interior Designer
- Residential Interior Designer
- Exhibition Designer
- Furniture Designer
- Spatial Designer
- Spatial Design Consultant
- Product Design Educator
- Facility Manager
- CAD Designer
- Product Designer
Reasons To Apply
- PG Diploma in Fashion Design and Business Management prepares its students to meet the demands of the apparel industry efficiently through a pedagogy that supports and values creative thinking, problem-solution and adaptability.
- The program provides the freedom to explore, research and enquire about the personal interest and concerns of the students, and encourages them to identify areas of specialisation.
- The program aims to produce competent professionals who are equipped to meet the creative, technological, and managerial demands of the industry and the practical world. Students who wish to continue further higher education are also encouraged to apply.
- The students also have the opportunity to gain a deep understanding through industry exposure, seminars, workshops and other avenues to foster connections and learning.
- Gain learning experience that is internationally recognised.
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