Fashion and Textile Design Diploma

Program Overview

Comprehensive 11-month program in drawing, textile design, embroidery, apparel, CAD, and creative management. Study fashion/art history, garment development, forecasting, and the business of style.

Course Durations, Eligibility

Career Opportunities

Program Structure

Fashion/textile foundations, pattern making, advanced techniques, creative CAD, merchandising, and business modules.

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If you’re passionate about patterns and colors and yearn for the freedom to bring your imagination to life through creative innovations, a career in fashion and textile designing could be the perfect fit for you. With the ability to make people look their best, being a mandatory requirement, this field offers a dynamic and fulfilling path for those with a keen eye for style. Our diploma courses provide a comprehensive overview of fashion and textile designing, beginning with an analysis of basic concepts that form the foundation of textile design. Students embark on a journey of creative exploration, considering contemporary trends and the diverse product sectors within the industry.

Delving into the rich history and evolution of fashion, students uncover its intricate relationship with art and fabrics. They gain valuable insights into fundamental fashion principles and theories, equipping them with a deeper understanding of the industry’s inner workings. As students’ progress, they transition to a deeper exploration of the textile industry, learning about the draping process and various techniques utilized in textile production, fabrication, and design. This phase lays the groundwork for students to advance into more advanced textile design, where they focus on artistic elements such as embroidery, pattern making, and ornamentation essential to fashion and textile design.

Throughout the module, emphasis is placed on developing interpersonal and client management skills, recognizing their critical role in fostering successful client relationships within the fashion industry. By the end of the program, students emerge equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate both the creative and business aspects of the fashion and textile industry effectively. With a solid foundation in place, they are poised to embark on a fulfilling career journey in this vibrant and ever-evolving field.

Duration

Program

  • History of Fashion
  • Fashion Industry and concepts
  • Fundamentals of Fabric & Theory
  • Introduction to Fashion Sketching and Illustration
  • Introduction to Textiles
  • Element of Textile Design
  • Apparel Development
  • Fashion Materials
  • Fashion as a Language
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Current Global Fashion Trends
  • Analytical Drawing
  • Introduction to Color Theory
  • Design Process
  • Introduction to Pattern Making & Draping
  • Textile Science & Fashion Psychology
  • Creative Textile Design & Textile Art
  • Basics of designing
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Differentiate techniques of painting and drawing
  • Graphic Expression
  • Textile Experimentation & Design
  • Accessories
  • Advanced Textile Designing
  • Management and Design
  • Sewing Fundamentals
  • Fashion Merchandising & Fashion Forecasting
  • Pattern Making & Embroidery
  • Textile Computer Graphics
  • Textile Technology & Trends
  • Fashion Retail Merchandising
  • Visual Merchandising and Promotions
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Prospective Trends
  • Textile Printing Advance
  • Textile Design Advance
  • Quality Control
  • Business Communication
  • Fashion Designer
  • Costume Designer
  • Textile Designer
  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Apparel Production managers
  • Textile Technologist
  • Application Form
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Basic knowledge of the fashion industry
  • 10+2 or Equivalent
  • A good Level of English is required
  • No previous experience required

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Start Your Journey Today

Ready to start your journey? Fill out the application form to apply for this program today.

If you’re passionate about patterns and colors and yearn for the freedom to bring your imagination to life through creative innovations, a career in fashion and textile designing could be the perfect fit for you. With the ability to make people look their best, being a mandatory requirement, this field offers a dynamic and fulfilling path for those with a keen eye for style. Our diploma courses provide a comprehensive overview of fashion and textile designing, beginning with an analysis of basic concepts that form the foundation of textile design. Students embark on a journey of creative exploration, considering contemporary trends and the diverse product sectors within the industry.

Delving into the rich history and evolution of fashion, students uncover its intricate relationship with art and fabrics. They gain valuable insights into fundamental fashion principles and theories, equipping them with a deeper understanding of the industry’s inner workings. As students’ progress, they transition to a deeper exploration of the textile industry, learning about the draping process and various techniques utilized in textile production, fabrication, and design. This phase lays the groundwork for students to advance into more advanced textile design, where they focus on artistic elements such as embroidery, pattern making, and ornamentation essential to fashion and textile design.

Throughout the module, emphasis is placed on developing interpersonal and client management skills, recognizing their critical role in fostering successful client relationships within the fashion industry. By the end of the program, students emerge equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate both the creative and business aspects of the fashion and textile industry effectively. With a solid foundation in place, they are poised to embark on a fulfilling career journey in this vibrant and ever-evolving field.

Duration

11

Months

Program

  • History of Fashion
  • Fashion Industry and concepts
  • Fundamentals of Fabric & Theory
  • Introduction to Fashion Sketching and Illustration
  • Introduction to Textiles
  • Element of Textile Design
  • Apparel Development
  • Fashion Materials
  • Fashion as a Language
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Current Global Fashion Trends
  • Analytical Drawing
  • Introduction to Color Theory
  • Design Process
  • Introduction to Pattern Making & Draping
  • Textile Science & Fashion Psychology
  • Creative Textile Design & Textile Art
  • Basics of designing
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Differentiate techniques of painting and drawing
  • Graphic Expression
  • Textile Experimentation & Design
  • Accessories
  • Advanced Textile Designing
  • Management and Design
  • Sewing Fundamentals
  • Fashion Merchandising & Fashion Forecasting
  • Pattern Making & Embroidery
  • Textile Computer Graphics
  • Textile Technology & Trends
  • Fashion Retail Merchandising
  • Visual Merchandising and Promotions
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Prospective Trends
  • Textile Printing Advance
  • Textile Design Advance
  • Quality Control
  • Business Communication

Career Opportunities

Admission

What you need to apply

  • Application Form
  • Motivational interviewing

Required level and qualification

  • Basic knowledge of the fashion industry
  • 10+2 or Equivalent
  • A good Level of English is required
  • No previous experience required

Connect with IFSDParis

Start Your Journey Today

Ready to start your journey? Fill out the application form to apply for this program today.

Connect with IFSDParis

Start Your Journey Today

Ready to start your journey? Fill out the application form to apply for this program today.