Fashion Designing – Nifty Institute

6 Months

Introduction to Fashion Designing

Introduction and Importance of Fashion Designing
Career in Fashion design
Process and steps involved in Fashion Designing

Digital Fashion Design

Adobe Photoshop Basics
Creating Digital Boards
Technical Flats
Fashion Prototype Samples

Basic Drawing

Importance of Fashion Illustration
9 Heads & 10 Heads Illustration
Understanding Body Movements
Pose Practice for Croqui
Hands and Feet Practice
Face Proportions & Hairstyles
Drapes and Fabric Falls
Design developments
Elements & Principles of design
Color Theory
Painting Techniques
Garment Detailings

Portfolio Developments

Outsourcing for market knowledge
Understanding Product Photography
Compiling the portfolio
Preparing Resume
Dress for Fashion show

Pattern Drafting Basics

Understanding Basic Blocks
Creating Small, Medium, And Large Bodice Blocks
Making Sleeve And Trouser Blocks In Standard Sizes
Taking Measurements From Mannequin
Dart Manipulations
Pattern Variations for final products

History & Future of Fashion

Origin Of Fashion
Brief Era Wise Research
History of Top Fashion Designers (National & International)
Growth & Process of the Fashion Industry
Fashion Terminologies
Surveying Trends & Market Research

Sewing Basics

Introduction to Sewing Machine
Thread Basics, Straight Stitches
Hand Stitches
Sewing practices
Sewing the final products
Working on Seam Finishes
Fabric Handling Techniques

12 Months

All content of 6 months plus listed below

Advance Pattern Drafting

Customized Body Measurements
Gowns and Skirts
Blouses and Saree
Tuxedos and Jackets
Corsets and Stretchable Garments
Jeans and Dungaree
Oversized Garments
(Variations of pattern depends on selected themes)

Digital Designing

Digital Illustrations
Logo Designing
Social Media Posts
Magazine Designing
Professional portfolio development

Advanced Sewing

Fabric Handling
How to Sew Stretchable Fabrics
Stitching Velvets and Sheer Fabrics
Handling Curved Darts and Panels
Fusing Fabrics
Adding boning and pads
Hidden Seam Finishing
Working on Fashion Show

Garment Textiles

Surface Embellishments
Hand Embroidery Stitches
Silk Painting
Tie & dye
Fabric Paintings

Portfolio Development

Final Photoshoots in coordination with instructor
Compiling the portfolio
Preparing Resume
Preparing garment for Fashion show
Jury & Display

Professional Practices

Professional Practices
Working on Customized Garments
Outsourcing
Fashion Photography
Dealing with Market Tailors and Embroiders
Setting the Prices
Discount Strategies
Extracurricular activities
Interview & presentations

2 Years - Advance Diploma

All content of 6 & 12 months plus listed below

Advance Printing Techniques for Garment Textiles

Silk Painting Advance
Bead / Adda Work
Applique
Batik
Block Printing
Screen Printing
Design Tracings according to patterns
Fabric Manipulations

Professional Practices

Working on customized garments
Social Media Handling
Product Photography with editing
Dealing with market embroiders
Promotional Strategies
Marketing Campaigns
Self-Grooming Tips
Costume Designing
Studio Exercises
Creating Brand identity
Thesis Dresses
Display & Jury

Digital Textiles

Motif Developments
Motif Manipulations
Pattern Setting
Digital Stencils
Digital Shirt Designing
Digital Dupatta/ Shawl Designing
Digital Embroidery Prints
Uniform Designs

Fashion Accessories

Motif Developments
Pattern Setting
Recycling
Outsourcing
Material Knowledge
Product Finishing
Jewelry Making Basics