Master of Science or MSc. in Fashion Design and Management is a postgraduate program offered by Academy of design and management, Cochin , under guidance and management by one of the top fashion schools in India, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, in collaboration with Singhania University. This programme allows you to develop a unique blend of holistic approach to fashion design education with management skills, master analytical tools and customer marketing techniques in order to understand and to lead their own independent or collaborative practice through training in fashion brand management. It Develops a deep understanding of the dynamics of the innovation-oriented fashion design industries, to identify, conceive and provide solutions to current problems, the ability to manage companies and develop fashion brands in a successful way.

Graduates in MSc. in Fashion Design and Management by Academy of design and management, Cochin, return to the workforce with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in global and local manufacturing, ethical production, fundamental and advanced concepts of design, pattern making, garment construction, Fashion management, apparel merchandising and marketing. Through its pedagogy, the course aims to prepare students to challenge the scope and interpretation of fashion, and encourages applications from students who have the courage to explore rapid innovation methods that unlock opportunities.

COURSE OVERVIEW

• The course aims to integrate theoretical and practical training based on current apparel industry standards.
• Emphasis is placed on conceptualizing and applying advanced creative processes and technical skills such as pattern making and garment construction.
• Provides knowledge on the various digital mediums used in today’s apparel industry.
• Trains students to be fashion designers and gives them the ability to start their own fashion design brands.
• Provides A global perspective on fashion design education.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Students gain the ability to attain a strong understanding of pattern making and garment construction, as well as an understanding of various digital software used in fashion design practice.
• A strong understanding of the concept of sustainability and its integration into the making process.
• Communicate ideas professionally and connect with intended customer using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to fashion domain.
• Development of the ability and skill to create and present work that is responsive to the the current and evolving demands of the apparel industry.
• Students are equipped with the skill to organise and manage their own fashion design brands, along with the development of decision making skills.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviours necessary to compete in the marketplace for art and design.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Academy of Design and Management, Cochin under the guidance and management of JD Institute of Fashion Technology holds strong industry linkages with various fashion and apparel brands and institutions. Being a graduate from this programs enable students to:

• Work with fashion and textile brands
• Establish their own independent fashion design brands
• Work with fashion buying houses and export houses
• Work in retail industries as merchandiser
• Fit Technician
• Quality Manager
• Design Manager
• Entrepreneurs
• Academicians

SYLLABUS

• Fashion Thinking & Design Process
• Pattern Making
• Garment Manufacturing Technology
• Fashion Figure Drawing
• Textile Appreciation
• Fashion Draping
• Surface Design Techniques

• Pattern Making
• Garment Manufacturing Technology
• Textile Processing
• Fashion Rendering
• CAD – I
• Electives Craft Documentation/Traditional Textiles

• Research Philosophies
• Fashion Merchandising
• Fashion Forecasting
• Sustainable Design Practices
• CAD – II
• Thesis – I

• Visual Merchandising & Fashion Styling
• Marketing & brand Management
• Entrepreneurship & Professional Practices
• Thesis – II