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B.Des. Fashion Design

Fashion Design focuses on the creation of textile, clothing, accessories, wearable tech, and costumes. Students learn about fashion history, textiles, pattern-making, and garment construction. The curriculum includes courses in fashion sketching, draping, and fashion marketing.

Duration

4 years

 

Programme type

Full time

Programme Regulations

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed the PUC / 12th / Equivalent Exam. from any recognized board.  

Key Features

  • Teach students the art and science of fashion design.
  • Foster creativity, fashion trend analysis, and garment production skills.
  • Prepare students for careers in fashion houses, apparel manufacturing, or entrepreneurship.

Scope and Objective

  • Teach students the art and science of fashion design.
  • Foster creativity, fashion trend analysis, and garment production skills.
  • Prepare students for careers in fashion houses, apparel manufacturing, or entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure

  • Fundamentals of Design I
  • Typography I
  • Visual Identity Design I
  • Layout Design I
  • Mini Project I
  • Introduction to Product Design
  • Mini Project II
  • Design Thinking I
  • Community Service I
  • Semester I Project
  • Drawing I
  • Introduction to Fashion Design
  • Mini Project III
  • Introduction to Interior (Space) Design
  • Mini Project IV
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Arts & Philosophy
  • Community Service II
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Semester II Project
  • Fundamentals of Design II
  • History of Art and Design I
  • Textile Design
  • Textile Science
  • Critical Inquiry
  • Ethics and Values
  • Community Service – III
  • Career Preparedness Program-I
  • Project III (Textile Styling)
  • Interdisciplinary Elective I
  • History of Art & Design II
  • Fashion Theory & Design
  • Apparel Construction
  • Indian Constitution
  • Hindi / Kannada / English / FL
  • Community Service – IV
  • Career Preparedness Program-II
  • Project IV (Apparel Construction)
  • Interdisciplinary Elective II
  • History of Art and Design III
  • Traditional Indian Textile Art
  • Fashion Accessory
  • Draping
  • Design Management
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Prepare for Aptitude Tests – III
  • Project V – (Accessory Design)
  • Interdisciplinary Elective III
  • History of Art & Design IV
  • System Design
  • Research Methodology
  • CAD
  • Knitwear and Apparel Quality Control
  • Sociology of Globalization & Sustainable Development
  • Design Thinking – II
  • Career Preparedness Program-III
  • Project VI – (Wearable Tech)
  • Interdisciplinary Elective IV
  • History of Art & Design V
  • Universal Design
  • Career Advancement
  • Project VII – (Design Intervention & Communication)
  • Graduation Portfolio
  • Exhibition
  • Graduation Project – (Specialization)

Programme Assessment

  • Assessment includes assignments, case studies, and mini projects, as internal assessment, and semester project presentations, and portfolio reviews as semester assessment.
  • Evaluation emphasizes creative problem-solving, design aesthetics, project viability, technical skills, and attitude.

Programme Outcome

  • Graduates can work as fashion designers, pattern makers, fashion merchandisers, or stylists.
  • They contribute to the fashion industry by designing clothing lines, accessories, or even launching their fashion brands.
  • Alumni often influence trends in fashion and contribute to the creative aspects of the apparel industry.

Course Outcomes

SOD Course Outcomes

What expertise will you gain?

Fashion Illustration and Design Techniques

Textile Selection and Fabric Technology

Pattern Making and Garment Construction

Fashion Forecasting and Trend Analysis

Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Practices

Career Opportunity

  • Product Designer
  • Industrial Designer
  • Furniture Designer
  • Automotive Designer
  • Design Researcher
  • Interaction Designer
  • Packaging Designer
  • Sustainable Product Designer
  • User Experience (UX) Designer
  • Innovation Consultant

Placements at

CMR University

200+ Recruiters, Pre-Placement modules from first semester focus on employability, emphasis on experiential learning, extensive focus on Internships, Training for competitive examinations – CAT, GRE, TOEFL, CMAT, Bank PO, and more.

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FAQs

A fashion design course allows students to learn the art of designing lifestyle merchandise, mainly clothing and accessories.

CMRU’s school of design is among the best fashion designing colleges in Bangalore, known for providing students with relevant knowledge, hand-on training, and industry exposure.

After finishing their graduate degree in Design, students can find employment in different verticals of the fashion industry. E.g., manufacturing, exporting, sales, marketing, retail, etc. They can also design independently and sell their products directly into the market.

Students interested in becoming fashion designers should enroll in a reputed fashion design course in Bangalore. During the course, they can pursue an internship at esteemed companies to gain industry exposure and develop real-life skills to build their career.

CMRU’s school of design is a top-notch fashion design institute in Bangalore that offers undergraduate courses in design and training support to students.

Students seeking admission to a fashion design program in Bangalore can enroll at CMRU’s design school. The admission applications can be submitted online. You can check out more details related to admissions at the university’s website.

Yes. The university offers placement assistance to students through training and internships with the best fashion organizations in the industry. Students get the opportunity to create their portfolio during the internship that could be presented to employers during the placement.

Please visit the Fee Structure page

B Des in fashion design is a 4-year programme.

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