M.A. Fashion Design

Course Overview

The School of Design, Media, and Creative Arts (SDMCA) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) stands out as one of the top Fashion Designing colleges in Bangalore. The Master of Arts, MA in Fashion Designing course is an advanced and specialised graduate course that caters to the needs of aspiring fashion designers looking to elevate their creative skills and industry knowledge.

This post-graduation in Fashion Designing programme offers an immersive experience, allowing students to explore design principles, advanced garment construction techniques, sustainable fashion practices, and innovative technologies.

With an emphasis on conceptual design, trend forecasting, and critical analysis, the Masters in Fashion Designing in India equips graduates to become leaders in the fashion industry. It fosters their ability to create groundbreaking collections, contributes to sustainability in Fashion Designing courses after graduation, and excels as visionary designers.

M.A Fashion Designing Course Highlights
  1. A post-graduation in Fashion Designing programme enables students to discover the world of fashion design and business by encouraging them to enhance their practical skills in Fashion Design and illustration.
  2. Through a Masters in Fashion Designing in India, students will acquire a more specific understanding and appreciation of all factors that influence fashion, trends analysis, garment design and production, fashion styling, and branding.
  3. The fashion sector is constantly evolving, and people desire to show their strong identities through what they wear.
  4. The PG in Fashion Designing program is apt for people passionate about working in the fashion industry.
Course Commencement

Date : August 2024

Eligibility

The qualification required to apply for the program is a minimum of 50% marks in the respective bachelor's degree from a recognized university

Career Path

At the end of this course students acquire managerial skills to enable them to succeed in managerial roles in highly competitive multi-chain organization.

Career Opportunities include:
  1. Fashion Designer
  2. Trend Forecaster
  3. Fashion Buyer
  4. Fashion stylist and Merchandiser
Curriculum Structure

Courses across the Semesters for M.A. Fashion Design are as below:

Semester 1
  1. ADVANCED APPAREL CONSTRUCTION I
  2. FUNDAMENTAL OF FASHION AND APPAREL DESIGN
  3. TEXTILE STUDY
  4. APPAREL PRODUCTION PROCESS
  5. KNITTING TECHNOLOGY
  6. TECHNICAL DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR FASHION
  7. INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA
  8. RESEARCH ARTICLE 1
  9. TD-PCL I
Semester 2
  1. ADVANCED APPAREL CONSTRUCTION II
  2. FASHION RENDERING TECHNIQUES
  3. ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
  4. FASHION RETAILING AND MARKETING
  5. APPAREL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
  6. TEXTILES CRAFT AND TECHNIQUES
  7. TEXTILE WET PROCESSING
  8. OPEN ELECTIVE
  9. TD-PCL II
  10. RESEARCH ARTICLE 2

Semester 3
  1. ADVANCE DRAPING AND SEWING TECHNIQUES
  2. FASHION PORTFOLIO
  3. TREND RESEARCH AND FASHION FORECAST
  4. FASHION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
  5. FASHION VISUAL MERCHANDISING
  6. DIGITAL MARKETING FOR FASHION
  7. OPEN ELECTIVE
  8. TD-PCL III
Semester 4
  1. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  2. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - INTERNSHIP
  3. MAJOR PROJECT - FASHION COLLECTION
  4. TD-PCL IV
  5. RESEARCH ARTICLE 3

Note:
Courses on offer are subject to change between semesters or academic years depending on relevant recommendations from experts in industry, academia and other important stakeholders

Exploring Opportunities Following M.A

As a top university for Fashion Designing programmes in Bangalore, The School of Design, Media, and Creative Arts (SDMCA) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) provides its graduates with an MA in Fashion Design. The course possesses a unique skill set that allows them to conceptualise, design, and develop innovative products.

They work across consumer electronics, furniture, automotive, and more industries. Graduates can use their design skills to start their own design firms or product companies, bringing their innovative ideas to the market. After completing the MA in Fashion Design programme, graduates open doors to a spectrum of promising career opportunities in design and strategic innovation domains. They are well-equipped to take on roles such as:

  1. Creative Directors
  2. Head Designers
  3. Design Consultants
  4. Fashion Educators Or Researchers
  5. Fashion Designer
  6. Trend Forecaster
  7. Fashion Buyer
  8. Fashion Stylist And Merchandiser

Opportunities also exist in sustainable fashion, trend analysis, and design entrepreneurship, enabling graduates to shape the future of fashion while making a meaningful impact on the industry and society. Furthermore, they can apply for PhD programmes too if their inclination is towards teaching or research-related work.


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