Certificate Course Outline

Module 1

Fundamentals of Design

Summary:

The first module introduces design fundamentals, covering various aspects of the initial design development.

– You will be introduced to different elements and principles of design that will be the foundation for your design development.
– Understanding Different aspects of Art, Craft and Design and studying the work by different artists and craftsmen.
– Learn to analyse and develop an eye for the finer details beginning your design journey.

Module 2

Work Health & Safety Standards

Summary:

The module helps understand the responsibilities of a safe work environment and applying quality standards.

– Learning about the different practices followed to maintain the Standards that apply to the TCF industry.
– Knowledge about the various risk and safety management procedures.
– Learning about quality assurance and the various aspects of quality control in the fashion industry.

Module 3

The Fashion Industry

Summary:

In this module, you will learn how the fashion industry, a multibillion-dollar global enterprise devoted to the business of making and selling clothes, functions.

– You will learn about the fashion calendar and the important aspects of planning for fashion seasons.
– You will learn about Legendary fashion designers, world-class fashion houses/ boutiques, museums, exhibitions, and fashion shows.
– Knowledge about the big fashion world out there beyond the fashion capital cities.
– You will learn about terms and terminology associated with the Fashion Industry.

Module 4

Textiles and Clothing

Summary:

This module will teach you about textile fibres, yarns, fabric types, characteristics, and design.

– You will learn about various aspects of the properties & process of fibre to final fabric.
– You will learn the textile development process and identification of fabrics that will help you further develop your collection.
– You will study about the technical, smart and emerging textiles.

Module 5

Fashion History & Contextual Studies

Summary:

This Module highlights the fashion trends and contextual studies through the key designers, styles and periods to trace the evolution of historical fashion in the social, economic and political contexts.

– You will be able to understand the factors that affect the fashion during a particular period.
– It will help you understand the process of fashion evolution that will become an inspiration to develop contemporary fashion ideas that are relevant to the current times.

Module 6

Fashion Sketching & Illustration

Summary:

In this module, you will learn the fashion illustration and rendering process, which will play an integral part in developing and communicating your design ideas visually.

– You will get to know various tools and techniques that are used in the illustration and rendering process.
– You will get the Knowledge and tips to communicate your ideas of components like hairstyles, colouring different skin tones, textile rendering through illustrations.

Module 7

Sewing Technology

Summary:

This module will skill you for understanding the different components of the apparel manufacturing process.

– You will learn about a sewing machine's parts, functioning and maintenance.
– You will learn about different components, parts and finishes that are used in the production of garments.
– It will help you evaluate and understand the quality parameters and standards that are followed in the industry.

Module 8

Pattern Making

Summary:

In this module you will learn about the various pattern making processes, & layout.

– You will learn about unconventional materials and tools that are used in the pattern making process.
– You will understand the terminologies associated with the process, which will help you communicate with the field experts.
– You will be introduced to the process of measuring a human body and understanding standard measurement charts.

Module 9

Draping

Summary:

In this module, you will learn the process of positioning and pinning the fabric on a dressform that can be used to create the basic pattern or to design organically by playing with the fabric on the form.

– You will learn about the various tools and materials that will help you drape efficiently and get a desired outcome.
– You will learn about various steps involved in Pre-Preparation for draping, like taping the dress form, muslin preparation and fabric selection.
– You will also learn about the tips like pinning directions and grainline that will help you achieve quality outcomes.

Module 10

Surface Ornamentation

Summary:

In this module, you will learn about surface ornamentation techniques, fabric manipulation, natural dyeing and indigenous printing.

– This will help you understand the transformation of art to modern fabrics ornamentation by various kinds of tools and techniques which come from various parts of the world.
– This module will help you study the various indigenous techniques and cultures that practice the same art in their own unique ways.

Module 11

Merchandising & Marketing

Summary:

In this module you will learn the fundamental skills and acquire knowledge necessary to guide and operate in the real fashion industry in local and international realities.

– This will help you learn the basic theories of consumer behavior and psychology.
– You will understand various promotional and marketing strategies that are commonly used in the TCF industry.

Module 12

Building a Fashion Collection

Summary:

This Module is an amalgamation of the topics learnt from the fundamentals of design, skills based and technical subjects that help you in collection development.

– You will learn about the fashion design process from conceptualisation, designing, range planning, sample development and launching your collection.
– This will help you to explore and understand the various career opportunities in the world of Fashion.
– You will learn to communicate and represent a fashion story.

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