Annexure - I

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Course Subject Subject brief

To sensitize and introduce fashion accessory industry. Segmenting of accessories into categories
Introduction to Fashion
Accessory Design of fashion products. Understanding the fashion accessories industry landscape. Sense the
Accessories- UG
accessory market & potential.
To ensure product knowledge competency among fashion related graduates. To sensitize and
Introduction to Fashion introduce fashion accessory industry. Segmenting of accessories into categories of fashion
Accessory Design
Accessories- PG products. Understanding the fashion accessories industry landscape. Sense the accessory market
& potential.
Fashion Accessory Design Statement design collection making. Creation & presentation of the fashion accessory dream
Accessory Design
Prototyping collection. To realize (materialization & construction) the final design concept.
To introduce many different materials and processes as applicable to product design, exploring
Fashion Accessories - Materials & their properties and how they have been used by some of the most innovative designers around
Accessory Design
Process Exploration the world. Enabling students to learn and explore to achieve new experiences and ideas.
Conceptual approaches to material use.
Enable students to translate rough concepts into implementable design solutions. Refine the
Accessory Design Design Detailing design concepts and provide greater degree of detailing across the layers of the product.
Articulation of information that is required for technical specification sheet.
To correlate design activity and its relevance to society. To enable the learners to leverage the
ubiquity and power of design in creating opportunities, that brings value to societal needs. To
Accessory Design Design & Society
think clearly and critically about the social relevance of design. Create framework for design
thoughts and actions with the ability for societal wellbeing.
UX Design Process; Understanding user experience existing in the surrounding. Understanding
complexities in environments and solving them by better experience design. Ability to identify
Accessory Design Experience Design
effective methods of user research for given experience design project and how to implement it.
Communicate digital tool through visual design for effective interaction by users.
Home Accessory Design Design a signature collection. Creation & presentation of the home accessory dream collection.
Accessory Design
Prototyping To realize (materialization & construction) the final design concept.

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Ability to formulate strategy for design led business practices. To understand the synergy among
design, innovation, management, technology to achieve cultural, economic and environmental
Accessory Design Design Management understanding in the business processes. To be able to recognize new business opportunity and
to bring in innovation within the business environment. To be able to take design leadership role
and strategically bring in new and innovative approach to the business practices.

To provide fundamentals of freehand and assisted sketching techniques of lifestyle accessories.

To develop the essential skills required for rendering lifestyle accessories accurately. To work with
Accessory Design Sketching & Rendering
state of the art drawing tools such as markers, pen tablets as well as traditional media. To analyze
lifestyle accessory product & representing concepts and illustrating corresponding forms.
Manipulate materials and discover their potential. Enhance sensitivity to the tangible
characteristics of materials. To ensure that materials continue to push creative boundaries. To
Accessory Design Materials for Designers help students to approach materials intuitively, develop their own creativity and boost their
learning process of the creation and development of new product concepts. Ability to identify
right material & right tools for product realization.
Bag pattern development and construction. Introduction to bag forms, size and shapes. Various
Adeptness In Accessories (Bags:
Accessory Design components of bag construction. Application techniques and surface detailing. Integrated
Bag construction techniques)
components and their construction techniques. Bag Finishing techniques.
Adeptness In Accessories Carpentry and basic furniture manufacturing techniques. Material: Basic Properties, Basic Joinery,
Accessory Design (Furniture: Basic carpentry & Basic Fabrication Techniques, Basic Finishing. An introduction of various manufacturing processes
Wood joineries) and various finishing techniques frequently adopted in furniture design.
To define and classify various home spaces/ environment and the products pertaining to the
Introduction to Home
Accessory Design spaces. Discuss the functionality and emotive aspects and their role in the specific environments
Accessories
at home. Insights into the home décor opportunities.
To introduce wearable technology within the domain of jewellery. Enhance jewellery experience
Accessory Design Smart Jewellery for futuristic scenarios. Integrating smart material and wearable technology in jewellery. Design
solutions for emerging scenarios, with multi-functional/ sensory values beyond adornment.

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Provide an immersive experience to the students in the craft sector, with respect to product,
people and cultural context. Sensitize towards the Indian traditional design with their social
Accessory Design Craft Research & Documentation context. Ability to gather relevant data / information, ability to Interact, observe, document and
present. Having realistic understanding of selected craft cluster to equip for integration with
professional expertise.
This subject enthuse the students with specific domain knowledge of dining decor category.
Accessory Design Dining Décor Design Project Emphasis on various product categories in context to dining environments. Understanding the
emotional factors associated with dining décor products in given space or environment.
To enable students to work in rich and varied crafts scenarios in India where tradition and
innovation come together. This introduces the students to work upon the concept of co-creation
Design Studio (Co-creative-Craft
Accessory Design with artisans. The objective is to understand, design and develop new product/s suitable for a
Based Design Project)
certain market/ a new segment, applying traditional crafts skills and techniques. To understand
nuances and constrains involved in craft production.
The objective of the subject is to develop aptitude to analyze data, interpret & communicate the
Bachelore of Fashion
Data Analytics & R analysis and visualize the outcomes through inferential statistics using logic for querying data
Technology
sets. (Data analytics using R)
To sensitize and create an awareness of sustainable design & technology, enabling students to
recognize the economic and environmental impacts of the design & technology they choose to
Bachelore of Fashion
Sustainable Production reduce its ill effects. Students shall be introduced to various aspects of Sustainability and its best
Technology
practices in respect of fashion supply chain: Product Lifecycle Assessment, Carbon footprint,
Green Labels, Sustainability Index, Green building etc.
The includes introduction to Globalization and International Business; Cultural, Political, Legal &
Bachelore of Fashion Economic environments facing Business, International Trade and Investment theory, Cross-
International Business
Technology National Cooperation & Agreements, Export-Import Strategies, Global Manufacturing & Supply
Chain Management etc.
This subject aims at imparting basic understanding of IoT, the building blocks of an IoT system
Bachelore of Fashion
Internet of Things (IOT) (Architectural Overview) including the communication protols etc. Some hands-on working with
Technology
embeded system to develop basic IoT system is also involved.

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Introduction to Control System: Open loop, closed loop, P, PI, PD, PID, Transfer function;
Bachelore of Fashion
Mechatronics-II Mechatronics system design process, Optimization of Mechatronics design; Simulation of
Technology
Mechatronics system using applicatons like Simulink & Simscape / Matlab®, LabVIEW
The objective of the subject is to provide Knowledge of Maintenance Activities for an apparel
Industry; understanding of various maintenance systems; Understanding relationship between
Bachelor of Fashion
Maintenance Management production, quality, machine life, prevention of breakdowns and maintenance costs; Concept of
Technology
Reliability and maintainability; Replacement decision; Introduction to concepts of TPM, Kaizen,
Terotechnology and Tribology.
The aim of the subject is to provide a basic understanding of the various concepts and
significance of PMTS and to provide understanding and knowledge of various types/categories of
Bachelor of Fashion
Method Time Measurement MTM. Students need to be prepared to undertake MTM activities for the improvement of
Technology
productivity with hands-on practice on MTM based commercial solutions available for the
apparel industry.
This is an introductory course wherein the objective is to introduce students to the concepts of
Bachelor of Fashion CSR and its importance in the apparel industry; ethics and code of conduct related to corporate
Corporate Social Responsibility
Technology strategies and help them appreciate the role and importance of stakeholders in CSR activities;
Evaluate key issues in implementation of social codes in garment companies
This course aims at improving reasoning ability of participants with skilful analysis, evaluation,
Elective Subject Critical Thinking assessment and reconstruction by providing the skillsets for organization, correlation,
interpretation and evaluation of data, information and arguments.
This course will explore facets of Indian art, culture and architecture through the ages through an
Indian History of Art, interdisciplinary approach focusing on the detailed study of representative monument / painting
Elective Subject
Architecture and Culture / music sculpture / artwork/literary work and connecting it to the sociocultural ethos of the time
and place.
This course will allow students to identify, imbibe and demonstrate the significance of the moral
Elective Subject Professional Ethics & Values
compass, which sets the standards of personal and corporate behaviour.
Elective Subject Economics Course deals the basic understanding of mangerial economics
This course helps to understand structural aspects and consequent behaviour of systems arising
Elective Subject System Thinking out of interrelatedness, feedback loops, self organising behaviour and the emergent, dynamic
nature of systems.

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The course focuses on teaching the intricate details of modelling, hair do, make –up, grooming,
Elective Subject Beauty & Makeup
floor etiquettes for a fashion showcase.
This course will facilitate understanding of the different forms of communication including non-
Elective Subject Communication verbal communication. It will facilitate improved vocabulary and verbal expression, listening
skills, report and resume writing, and presentation skills for social and professional interactions.
This course is about appreciating the elements that go into the making of a good story. It entails
learning techniques to improve writing processes and explore creativity and expression through
Elective Subject Creative Writing
writing. This course will also further explore cross-cultural narratives through the art of
storytelling.
This course outlines the organizational principles of society, and the basis of cultural norms,
Elective Subject Cultural Anthropology
mores and behaviour
This course will allow students to reach their creative potential by exploring space, narrative,
Elective Subject Dance
rhythm & movement and understand the nuances of the selected art form.
For the State specific language, it is an introduction to the language of the local environment
surrounding the working environment of specifc south india, and opportunity to develop a
Languages course - Kannada /
functional understanding, which will enable basic interaction with the local community.
Elective Subject Tamil,Japanese,French,German,S
For the foreign language, it is about acquiring minimum proficiency and working knowledge in a
panish
language native to a region where the institute with which the student is desirous of entering into
a student exchange programme is situated.
The intention is to provide the student the opportunity to learn from a known expert in a
Elective Subject Making Sense of Calligraphy particular domain, so as to push the frontiers of curiosity, sensibility and understanding, and to
be inspired by extraordinary minds.
The intention is to provide the student the opportunity to learn from a known expert in a
Elective Subject Making sense of Interior Design particular domain, so as to push the frontiers of curiosity, sensibility and understanding, and to
be inspired by extraordinary minds.
This course will enable broad awareness and evaluation of the various forms of media and their
role in the transmission of information and formation of opinion. It will study the connect
Elective Subject Media Studies
between popular trends and entertainment. It will explore the impact of social media and online
publishing on the media landscape and the portents for the future.

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This course allows NIFT students to learn the basic techniques and principles behind good
Elective Subject Photography
photography
This course will be about the study of signs and symbols in communication and in the narratives
Elective Subject Semiotics of history, culture, mythology etc. It will help the understanding of codes as carrier/ transmitter
of meaning, identity and practice across time and across diverse populations

The course will juxtapose the planet’s ability to sustain life with the factors that derail that ability
Elective Subject Sustainability Studies – like human consumption, waste generation, greenhouse effect, depletion of natural resources,
population explosion, poverty and inequity and discuss strategies and case studies.
This course in Yoga/meditation aims at inculcating rich Indian philosophies guiding individuals to
live happier and healthier lives. These techniques empower and strengthen one’s body to reduce
Elective Subject Yoga & Meditation Techniques
stress and become more efficient. It also promotes relaxation for clearer minds and better
decisionmaking ability.
This course will focus on appreciating the various forms of leadership and the qualities that go
Elective Subject Design Thinking into the making of a leader - It will also ender the meaning that leadership is more than the
position one holds.
This course will focus on appreciating the various forms of leadership and the qualities that go
Elective Subject Leadership into the making of a leader - It will also render the meaning that leadership is more than the
position one holds.
To be able to understand the basic principles of research and learn various methods available for
Elective Subject Research Methodology
collecting and analyzing data to aid critical thinking.
The course aims at studying the various aspects of human cognition and their impact on social
Elective Subject Psychology behaviour. It also seeks to relate psychological theory, concepts and methods to real life
problems.
This course will allow students to reach their creative potential by exploring space, narrative,
Elective Subject Theatre
rhythm & movement and understand the nuances of the selected art form.
This course will allow students to reach their creative potential by exploring space, narrative,
Elective Subject Music
rhythm & movement and understand the nuances of the selected art form.
This course will give a hands-on experience of maintaining functional, aesthetically pleasing
Elective Subject Landscaping & Gardening
outdoor spaces. This course will also engage students in active gardening.

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This course will help deepen the student’s understanding of self in relation to others. It will
enhance self confidence, enable dealing with barriers in the way of the social expression of
Elective Subject Personality Development individual personality, and infuse the traits of working in a team towards a common goal.
Improved self-concept and self confidence. Demonstration of understanding of group dynamics;
ability to work in a team for common goal. Ability to recognise and regulate stress.

Aim of the elective is to make participants able to understand, feel, experience and explore about
their Senses and realise about their potentials and uses/misuses, and help them to cultivate
habits for best use of senses to achieve excellence in their day to day on-going endeavours.
Elective Subject Making Sense of "Senses vs Self"
Students will be able to state the importance and benefits of having senses and sense organs.
Students will be able to describe the difference of having and non-having senses. Students will
realize their potentials and use/misuses of their senses and sense organs.
This course aims at understanding social relations, institutional structures of society and
behaviour through debate, dialogue and experiential learning. Ability to decipher the underlying
Elective Subject Sociology
principles at work in social relationships. Ability to apply principles of Sociology to the
understanding of institutions and social behaviour
Relevant Knowledge to Letterform and special terminology to design including calligraphy,
Fashion Communication Semiotics & Letterforms lettering and typography. The cultural significance of typography as a means to convey messages
and the application of semiotics with a focus on its use as a communication tool.
Fashion Communication Fashion in Print Media History of Print media & role of fashion in print media.
Fashion Communication Advance Fashion Styling The advance scope and outreach of styling in the fashion and lifestyle industry.
Fashion Communication Fashion Styling Types of styling, trends of fashion styling , thematic look creation & celebrity styling.
History of Fashion, psychology of fashion and knowledge of various costume, fashion looks and
Fashion Communication Fashion Culture & Costume
styles.
The course is designed to give overview of basic makeup techniques and to develop their skills in
Fashion Communication Hair & MakeUp
using those techniques

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Vector Graphic and Design Insights of publication design software & tools , Space representation by 2d & 3D modeling in
Fashion Communication
Drafting (Illustrator & AutoCAD) Autocad
Exhibition and Set Design (3D
Fashion Communication Exhibition & Set design detail knowledge with fluency in 3Dmax software Inputs.
Max)
Augmented & Virtual Reality Technology based advancement to enhance Brand & Shopping Experience to optimize business
Fashion Communication
Design performance.
Principles of animation and motion graphics for video, knowledge of Adobe Animate & After
Fashion Communication 2D animation & Motion Graphic
Effects.
Digital representation of various spaces using a cad software , specially for products & spaces.
Fashion Communication Digital Design( AutoCAD)
Technical solutions for integrated projects.
Interpretation of Indian folk narratives to popularise the folk art, Craft, and folk lore through
Fashion Communication Story Telling & Narratives ethnographic research. Ability to construct coherent narratives for presentation in different
media streams
Fashion Communication Non Linear Editing Basic of non - linear editing techniques and its nuances to create professional video editing skill.

Demonstrate skills for low fidelity prototyping and enhanced visual sense for high fidelity
Fashion Communication Interface Design
wireframe. to create digital visual user interface for applications on mobile, web and laptop.
The grammar of video production, principles of motion capturing, light and sound required for a
Fashion Communication Moving Images & Editing
video shoot.
The course is to make understand and visualize the commercially viable ideas to articulate
Fashion Communication Exhibition Design exhibition design, creative display ideas for brand promotion , Brand experienceand and brand
communication.
Basics of Calligraphy, handling of calligraphy pens to write different scripts, fundamental ways
Fashion Communication Calligraphy Workshop
and traditional techniques of designing a letterform.
Paper types and manipulation by using different techniques to design or to create
Fashion Communication Paper Engineering Workshop
communication solution.
The scope of trend forecasting in the global and local fashion industry, factors influencing societal
Fashion Communication Trend Spotting and research
trends, trend spotting & analyzing of trends.

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Fashion and e-commerce photography, basic function and aesthetics of flashlights, operation of
Fashion Communication Studio Photography
studio light and eqiupment.
The genre of product photography and it’s applications, use of camera as a tool for creative
Fashion Communication Product Photography presentation of the product & control of lighting, styling and perspective to enhance the visual
properties of the product.
To understand and analyse the various factors that influence the shifts and changes in clothing
and fashion across the centuries. To understand fashion as a complex system that represents,
Fashion Design History of Clothing and Fashion responds to and influences culture, economics, politics, technology etc. To cultivate curiosity
about the non-linear evolution of contemporary fashion as a socio-cultural symbolic product
through identification and interpretation of current and historic references.
To familiarize students with the role of styling in fashion advertising print media, TV commercials,
and video assignments. To explain the work and responsibilities of the fashion stylist. To analyse
Fashion Design Fashion Styling & Image Creation
the visual composition in a fashion photograph. To develop the ability to style a photoshoot for a
magazine/ fashion show.
The course is conceptualized and developed in response to need of fast changing fashion
Fashion Design Performance Clothing industry. It focuses on use of smart and functional textile innovations into high demand
performance clothing.
To present an overview of ancient Indian clothing as it unfolds through the ages. To correlate
ancient Indian and indigenous clothing in different geographical and socio-cultural contexts. To
History of Clothing - Indigenous examine the range and multiplicity of regional and local Indian dress, coiffure and ornaments in a
Fashion Design
& Contemporary India variety of styles based on classes and communities. To study history and evolution of costumes
and the fashion industry of India post-independence, within its socio-cultural context. To design
contemporary/ contextual outfits based on inspiration of period costumes.
Comprehend the phenomenon of celebrityhood and public image through customised fashion
Celebrity Couture & Bespoke
Fashion Design and styled looks. Develop the ability to design and style special occasion fashion/ couture in sync
Fashion
with the celebrity’s image
To provide a platform to discover the purpose and explore and the ways of wearable art. To
Fashion Design Wearable Art develop design challenges and demonstrate individual thoughts/ expressions through wearable
art. To utilize previous learning and skills to realize actual works of wearable art

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To understand the basics of styling for fashion advertising - print media, movie, commercials, and
video assignments. To understand the role and profile of a fashion stylist. To understand the
Fashion Design Fashion Styling principles of styling and the formats of presentation. To familiarize with usage of camera, its
settings and photo composition. To understand the differences between editorial and personal
styling. To develop aesthetic sensibility, personal taste and visual culture for creating an image.

The subject will inculcate the principle and related technical competencies. To integrate garment
components into an ensemble through construction. To explore creative stylization of
Fashion Design Garment Construction – Apparel
components and their finishing. To develop proficiency in assembling and combining different
components of a garment – necklines, collars, sleeves, plackets, zippers and pockets.

Identify the synergy between the phenomena of celebrity and culture; Develop skills to analyse
and interpret the modes of creation and expression of celebrity-hood; Interpret the individual
and stylist-driven public appearances in terms of image-creation. Investigate celebrity events and
Image Creation & Styling - lifestyle and craft them into blogs, trend-setter stories, iconic lifestyles etc. Analyse key elements
Fashion Design
Celebrity culture of the sartorial styles of iconic persons using suitable fashion terminology i.e. Fashion as
Celebrity<-> Celebrity Fashion. Undertake live projects with celebrities which will develop the
ability to understand the requirements and challenges of styling for specific events, developing
inter-personal skills

(Image Creation & Styling) - The subject aims to explore varied forms of performing arts, theatre and cinema as a medium to
Fashion Design
Costume for Performing Arts understand iconology, aesthetics and image creation to ideate and build costume/s contextually.
Fashion Exploration-Trade This subject aims at enabling students to understand the technical representations of fashion and
Fashion Design
Sketching apparel, required for the apparel industry.

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To experiment and translate concepts into visual and tactile forms. To integrate traditional
drawing / painting skills with new age digital and mechanical techniques. To freely explore the
suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and processes. To apply an innovative
Fashion Design Advanced Fashion Illustration approach towards illustration. To integrate previously learnt skills with respect to illustration
techniques. To articulate a new dimension and identity to for integrating the use of fashion
illustration with other design genres. To extend the area of fashion illustration as a niche
specialization.
To be able to apply the principles of geometry for generating flat patterns for the female body. To
Fashion Design Pattern Making Basics develop basic blocks of bodice and skirt with the use the principles of flat pattern drafting. To
create patterns for original design variations of top and skirt.
To understand the components of a structured garment and their construction techniques. To
Garment Construction –
Fashion Design apply various design details suitable to be incorporated in structured garments. To analyse a
Structured Garments
constructed garment with relation to fit and balance.
To conceptualize experimental interpretations and explorations of design. To innovate
conventional precepts of pattern making by radically differentiating apparel styling and detailing
Fashion Design Creative Pattern Making
by manipulating basic patterns. To stimulate development of individual and original design from
concept to finished garment.
- Provide an overview of the origin and evolution of the fashion industry w.e.f. post
industrialization.
- Present fashion as a dynamic phenomenon that responds to culture, economics, politics,
technology etc. and influences society
Fashion Design Fashion Now
- Introduce appropriate nomenclature related to the fashion industry in general and apparel
design in particular
- Explain fashion forecasting as a process and tool for predicting fashion directions and
appropriate product planning
- To investigate the relationship between technology, fashion, craftsmanship, science and design
in a theoretical and practical framework.
- To create a parallel understanding of physical computing and interdisciplinary design issues to
Fashion Design Wearable Technology
validate the feasibility of such wearable garments.
- To conceptualize and execute garment integrated with wearable electronics/intelligent
components.

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Foundation Programme -
Creative Thinking Skills Introduction to Creative Thinking Tools and how to use them effectively.
Design
Foundation Programme - Digital Design and
To provide digital canvas as medium for communication/expression.
Design Communication- II
Foundation Programme -
Design Fundamentals To develop a sense of composition by applying elements and principles of design.
Design
Foundation Programme -
Integrated Design Project Conceptualization of Product / Installation / Services etc. based on an identified
Design
Foundation Programme -
Geometry II (3D) To appreciate the hidden geometrical order in natural forms that involves concept
Design
To provide theoretical &amp; practical knowledge &amp; understanding of
Foundation Programme - Material Exploration and
properties,characteristics &amp; behavior of basic materials classified as solids, planer &amp;
Technology Workshop Technology
linear.
Foundation Programme To demonstrate knowledge of various fashion systems, genesis of fashion theories & fashion
Fashion Basics
(Design) buisness
Foundation Programme
Digital Design & Communication To equip with fundamental knowledge of software Photoshop and Photography.
(Design)
Foundation Programme To provide opportunity to educate and create an interest for material and their potential through
Material Studies-Scrap
(Design) manipulation .
Foundation Programme To provide opportunity to educate and create an interest for material and their potential through
Material Studies-Yarn
(Design) manipulation .
Foundation Programme
Geometry To understand basic 2d geomatric constructions.
(Design)
Foundation Programme
Self & Society Recognize the basic social issues and problems faced by the inhabitants of a selected group .
(Design)
Foundation Programme
Engineering Drawing Understanding basic geometric principles of form, space and their structural relationship .
(Technology)
Foundation Programme To provide the elemental knowledge of applied mechanics, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic,
Elements of Technology
(Technology) pneumatic etc .

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To lay a foundation for advanced analysis of global fashion business, trends in key markets, major
products categories, key trends in materials and processes related to apparel and textiles
Master of Fashion Global Fashion Business : Size
business. To make the students understand the major players (brands and buyers) in the global
Management Structure And Trends
market for apparel, textiles and fashion along with their key strengths. To lay a foundation for
changing apparel and textiles sourcing environment and destinations.

Big Data, Business Analytics, To make the students understand different tools of higher order statistical analysis and use them
Master of Fashion
Advanced IT and Digital for business decision making. To expose the students to the different web analytics techniques
Management
Management and to make them understand how they are used in the fashion industry
Acquire knowledge and skills: Models, qualities and skill set required for the successful business
Master of Fashion Entrepreneurship, Business
Policies and Schemes of central & state govt., financial institutions required in setting up of
Management Models And Success Stories
business
To provide opportunities to students to acquire knowledge in the key product groups chosen
Special Product Group And
Master of Fashion (from the list given below). The student is expected to acquire comprehensive knowledge in each
Heritage Products & Cluster
Management of the product groups chosen in order to be able to effectively apply it when planning the
Awareness Workshop
marketing activities for the same.
Acquire knowledge and skills: Importance of Entrepreneurship and Characteristics of
Master of Fashion Entrepreneur, Qualities and skill set required for the generation of idea, identification and
Retail Entrepreneurship
Management selection of opportunity in fashion (Apparel, Textile and Accessories) as well as making effective
business model
This subject is about Data creation ,Data manipulation, representation and management
Master of Fashion Fundamentals of Database
technique and database model. Students will Learn and use RDBMS by using MS-Access and SQL
Technology Management Systems
Commands for Queries and will Understand the concepts of Data mining .

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The subject aim is to understand the principles of 3D printing, different technologies of 3D
Printing and use of different raw materials. The potential application of 3D printing in apparel
industry and their comparative advantages and disadvantages in terms of performance and
Master of Fashion quality. Understanding the general internet and internet of things, opportunities and constraints
3 D Printing & IOT
Technology of wireless and mobile networks, measurement tools to determine the real time performance of
packet-based networks, tradeoffs in interconnected wireless embedded season networks.To
acquire understanding of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Processes and potential application of AM
in apparel industry. To develop ability to create an IoT system

The aim of the subject is to acquire understanding of elements of Automation Systemand to

sensitize students about the available low cost automation solutions in Apparel Manufacturing.
Some indicative topics are Introduction to Automation in Production, elements of Automation
system, Levels of Automations., Principles and Strategies of Automation, Advanced Automation
Master of Fashion
Automation Functions, Flow lines & Transfer Mechanisms, Fundamentals of Transfer Lines. Low cost
Technology
automation system and their application in apparel manufacturing industry. Sensor, Actuators
and other control system component, Basics of Industrial Control Systems, Discrete control &
Programmable Logic Controllers, Process Visualization and control with SCADA/HMI, Automation
System Design and simulation.
This course focuses on that students should develop conceptual foundation to understand
machine learning algorithms, Learn how to build predictive models and evaluate how well they
Master of Fashion
Artificial Intelligence perform (Supervised learning), Learn how to cluster, transform, visualize, and extract insights
Technology
from unlabeled datasets (Unsupervised learning) Learn deep learning - NNM and Learn computer
vision

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The subject aims to impart thorough understanding of the apparel supply chain with special
emphasis on apparel production management. Provide opportunities for product development
team, sourcing manager , supply chain teams. Develop Ability to understand the product and its
Master of Fashion technical requirements, to take buy/make sourcing decisions, selection of vendor as per the
Apparel Production Management
Technology sourcing requirements, product costing. the subject covers the major topics like Introduction to
Apparel Value Chain, Apparel Manufacturing Process, Apparel Product Development & Sourcing,
Apparel Production Merchandising, Vendor Management , Costing of Apparel Products, etc.

The aim of the subject in each deepening specialization (DS) is to enable the students to integrate
Master of Fashion
Integrated Minor Project their learning outcome in major and deepening specialization subjects to develop a solution
Technology
which is either a product or service.
This course introduces the technological trends, concepts and its impact on global apparel
Advanced Technology & manufacturing. Students will understand the automatic workstations and it’s economic analysis.
Master of Fashion
Concepts in Apparel Some of the major topics for deliberation are Industry 4.0, Process costing in manufacturing,
Technology
Manufacturing Automation in Sewing Technology, Technology of Dry Finishing (including jeans finishing),
Technology of Waterless Dyeing , Effluent Treatment Technology, Green Building Technology etc.

The aim of the subject is to make students understand the central role of Quality in Fashion
business and to impart knowledge about best practices of Quality Control & Management. The
subject covers topics like Evolution of Quality, Definitions of Quality, Role of Standards and
Master of Fashion Apparel Quality Procedures &
Specifications in Quality, types of Inspection and Testing , Quality standards of apparel
Technology Practices
companies, Quality procedures in Apparel manufacturing, apparel Product Quality & Safety
regulations, Cost of Quality, Seven classic tools of Quality Control, New Management & Planning
tools, Advanced Quality Practices like six sigma, lean practices, etc.

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To develop an empathetic approach to user, systemic reasoning and attitude to experiment
leading to solutions in the area of design which are desirable and situates itself in the core of
human values.
Textile Design Design Process
To assimilate design thinking as a user-centered approach to problem solving.
To develop an insight into the process of design thinking as people centered, highly creative,
hands-on nd iterative.
To develop an understanding of the different manual and machine needle work techniques and
resist dyeing techniques as a means of surface ornamentation in the ever-evolving sphere of
textile development.
To explore different techniques of surface ornamentation using the traditional and contemporary
materials and equipment.
To provide insight into developing innovative surfaces, selecting and combining materials and
Textile Design Surface Embellishment techniques to address the emerging trends.
To develop an understanding of the different techniques such as patchwork and manipulation of
fabric for creating surface texture, shape and volume using varied material qualities. To explore
the different techniques using existing and the emerging technology.
To provide ways to customize or recycle old textiles/clothing. To provide insight into developing
creative surfaces by selecting and combining appropriate materials and techniques for innovative
textile swatch and product development.

Familiarize with origin, motifs, colours, tools, equipment and technology used for embroidered
and resist dyed textiles of India. Sensitize students to the Indian traditional textile crafts through
Textile Design Textile Heritage of India appreciation of its unique method of making process, regional values and adaptation by the
brands/designers/industry. Role of various Government and Non-Government agencies for the
promotion/revival of the craft.

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To develop an understanding of various non-loom techniques as a means of textile development.

To explore different non-loom techniques using appropriate materials and equipment required
Textile Design Non-Loom Techniques
for a particular technique.To utilize a wider variety of techniques in fabric/swatch formation for
innovative textile/product development

The subject introduces students to the apparel, accessories and home product categories and
Introduction to Textiles for segments, in the Indian and international market. This knowledge will enable students to select
Textile Design
Apparel & Home their Deepening Specialisation in semester IV, and subsequently assist them to apply the product
knowledge to interpret industry design briefs and execute design projects.

To introduce the students to fabrics and their uses along with its components and
sustainability.To enable the students to articulate the fibre content, yarn count, construction,
Textile Design Fabric Studies
GSM, surface techniques used, dyes and techniques used, finishes and end uses of the collected
fabric samples.

To enhance the understanding for development of prints, colorways, assorted and coordinated
collections following the design process. To understand the application of various hand and
digital techniques and tools. To develop an analytical and methodical approach to a design
Textile Design Advanced Print Design problem, brief, trend research, market research, brand research and the end product research.
To integrate an innovative, experimetnal use of mixed media hand techniqques with digital
techniques for the develpment of all-over, engineered designs, coordinates and colourways. To
develop an ability to design printed collections as per different styles and methods of printing.

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Familiarize with origin, material, motifs, colours and techniques of making and usage of
embroidered, resist, natural dyed, painted, printed and woven textiles of the world.
Contextualize the various influences and factors which contribute to variations in textile making
Textile Design World Textiles and value addition as found in Asia, Orient, Europe, Africa and Americas. Sensitize students to the
traditional textiles of the world through appreciation of its unique
designs, methods of making, regional values and adaptation by the Brands/Designers/ Industry.

Build understanding of the concept, relevance and importance of sustainability in the area of
fashion and texties.
Familiarize with the vocabulary of the sustainability issues related to textile industry as prescribed
Textile Design Sustainable Design in Textiles
by UNDP Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Sensitize and understand the role of material diversity, ecological sustainability and ethical
practices in the textile and fashion industry.
Print Design Project: Apparel & To understand product specific print design development
Fashion Accessories To learn print placement and layouts for apparel and fashion accessories
Textile Design
To analyze the requied look and apply techniques for developing unique designs.
To develop Industry ready print collection
To understand Industry product specific print design development
To learn print manipulation specific to home and spaces industry.
Print Design Project: Home & To analyze the requied look and apply techniques for developing unique designs.
Textile Design
Spaces To develop Industry ready print collection

Deepen the understanding of fabrics and product realization for home products and accessories.

To introduce students to different types of floor coverings and understand design development
Textile Design Floor Coverings
and the process of making.

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To provide insight into the concepts, materials and techniques used in the wide and varied
world/area of textile art. To explore the individual artistic voice utilizing and interpreting one’s
Textile Design Textile Art
repertoire of varied textile techniques. To provide a critical understanding of aesthetics in the
production of two and three dimensional art forms.
To further the knowledge acquired in Basic Weave Design and introduce
➢ Stripes and Checks
➢ Colour and Weave Effect
➢ Simple Dobby Designs
• To integrate CAD for exploring possibility for woven fabric development.
• To develop woven samples on the tabletop loom / computerized semi-automatic loom/ fully
Textile Design Weave Design & CAD
automatic sample loom.

To introduce compound woven structures (Multilayered fabric) and its development on CAD. To
introduce Computer Aided Design for weaving of jacquard. To integrate the CAD for weaving and
actual weaving of fabric (swatches). To make samples on tabletop loom/semi-automatic
computerized loom/ fully automatic loom.
To familiarize students to the digital textile design development processes. To develop the digital
textile design skills for print, embroidery, quilted and laser cut textiles. Develop an aptitude to
Textile Design Digital Design in Textiles
digitally illustrate application of their textile design ideas as per the product specialization.

To compile a body of work that has been done in various courses and showcase it in a
Textile Design Portfolio Design professional folio. To develop a unique design philosophy and identity. To learn to use
combination of digital tools/software for effective visual communication and presentation.

To develop design collection exploring various weaving techniques based on a realistic industry
Weave Design Project: Apparel & brief. To exercise amalgamation and application of design process, forecast study, fabric
Textile Design
Fashion Accessories properties and brand/market study with product specifications while creating a woven fabric
collection for apparel.

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To develop design collection exploring various weaving techniques based on a realistic industry
Weave Design Project: Home & brief. To exercise amalgamation and application of design process, forecast study, fabric
Textile Design
Spaces properties and brand/market study with product specifications while creating a woven fabric
collection for Home.

To initiate the process to become a design thinker and team building group exercises. To be able
to understand the practice of Creative, Critical & Integrative thinking in design domains. To make
Master of Design Design Thinking & Methods
‘Design Thinking’ as part of any design activation towards achieving proficiency, value creation &
Innovation.

To develop the ability of Perception. To interpret and visualize the design concept. To learn to
communicate through visual solutions. To be able to communicate the design concepts in visual
Visualization & Digital form digitally. To Develop Skills and experience in Vector Graphics to create complex vector
Master of Design
Representation illustrations for print and web-based media. To understand Graphic Design and to achieve
competence in Computer Graphics. To Integrate effective visualization methods to transform
data into meaningful information.

To develop an understanding of Design for society. To know the theories of Social Innovation. To
Introduction to Social Design
Master of Design learn the tools for community building, networking and collaboration. To inculcate social
(Historical and Contemporary)
consciousness.

To sensitize the students to the Planet needs and Global scenario. To sensitize the students to
Sustainable Systems &
Master of Design sustainability concepts in Craft and other sectors. To enable the students to problem solving with
Craft Studies
System Thinking

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Developing information architecture for public spaces, organizations or brands. Integrated

approach for shared design vision. Using effective communication design principles in terms of
Master of Design Information Design physical or virtual space. Subject aims to know-how of transforming complex information and
data into clarified user experiences on different digital platforms that lead to effective knowledge
and insight generation.

To create strategic managerial ability for creative industries through understanding of best design
management practices. To create an environment for best usage of creative approaches for the
growth curve of the company. To provide an opportunity to interact with industry members,
Master of Design Strategic Design Management
consumers of the chosen domain, learn sensibilities of Design, management and inter-
relationships. To create domain, consumer and business understanding creative intervention and
design innovation

To develop understanding of the origins and the history of design. To know the skills and
Master of Design Design Philosophy and Critique aptitudes for practice of design. To use the historical knowledge in contemporary design projects.
To acquire the skills for evaluation of the design process/artefact.

To develop a critical understanding of Visual Culture in Contemporary Society. To get familiar

with visual art, photography, film and video technologies. To examine the relationships of visual
Master of Design Visual Culture
culture to gender, politics and economics. To learn the process of meaning making by the viewers
of the visual medium.

To initiate the process to become a design thinker and team building group exercises. To be able
to understand the practice of Creative, Critical & Integrative thinking in design & Technology
Master of Design Creative & Lateral Thinking
domains. To make ‘Design Thinking’ as part of any product activation towards achieving
proficiency, value creation & Innovation.

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Understand research in the context of design methods and thinking. Will provide opportunities in
the product and service industries through application of user and trend research. Develop ability
Master of Design Design Research Methods
in taking informed design decisions through research. Design research will also help to gain
insight and empathy of the stakeholders.

To develop a critical understanding a wide sense, as a versatile range of practices and

phenomena. To focus on semiotics in new practices that include artistic understanding on issues
related to space, environments and social contexts studied from multiple perspectives. To
Master of Design Visual Culture & Trends
explore possibilities to understand, challenge and shift the paradigms of contemporary visual
forms. To critique and analyse any visual media product using Cultural Studies theories. To
understand the relationship of society and its visual media products.

To prepare students to handle sustainability in real life situations panning grassroot level to
corporate organizations. To convert the constraints into sustainable opportunities. To sensitize
Master of Design Design for Sustainability
students to the Design for sustainability and give insight to regional sensibilities and diversities,
resources and environment.

Explore and Grow. Research on issues and challenges being faced in the design realm of the
chosen domain. Identification of design problems and articulation of the project proposal.
Understanding the importance of Resume, power of Networking and different parameters
Industry Guided Project Proposal
Master of Design (example: strategies/projections) and structures to design a project proposal. Ability to think
(with fairs/seminars)
analytically by application of knowledge based on research, discussions and industry interface.
Apply analytical, critical, creative and strategic thinking to industry’s design problems and
research within complex and unfamiliar contexts and concerns.

To understand the scope and definition of luxury as a lifestyle need. To be able to understand
and connect to the luxury products conceptualization and development process. To develop an
Master of Design Design as Luxury
idea of ‘Indianness’ in the luxury brand market. To redefine the idea of craftsmanship in India to
global acceptance as luxury products.

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To understand impact of designs on the various strata of society. To investigate design and design
practices social life. To evaluate ethical practices in the production and consumption of design. To
Master of Design Socially Responsible Design
formulate socially beneficial design strategies. To decrease the incidence of distress in social
space caused by inappropriate design.

To understand the cognitive and instructional aspects in a human interactive space. To conceive
Master of Design Interface Design and design a user centric graphic user interface (GUI). To visualize, design and interpret interface
elements. To develop intuitive digital design strategy.

To understand Brand with respect to design language. To understand brand marketing theories
with respect to design language. To interact with industries and able to identify design gaps for
Master of Design Brand Positioning product or services. To read and interpret case studies that support strategic design management
in brands. To develop critical thinking skills with respect to design in brands. To develop
understanding of market/ consumers requirements in terms of design strategy.

To understand the definition and methods of curation. To curate and communicate the values
Curatorial Practices (Creatie and
Master of Design and Ideas of design. To develop ability of planning and organizing exhibitions. To bridge the gap
Cultural Industries)
between contemporary design and society.

To understand the dynamics of forecast with the fashion premise. To understand ‘Zeitgeist’ as a
Master of Design Using Forecast for Fashion
framework for identifying trends. To identify the role of forecasting within brand ethos.

To understand the multi-faceted dynamics within the world of fashion where trend is constant.
To be able to understand the breadth & depth of forecasting process
Master of Design Trends Research & Forecasting
• To cultivate skills in analyzing new trends for achieving proficiency in their application as well as
reporting for the design industry

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Concepts of sustainability, industry, economic development for human well-being. Trans-
disciplinary analysis of economic, social and environmental perspectives. Developing an
Sustainable Development & awareness/consciousness of the need for sustainable development. Understanding of the Craft
Master of Design
Co-Design and its uniqueness. Relation and difference between the crafts of similar material/Process in field
and market. Understanding of details and Design significance Ideation and concept development
exercises Packaging Design and Branding strategies.
To gain knowledge on Indian Crafts Heritage. To understand craft industry, role of designers in
Craft Activity and Craft this industry and career opportunity. To create craft-preneurs and support the craft community.
Master of Design
Awareness Workshop To perform research in the craft sector, through ethnography and observation study. To
contribute in documentation and archival for craft repository.

To bring industry in the classroom as part of different subjects in the form of lecture series which
would help generating classroom projects, industry visits etc. Understand the Deepening
Specialization which the students wish to work. Understand the industry related to the
Master of Design Introduction to Industry Practices
Deepening Specialization (industry know –how). Provide students with the understanding of
practical knowledge and transferable skills required to be at the forefront of global services,
design research and development in either an industrial or academic environment.

To initiate the process to become a design thinker after learning lateral thinking techniques. To
be able to understand the practice of Creative, Critical & Integrative thinking in the area of
Master of Design Design Thinking
problem definition and initiation. To make ‘Design Thinking’ as part of any design activation
towards achieving proficiency, value creation & Innovation.

To understand the challenges faced by differently abled people in the design environment
• To identify special needs of various categories of people with different abilities
• To formulate solutions to make specially abled people to interact and perform in the built
Master of Design Design for Special Needs
environment
• To provide strategies to effortlessly include designs for the specially abled in the socially
interactive spaces.

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Understanding of basics of experiences – the cognitive senses and its theories
Experience Design (Cognitive &
Master of Design • Understanding of how senses work – reaction, intuition, cognition
Sensorial)
• Understanding the environment that surrounds us through semiotics
Designs intervention through brand communication
• Technical know-how and design intervention in – advertising, digital marketing, public relations
Master of Design Brand communication (To understand innovative technologies and methods of marketing and the role of designer)
• Brand campaigns – photography, styling in brand presentations, influences for consumer
impact

Designing instruction for education/awareness/training on emotional design principles

• Using effective communication design principles or strategies in information dissemination
Master of Design Creative Pedagogies
• Assisting training head/professor/colleague in terms of shared vision of human development in
any knowledge environment

To understand the characteristic and methodology of long term forecasting

Mega Trends & Consumer
Master of Design • To understand the connection between consumer research and marketing
Insights
• To understand the role of long-term forecast in supporting business decisions in design industry
Case studies on innovation from India and world
• Innovation as an extension of design process
• Innovation and value creation
• To introduce the concept of Design Innovation as a crucial part of Design Thinking.
Master of Design Design Innovation
• To inculcate the practice of Empathy, Optimism & Integrative thinking in the area of identifying
challenges and building context.
• To make ‘Design Innovation’ as a methodical, systematicprocess, which may result in context,
based Innovation.
The course introduces the theory and practice of identifying change agents that have potential
for future trends
Master of Design Trend Spotting • The students would be encouraged to employ various tools to capture new trends and
articulate them within the socio cultural domain
• Hunting the new trends as Trend Spotter.

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To sensitize about rich atmosphere existing frugal innovation culture of India. Learning from
frugal innovation process and applying it in industrial Innovation. To initiate the process to
become a design thinker and team building group exercises. To be able to understand the
Master of Design Innovation in India -Jugaad
practice of Creative, Critical & Integrative thinking in design & Technology domains. To make
‘Design Thinking’ as part of any product activation towards achieving proficiency, value creation
& Innovation.

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