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Fashion designing has always been a popular choice among the youths of different countries. It is not only an exciting career opportunity but also a lucrative one. The field of fashion designing has witnessed phenomenal growth in last few years. The emergence of fashion in many new and innovative ways has given rise to demand for creative fashion designers who can come up with brilliant ideas and execution. Fashion scenario is not what it used to be few decades back. It has got added flavour of glamour, glitz and style. For those with creative streak, fashion designing is one of the best fields.
This course provides interested students with required knowledge to flourish in hugely competitive fashion industry. Fashion designing can also be termed as applied art that is used to create fascinating designs in the clothing as well as accessories sector.
Many students after completing the course prefer to start their own store by becoming entrepreneurs. Some other work on a freelance basis. Other options include, working in a theatre company, media, retail outlet and apprenticeships with designers. Within the field of fashion designing, there are plenty of specialisations that a student can choose.
Some of the most popular career choices for a fashion designer are;
Fashion Designer
Fashion consultant
Fashion Photographer
Illustrator
Costume designer
Fashion Writer
Apparel production manager
Technical designer
Fashion Merchandiser
Fashion Stylist
Cutting assistant
Fashion Retail
Fashion Co-ordinator
Fashion Buyer
Store Owner
Fashion Designers perform a wide range of functions like creating and designing clothing. It also includes accessories, shoes, individual garments and jewellery.
As far as courses are concerned, a number of countries offer various courses in fashion designing. The courses can be degree, diploma and certificate courses. At most of the places, the basic eligibility is 10+2. Students have to clear entrance test, personal interview and group discussion.
Some of the popular undergraduate programs are,
Fashion Technology
Fashion and Apparel Design
Fashion Communication
Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories Design
Fashion and textile design
Undergraduate programs are usually of four years whereas duration of post graduation program is of two years.
Renowned institutes in India that offer courses in Fashion designing are,
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi
Pearl Academy of Fashion, Delhi
J.D.Institute of Fashion Technology, Karnataka
Apeejay Institute of Design, Delhi
Talking about USA, more than 300 postsecondary institutions offer programs in art and design. These institutes are accredited by ‘The National Association of Schools of Art and Design’. Most of the courses cover subjects like textiles, pattern making, colour, sewing and tailoring, fashion history, computer-aided design (CAD), and design of different types of clothing such as menswear or footwear etc. Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York is considered as the best fashion designing college in USA.
Those looking to join fashion designing course from UK, some of the most preferred schools are, London College of Fashion, Central St Martin’s college among others. These colleges offer BA or MA degrees in Fashion, Textile Design, Clothing Technology and other related subjects. It is also suggested to find an internship or apprenticeship. This will help in honing candidates’ skills and builds up the portfolio.
Candidates having successfully completed the fashion designing course can opt for jobs in major fashion houses, key retailers, wholesale firm, manufacturing firms, design firms, independent boutiques or as a freelance designer. No doubt, there is struggle in this lucrative field but if you have talent and creativity, you have every possibility of making it big.
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