Course Content
Bachelor of Vocational studies in Fashion, students not only get the relevant technical expertise to step into a professional world, but they also are educated in skills like drawing, draping, pattern making, sewing, haute couture along with training in production.The programme establishes strong technical skills required to work as an innovative practicing fashion designer. The programme covers design, drawing, fashion history and theory, textiles, sewing, patternmaking and marketing. Students also develop the required technical skills in custom and commercial quality garment construction as well as pattern making both manually and using computer-based design.
The programme offers learning that ensures students are mainstream industry and skills-ready, and employable. Design process, design principles and exercises are central to the programme. Students learn about applied design processes from idea generation to creation of mood boards and storyboards that address design briefs, contextual factors and trend forecasts. Fabric and textiles understanding and appreciation, manipulation and handling are part of this learning. Students gain an understanding of manufacturing, logistics and distribution, supported by an insight into the world of fashion design.
The degree culminates in the development of a professional portfolio which will be presented at an event to launch the student into the fashion industry.Studying fashion at ARCH is not only hands-on and practical, but industry-focused, giving students a sound understanding of the essential skills and knowledge that industry requires.
Curriculum
Year 1 Introduction to Fashion Design
Language (English) –I, Computer Applications, Fundamentals of Art & Design
Fashion Illustration and Design-I, Textile Studies and Surface Techniques,Patternmaking and Garment Construction-I
Language (English) – II, History of Art and Design, Photography,Textile Studies and Embroidery Techniques, Patternmaking and Garment Construction – II, Digital Illustration and Presentation, Fashion Project – I.
Year 2 Building on Foundational Skills
Cultural & Contextual Studies, Design Research, Documentation Techniques, Advanced Fashion Illustration, Patternmaking and Garment Construction – III
Traditional Indian Textiles, Fashion Project-II, Sustainable Practices, Human Design, Professional Communication & Presentation, Apparel, Production and Sourcing.