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Diploma in Fashion Design — Step-by-Step Roadmap
Your journey, phase by phase
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Phase 1 · Class 10–12 Eligibility Class 10 or 12 pass in any stream.
- Fashion design diplomas are offered by polytechnics and private design schools.
- Sketching and sense of colour help, but they can be developed during the course.
- Observe clothing, fabrics and trends.
- Start a sketchbook.
- Streams
- Any
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Phase 2 · After results Admission process Institute test, portfolio and interview.
- Apply to institutes with an aptitude test and portfolio review.
- Check labs, sewing and pattern studios.
- Compare fees, placement and exposure to industry.
- Confirm admission with fees.
- Process
- Test, portfolio, interview
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Phase 3 · Year 1 Design basics and fabrics Drawing, colour, fabrics and sewing.
- Learn drawing, fashion illustration and colour theory.
- Study fabrics, fibres and textile properties.
- Practise sewing and basic garment construction.
- Learn the history of fashion.
- Topics
- Illustration, fabrics, sewing
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Phase 4 · Year 2–3 Pattern making and collection Pattern making, draping and collection design.
- Learn pattern making, grading and draping.
- Use design software such as CorelDraw, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Design a collection from concept to garment.
- Learn costing and merchandising basics.
- Tools
- CorelDraw, Illustrator, Photoshop
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Phase 5 · Final year and after Internship and careers Workplace experience, then jobs or entrepreneurship.
- Intern with boutiques, export houses or fashion brands.
- Roles: assistant designer, pattern maker, merchandiser, stylist and boutique owner.
- Further study: B.Des or advanced diplomas.
- Start your own label with online selling.
- Roles
- Assistant designer, pattern maker, merchandiser
Verify on the official source
Exam dates, fees, paper patterns and eligibility rules are revised by the regulator from time to time. Treat this roadmap as your map, and confirm the current rules on the official site before you register or pay any fee.