An advanced postgraduate programme offering an immersive experience in design principles, advanced garment construction, sustainable practices, trend forecasting, and executive business strategy.
The Master of Arts in Fashion Design at the School of Design, Media, and Creative Arts (SDMCA) is an advanced graduate programme for aspiring designers looking to elevate their creative vision, technical mastery, and industry knowledge.
Enabling postgraduates to discover the global business of fashion by enhancing practical illustration, garment construction, and digital marketing capabilities.
Master bespoke garment tailoring, pattern drafting, knitting technology, live draping methods, and couture assembly.
Develop proficiency in advanced computer-aided design, fashion rendering techniques, digital illustration, and 3D digital apparel tools.
Explore specialized textile crafts, yarn analysis, fabric dyeing chemistry, wet processing, and sustainable material innovation.
Gain executive expertise in apparel quality management, fashion visual merchandising, retail management, and digital marketing strategies.
Conduct critical consumer research, analyze macro fashion cycles, execute research articles, and build market-calibrated trend reports.
Manage international fashion supply chains, execute industry internships, and launch a complete capstone fashion collection.
Review the academic requirements for entry into the M.A. Fashion Design programme.
A student who has passed a 3-year undergraduate degree (Level 5.5, a total of 120 credits) shall be eligible for admission to the 2-year M.A. programme. Preference will be given to candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.
Bridge Course Note: Students who have not studied requisite courses from the discipline related to the respective programme will have to undertake the prescribed bridge course(s).
A progression from advanced apparel engineering and CAD to fashion business management, supply chains, and a major graduate collection.
Graduates are equipped to step into creative leadership roles in luxury fashion houses, retail chains, design consultancies, or launch independent labels.
Acquiring executive managerial and strategic skills to thrive in multi-chain fashion brands and global apparel organisations.
Direct pattern construction, CAD modeling, knitwear engineering, and couture textile assembly.
Forecast consumer fashion movements, conduct market research, and curate visual retail environments.
Manage international procurement, garment quality management systems, and vendor networks.
Oversee digital fashion marketing campaigns, collection range planning, and retail profitability.
Advance to Creative Director, Head of Apparel, Studio Founder, or pursue academic Ph.D. research.
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