Diploma in Fashion Design - 1 Year Course

Diploma in Fashion Design
Diploma in Fashion Design is a one-year program that prepares aspiring fashion designers with the technical & creative abilities required to succeed in the fashion industry. Throughout the curriculum, you will learn technical skills that will help you stand out in the industry. You will learn sketching, pattern making, clothing construction, surface ornamentation and other skills as part of a program. This course is suitable for focused individuals with a keen eye for design who want to make their creative vision a reality. By the end of the program, you will be able to demonstrate your design skills, equipping you for a successful future in fashion design. Join us and discover the amazing combination of art & innovation that defines the fashion industry. Let's make your fashion dreams a reality!
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   1 year
  Diploma
   Offline Course (Study Centre)
   Easy Installment Payments
   Female only
   No Age Limits
   SSLC
   No Uniforms
   Batch 1: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
   Batch 2: 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
   Mon - Fri (5 days / week)
   Hostel Facility
   Essential Study Materials
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Scope of Diploma in Fashion Design

The Diploma in Fashion Design program offers a diverse and exciting curriculum. With this diploma, you gain access to a world where creativity meets opportunity. The possibilities for creating outfits and crafting accessories are boundless. Prepare to experience a universe where your creativity soars and your distinct flair comes through. Let's look at some of the amazing job options available to fashion fans like you. Few of the job opportunities are listed below...
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Consultant
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Bridal Designer
  • Apparel Pattern Maker
  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Assistant Designer
  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Sketching Assistant

Become a Fashion Designer & Design Your Future

Step into the exciting world of Fashion Design, where your path starts with a clear emphasis on your creative vision. Discover effective learning tactics for igniting your passion and developing your talents. Unlock your learning abilities by participating in hands-on activities that will help you refine your skills and reach your full potential. Our classes provide a dynamic blend of theory and practice, equipping you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in the fashion business. With experienced coaching and individualized instruction, you'll begin a transforming path to becoming a proficient and confident Fashion Designer. Join us to shape your future with purpose and enthusiasm...
Crafting Concept to Designs
Crafting Concept to Designs
Women's Day Celebrations
Women's Day Celebrations
Applying Surface Ornamentation Techniques
Applying Surface Ornamentation Techniques
Fun filled Activities - Flower Carpet
Fun filled Activities - Flower Carpet
Clothing Construction
Clothing Construction
Applying Execution Skills
Applying Execution Skills
Drafting Patterns with Perfection
Drafting Patterns with Perfection
From Ideas to Sketches
From Ideas to Sketches
Halloween Day Celebrations
Halloween Day Celebrations
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Reasons to join Fashion Design at Waves Institute

Global Education Achievement Awards 2022
International Education Pride Awards 2021
15 years of Outstanding Academic Excellence
International Pride Awards
Google Reviews
  • Waves Institute has been recognized for excellence in Fashion Design education, receiving awards like the Bharat Sevak Awards 2024, Global Education Achievement Awards 2022 & International Pride Awards 2021
  • 15 Years Outstanding Academic Achievement
  • Receive guidance from highly experienced instructors.
  • The Latest Syllabus & Updates based on changes in the fashion industry.
  • Practical Session starts from 2nd month.
  • Job Placements to secure your career
  • Placement Assistance with a great track record of 95.4 % last year
  • Individual Sewing Machines for Practice-based learning
  • Hostel serving Vegetarian & Non-vegetarian food
  • Secure, Safe & Environmentally friendly campus with plenty of space for parking cars and bikes.
  • Kozhikode's Top-ranked Fashion Design Institute on Google
  • Study center in the middle of the city with multiple class timings for housewives, professionals, etc...
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Curriculum / Syllabus for Diploma in Fashion Design
The 8-unit Fashion Design Diploma course includes 3 theoretical subjects & 5 practical modules that require students to think critically. The course maintains a 70% Practical ratio versus a 30% Theory base, with a strong emphasis on practical application.
Curriculum / Subjects in Diploma in Fashion Design
Design Concept  
  • Introduction of Fashion
  • Definition & Origin of Fashion
  • Fashion Evolution
  • Different Types of Wear
  • Elements of Design
  • Color Theories
  • Silhouettes & Figures
  • Costumes for Different Body Shapes
  • Principles of Design
  • Corrective Designs
  • Classification of Skirts
Illustration  
  • Free Hand Sketching
  • Pencil Shading
  • Ruffles, Frills & Textures
  • Head & Hairstyles
  • Stick & Block Figure
  • Fleshing Fashion Figure (Male, Female, Child)
  • Illustrating Croquis
  • Weight Distribution
  • Accessorizing with Color
  • Basic Apparel Outlines
Surface Ornamentation  
  • 25+ Different Types of Stitches
  • Traditional Handwork
  • Embroideries of Different States of India
Clothing Construction  
  • Sewing Machine
    • Classification
    • Parts of a Sewing Machine
  • Presser Foot Types
  • Upper & Lower Threading
  • Sewing Machine - Faults & Rectifications
  • Equipment used for Sewing
  • Stitch Formation & Process
  • Basic Hand Stitches
  • Stitching Practice on Paper
  • Stitching Practice on Muslin Cloth
  • Types of Seams, Pleats, Tucks, Plackets, Pockets & Necklines
Garment Industry  
  • Introduction
  • Marker Planning & it's Benefits
  • Merchandising Basics
  • Definition & Role of a Merchandiser
  • Scope of a Merchandiser
  • Types of Visual Merchandising
  • Quality Controlling
  • Marketing
Pattern Making  
  • Basic Measurements
  • Technical Tailoring Terms
  • How to take Body Measurements
  • Drafting the Basic Pattern Set – Child’s Bodice
  • Child's Sleeve & Collar Types
  • Jumpsuit
  • Petticoat
  • Different Types of Skirts
  • Adult's Bodice Block
  • Kurtas & Pyjama
  • Different Types of
    • Sleeves & Collars
    • Salwar & Kameez
    • Nighty & Gown
History of Fashion  
  • History of Indian Costume
  • Costume of Different India States (20+)
  • Traditional Jewellery of India (10)
Textile Science  
  • Introduction
  • Definition of Textile Fibres
  • Classification of Textile Fibres
  • Textile Fibre Properties
  • Different Types of Fibres (Natural & Manmade)
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Affiliations & Certifications
Bharath Sevak Samaj (BSS)
Assignments, Projects & Final Examination are used to evaluate students. Every student is required to appear for the final exam, which is given at the conclusion of the course. To receive the certificate, students must earn at least 40% in each topic independently on their final test. Central Bharat Sevak Samaj Vocational Education, a National Development Agency founded in 1952 by the Planning Commission of the Government of India, issues certificates for the Fashion Design Diploma program.
Recruiters & Placements
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Leading fashion businesses from a variety of industries, including E-commerce, Wedding Centers, the Garment Industry, Fashion Boutiques, the Textile Industry and many more, are housed at Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. Recruiters offer a variety of Job responsibilities across multiple segments and represent a large range of industries. In 2023, Waves Institute of Fashion Designing achieved a 95.4 % Job Placement rate. Among the leading businesses where our students have demonstrated their excellence are Paris De Boutique, French Curve by Anjali Sharma, Kitex Garments Ltd, Teekay - The Bridal Heritage, Kalyan Kendra, Klum - The Kalamkari Store, Silky Weddings...
About Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Founded in 2009, as an independent Design Institute in Kozhikode, Waves Institute is a renowned Design College in Kerala. WIFD has spent the last 15 Years providing innovative education. The Bharat Sevak Award 2024, the International Education Pride Awards 2021 by Top Gallant Media, New Delhi for the category of 'Best Fashion Designing Institute for Women of the Year', and the Global Education Achievement Awards 2022 by TopNotch Foundation, Noida for the category of 'Most Innovative Fashion Designing Institute of the Year' have all been given to Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. Our institute was founded with the intention of bridging the knowledge gap between design and industry by offering our students an exceptional learning environment. Every student is inspired to achieve their own, lovely aspirations at our institute, where we also help them develop into a successful fashion professional.
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Students Testimonials
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Karuvissery, Calicut
Navya P's Testimonial'
    
# Masterpiece # Eminent Faculty
WIFD is quite a masterpiece. A perfect place for Fashion students, with the most eminent faculty members. This is the best design institute, as it gives the students the best grooming and growth required as an individual and it is the best platform to start a career in fashion. I really enjoyed this course. Thank you so much WIFD
2019-2020 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Mankave, Calicut
Lakshmi P's Testimonial'
    
# Ramp Walk # Seminars
I am happy to inform that I was able to gain a lot of knowledge regarding fashion from WIFD. We had lot of opportunities to showcase and enhance our potentials. We were also able to discover our inner talents. We were also given chances to present our seminars, from that too we were able to learn a lot. The industrial visit we had, was much beneficial to us. Also, we were able to learn about the basics of Ramp Walk. Thank you WIFD for enriching me with my Fashion Talents
2017-2018 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Kovoor, Calicut
Amritha's Testimonial'
    
# Great Support & Guidance # Dream
It was my fortune to be a part Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. I'm so glad that I choose WIFD for my Fashion Designing course which was my dream. I thank Prakasini mam, Mothi mam and Sruthi mam for their great support and guidance. I must say they are the best. Thank you so much WIFD.
2014-2015 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Pandirankave, Calicut
Risa P M's Testimonial'
    
# Made me Confident # Friendly
Waves Institute was an entirely new experience for me. Having been there for a year, it made me confident that, with proper guidance, I can develop my skills and be creative. The institute has a very friendly environment, and the content is structured systematically. The work we have done and the records we have kept have helped me in creating my own fashion. Overall, it has been a wonderful experience. Thank you.
2022-2023 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Kappad, Kozhikode
Majida K K's Testimonial'
    
# Experienced Teachers # Best Institute
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing is one of the the best institutes in Calicut and the teachers are well experienced. Happy to be a part of this family. Presently I work as an Embroidery Artist. Thank you so much WIFD.
2018-2019 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Kollam
Anjali B V's Testimonial'
    
# Enthusiastic # Great Memories
I'm so happy to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. The Institute taught me things far beyond bookish knowledge and took me a step ahead in my life. The atmosphere is filled with happiness and positivity. All the faculties are so enthusiastic and always ready to help the students. I will always be thankful to WIFD for making me successful and for giving me great memories.
2018-2019 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Malappuram
Claramma J's Testimonial'
    
# Job Opportunity # Higher Education
Joining Waves Institute was one the best decision I made. By joining Waves I had the opportunity to get a very good job. WIFD actually gave me hope about what higher education can do. I am extremely grateful that I had the chance to study in Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
2017-2018 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Kakkodi, Kozhikode
Lijina Shirin's Testimonial'
    
# Career # Best
I got many suggestions to choose an Institute, and I was very confused. Initially I was nervous about Waves Institute but as soon as I joined there I realized that this is one of the best and amazing institutes. I'm glad to be there and I started to build my career. Each and everyone was sincere, especially Fajna Miss. Thank you WIFD for making me a Designer. Thank you all for fulfilling my passion towards Fashion Designing and I also have earned a lot of friends too
2017-2018 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Dindigul, Chennai
Asma Samiya Banu's Testimonial'
    
# Care # Enjoyed # Family
First of all, I want to thank WIFD and all my teacher's for helping and guiding me. They care about the students doing within the course and whether we understand, rather than just giving out information and letting the students absorb it however they want. I enjoyed studying there and improved my skills and had a great atmosphere. Not only on my studies they also helped me to improve my language even though I am from a different state they treated me like a family. I'm really proud to be a part of this institution.
2017-2018 batch
Study Centres - Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Chavara Cultural Centre (Head Office), Kozhikode
Chavara Cultural Centre (Head Office), Amalapuri, Kozhikode
For numerous decades, the CMI Organization has led educational projects aimed at promoting social empowerment, following in the footsteps of its founder, Fr. St. Chavara. The goal of the Chavara Cultural Center is to cultivate and synthesize Art & Culture. This organization has always been at the forefront, putting together initiatives to equip young people to take on life's issues head-on. Since 2009, Waves Institute of Fashion Designing has offered courses in Painting, Art & Craft and Fashion & Costume Design at its head office in Kozhikode's Chavara Cultural Centre.
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The first & oldest Women's Arts & Science College in Kerala's Malabar region was Providence Women's College, Calicut, founded in 1952 by the Sisters of Apostolic Carmel. There are Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate and Post-doctoral programs available at this independent college. At Providence Women's College, which emphasizes women's empowerment via education, there are 7 postgraduate courses available. An integrated program comprising 14 courses for undergraduates. The college also provides a variety of Certificate programs, Diploma programs and add-on courses. Acknowledged for its excellence, the college has an A++ Grade Accreditation from NAAC, is a DBT Star College and is a CPE (College with Potential for Excellence) from UGC. The college cultivates a dynamic atmosphere that extends beyond academics by means of skilled instructors, gifted pupils and an emphasis on all-encompassing growth.
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