FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Fashion Design

Waves Institute provides opportunity for all fashion aspirants, and we have courses suitable for those who have passed SSLC / 10^th standard. We conduct multiple courses and the eligibility criteria is different for each course.

You can either Register Online by completing all the steps or registration can be done by visiting our Head Office (Chavara Cultural Centre). If the registration is done online, it will only be accepted if all the steps are completed successfully. In case of any queries, please contact us or leave your details in the enquiry form.

Fashion Designing begins from the concept of designs to illustration, drafting to pattern making and production to finishing. It all depends on your interest towards the fashion field. Learning any subject becomes very easy if you are really interested in it. You just have to find the right course and focus towards your goals.

Currently with the ease of availability and increase in usage of internet, there are a lot of universities and colleges offering online fashion designing programs. You can opt for your choice of course and pursue it online. Fashion Designing being a practical oriented course, it is always recommended pursuing a regular campus program than an online one.

No, there is no entrance exam for joining a Fashion Designing course at Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. The admissions are based on 'first cum first served basis'.

Curriculums are regularly updated to reflect current fashion trends, industry practices and technological advancements.

Yes, you can join a Fashion Designing course after your Plus 2 inspite of any stream you have chosen.

We intake students for regular courses during the month of June and August every year. There are few other courses for which the intakes are different.

No, most of the practical sessions are conducted at institute itself. Still, it is always recommended to have a sewing machine at home, so that students can practice more. Always remember the quote.. 'Practice makes a man perfect'.

The subjects completely depend on the course you choose. You can pursue

• Degree in Fashion Designing (4 Years)
• Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing (1 Year)
• Diploma in Fashion Designing (1 Year)
• Certificate in Costume & Dress Designing (6 Months)
• Certificate in Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management (2 Months)

The subjects differ from course to course, but the basic subjects consist of Art & Design Research, Fashion Illustration, Surface Embellishments, Garment Construction, Garment Industry, Pattern Making, History of World Costumes, Textile Science.

No, Waves Institute does not have any uniform, except that 'all students must be dressed appropriately'.

Fashion Designing is a very competitive career. It is very crucial that you dedicate ample time and effort to create unique designs that stand out of the rest. You should make sure that you spend a lot of time to maintain the appeal of your designs.

Yes, you can join our Certificate course to gain all essential knowledge to pursue a career in Designing.

No, Fashion Design is a very vast field. There are many courses in Fashion such as Fashion Merchandising, Boutique Management etc which do not require drawing or artistic skills.

After Plus 2, you can pursue Diploma, Advanced Diploma or a 3 Year Degree course which will help you to gain all the essential technical and practical knowledge required to become a successful Fashion Designer.

Yes, you can take admission for any course at the Waves Institute of Fashion Designing despite the present pandemic crisis. We manage our classes strategically, scheduling both theoretical and practical sessions, taking care of all the Covid-19 norms.

Yes, Fashion Designing is a creative field where you get lot more to explore like in Engineering. There are many students who have pursued a course in Fashion Design after their B.Tech / B.E and excelled in the fashion world.

Waves Institute of Fashion Designing conducts various courses in the field of Designing.

• Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing (1 Year)
• Certificate in Costume & Dress Designing (6 Months)
• Certificate in Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management (2 Months)
• B.Voc Degree in Fashion Designing (3 Years)

Practical session starts from the 2^nd month onwards. Each student is provided with a individual sewing machine to be used in class, so that they themselves can get hands on experience.

Waves Institute of Fashion Designing is a Women's only Institute. Female candidates of any age can join.

We believe in providing education for everyone and hence we have courses starting with the Total Course Fee as low as Rs.15,000 onwards.

No, it is not necessary to have any basic knowledge in stitching to pursue Fashion Designing. Waves Institute provides you hands-on training in stitching right from the basics.

There are a lot of courses in Fashion Designing in which you can join after your 10^th / SSLC, but it is always recommended that you complete your Plus 2 / 12^th before you join a specialized course.

When is comes to career in Designing field like Fashion Design, Jewellery Design or Interior Design, a good course would help you to build the right foundation necessary for your career growth. The appropriate course would help you to mould your skills in the right direction with the help of professional guidance and practical training.

You have various options in the field of Fashion Designing. You can choose from a basic course of 2 months duration to a 3 year Degree programme.

No previous Sewing or Fashion experience is required to join a course at WIFD. The minimum qualification is SSLC / 10th.

Fashion designers have unique tools that they use during each stage of the designing process. During sketching and design concept, they require pencils, then they need sewing tools, fabric and sewing machines to produce a sample prototype design and so on...

We have multiple courses and certifications and the recognition for each course is different. Please check the courses page for more details.

Unlike other courses, Fashion Designing is a Creative field which is completely based on your talents. We assist our students in getting placements at various leading fashion firms which can help them to shine and build a great career in the world of fashion.

You will learn practical skills such as sketching, sewing, pattern making, evaluation of colors, hand embroidery, textile selection and garment construction.

WIFD conducts various programmes in the field of Designing.

• 1 Year Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing
• 6 Months Certificate in Costume & Dress Designing
• 2 Months Certificate in Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management
• 3 Year B.Voc Degree in Fashion Designing

Waves Institute offers different programmes with different certifications such as Advanced Diploma, Certificate etc. You can choose the course of your choice.

For most of our courses, you need not be an expert in English, but the basic knowledge in English is required.

A portfolio is crucial as it showcases your skills, creativity and range of work to potential employers or clients.

Waves Institute of Fashion Designing provides different courses for those who are interested to pursue a career in Designing. SSLC / 10^th is the minimum qualification for short term and online courses whereas Plus 2 / 12^th standard for Advanced Diploma and 3 Year Degree courses.

Courses at WIFD are designed in such a way that it provide in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge. This experience would help them to gain confidence to manage their own venture.

Yes, Hostel facility is provided. We provide hostel facility within campus at our Providence College branch, and we also have tie-ups with other hostels outside the campus.

Fashion Designing is a very creative field. There are lots of courses and career options to choose from. As per your requirement, you can enrol the right course you wish you pursue.

There are many opportunities for a Fashion Designer. You can become a Professional Fashion Designer or a Fashion Merchandiser after doing the course. You can join the Quality Control Department or Production Department as well. You can either work with a reputed Fashion Designer or pursue your career at Fashion Export Houses, Design Studios or Fashion Buying Houses etc. The opportunities never end in the fashion field...

There is no limit on how much Fashion Designer earns. It completely depends on his / her capability, skill and quality of work. Average salary differs from location to location as it varies from metros to cities. The salary for a fresher in Kerala ranges between Rs. 10,000 - 25,000 where as in Mumbai, it ranges between Rs. 25,000 - 45,000. Our students have been placed for various job roles at leading and recognized fashion ventures all over South India.

We focus on practical based learning and hence the enrolment in each batch is limited to 25 students.

It depends upon the course you have opted. For few courses, we do provide the essential study materials.

Waves Institute is situated in the heart of the city and is well-connected to Railway station, KSTRC bus stand and Private bus stand. College buses are available for students at our Malaparamba Branch.

You should have a combination of creative abilities, technical knowledge and the right business sense. Fashion Designers should be able to plan and explore ideas to create trendy designs with an eye on the competitive global fashion industry.

Yes, we assist our students in getting placements in leading and reputed firms all over India. We have an excellent placement track record in the previous years.

Yes, there are few options for you to choose.

• Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing (1 Year)
• Certificate in Costume & Dress Designing (6 Months)
• Certificate in Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management (2 Months)

Syllabus for Fashion Designing varies at different institutes. There are different subjects taught under the umbrella of Fashion Designing. Major subjects in general courses include Design Concept, Surface Ornamentation, History of Costumes, Garment Industry, Textile Science, Illustration, Clothing Construction and Pattern Making.

A 1 year Fashion Designing Advanced Diploma is a fast track programme which will help you to gain the essential practical & technical knowledge required to become a successful Fashion Designer.

Fashion Designing course includes Sketching, Aspects of Designing, Production, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales of a Garment. Everything related to the garment in an Apparel Industry is taught starting from the concept of designs till the sales of the final product.

The statistics and global researches report that the job demand in the field of fashion has a great potential in the coming years. Jobs in specialized Design Firms are expected to increase in the coming years.

Please contact us and our course coordinator will guide you to choose the best option for you.

To become a Fashion Designer, you have lot of options to choose from such as:

• Degree in Fashion Designing (3 Years)
• Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing (1 Year)
• Certificate in Costume & Dress Designing (6 Months)
• Certificate in Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management (2 Months)

The best option is always to go for a 3 year Degree programme, but if you are already a Graduate you can opt for a 1 year Advanced Diploma course. To discuss the options that best suit your needs, please contact us and our experienced team will help you choose the course which is right for you.

Yes, we also provide part-time courses in Fashion.

Yes, you can join a course even without knowing the basics of stitching.

We are committed to excellence in education in the field of fashion. We make sure that students gain the best theoretical and practical knowledge to become successful fashion designers. WIFD plays a vital role in providing the best job placements in leading fashion firms.

Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the normal lifestyle of students all over the world. We make a continuous effort to provide customized teaching environment suitable for online classes. Both our online / offline classes are planned in a strategic way that students make the best even during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of days per week and class timings are adjusted in order to complete the portions without sacrificing the great learning experience. We make sure that students do not miss the real time practical environment.

The ratio is often kept low to ensure personalized attention and effective learning, typically around 1 teacher for every 10 - 20 students.

Yes, we have different courses for you. For most of the courses, only the basic knowledge in English is required. Candidate should be able to follow the lectures / notes given in the class.

For a career in Fashion Designing, you need to have Secondary Schooling. A majority of designers choose specialized fashion institutes whereas there are others who prefer to attend regular universities or colleges. After attaining required knowledge about designing, you can begin to create your own garments. The next most important aspect is to socialize in various social networking sites and to get your designs more popular among others.

Yes, we have different courses for you. Since the medium of teaching is English, anyone having the minimum qualification can join the course even if the candidate does not know Malayalam.

No, drawing is not a necessary skill to become a Fashion Designer. Presently most of the advanced firms use CAD (Computer Aided Designing) softwares and programs to create their designs instead of traditional hand drawn patterns.

Our courses have been carefully designed to provide an up-to-date and practical experience to ensure that our students are primed to succeed on completion of the programme.

Yes, you can pursue a Fashion Designing course even without the basic knowledge in drawing. During the course you will learn how to draw figures using pencils and rulers.

Yes, we welcome students from diverse educational backgrounds, and there are foundational courses to help bridge any knowledge gaps.

Projects typically include creating a fashion collection, designing for specific themes, participating in fashion shows, mannequin draping sessions and industry-related assignments.

No, sketching skills are not necessary. Our courses are designed in such a way, that you attain drawing skills right from the basics.