ALUMNI

Question 1

YEAR 1

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In Year One students undergo foundation in art & design to develop creative thinking and grasp the design development process. Students are also introduced to global fashion studies and fundamental modules in Fashion. By the end of the year students are able to creatively translate their inspirations from 2D to a final 3D product with a sound technical ability. Students study varied modules and learn to adopt a global perspective on fashion. This inaugural segment of the course has been mindfully set up to enable students to bestow their creativity aiming at professing their signature skills. 120 Credits / 600 Hours Fashion Illustration Colour Theory Computer Aided Design Cultural & Contextual Research Techniques & Processes Pattern Drafting Garment Construction Portfolio Development Fashion Collection Realization Individual Project

Question 2

YEAR 2

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In Year Two students develop both creative and technical skills in fashion and investigate the wider social, cultural and economic impact on fashion and work towards making a collection at the end of the year. Students study advance level modules with greater understanding and exposure to market trends and industry needs. In this year students apply their learning to both womenswear and menswear by end of the year. Several integrated projects allow students to develop their personal identity in fashion whilst learning the technical skills and experimenting their creative freedom. 120 Credits / 600 Hours Advanced Fashion Studies Branding & Identity Business Practices in Design Fashion Promotion & Marketing Craftsmanship & Project Implementation Experimental Embroideries Fashion Collection Realization Project Management Technical Drawing Professional Practice

Question 3

YEAR 3

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In Year Three students work towards attaining a professional outlook towards their work. In the first term of this year, students undergo a professional industry internship within chosen field of specialization. In the second term students are assisted to work on a self-proposed project combining all the skills acquired during the first two years and the industry experience during the first term. The final year thus aims at developing a professional creative portfolio, interpersonal skills and a strong business acumen for students to be able to progress onto Post Graduate Degrees across the globe or work within the global fashion industry. With an objective of closing the gap between graduation and professional life, The Fashion Incubator Year at FAD International Academy India is an innovative & a dynamic approach to creative education. Aimed at giving fashion professionals the much needed industry expsoure, the Fashion Incubator year focuses on creative skill based learning at an advanced level combined with a strong focus on professional skills development with showcasing opportunities at both local and global platforms. 120 Credits / 600 Hours Research Methods in Design Design & Skill Specialization Business Practices & Entrepreneurship Sustainable & Circular Systems Advanced Pattern Making & Grading Fashion Retail & Exports Advanced Production & Manufacturing Processes Experimental Fabrication Processes & Techniques Fashion Collection Realization

Question 4

OPTION OF YEAR 3 IN UK OR SEMESTER OVERSEAS

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FAD International aims at giving students a truly global experience of learning. Students can transfer to Year Three in the UK to complete their degree or pursue a semester at following universities subject to portfolio evaluation and visa issuance to study overseas. Nottingham Trent University - BA (Hons.) International Fashion Business Manchester Metropolitan University - BA (Hons.) International Fashion Practice ( Design or Fashion Business ) Bath Spa University - BA ( Hons.) Fashion Design - Coventry University London Campus - BA (Hons) International Fashion Management and Marketing Top Up IED - Italy Semester in Fashion Design / Fashion Communication Polimoda - Short Course in Fashion Design / Business FAD Dubai - Semester in Fashion Design Apart from the above, students have an opportunity to apply to various European Universities across Italy, France & UK. Faculties from universities visit FAD International to facilitate students seeking admissions for the same through the year. Contact the Creative Universities Application Centre at FAD International Academy for assistance on UG / PG Applications to over 40 universities.

Question 5

COURSE OVERVIEW

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The three years programme in Fashion Design aims to honor a global context of learning in fashion and allows students to progress from a foundation to a professional level in various stages with a mix of guided and studio based self-learning approach. The objective of the course is to develop the creative, technical and professional expertise of a fashion individual to work within a global environment.

Question 6

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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12th Passouts / A Level / IB Diploma or equivalent. Students having passed 10th, O Levels or equivalent with a Foundation in Art & Design will be considered based on a portfolio review.

Question 7

QUALIFICATION HONORED

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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design: 603/0909/X Awarding institution: Pearson Education Ltd Three Years International Programme in Fashion Design by FAD International

Question 8

CAREER PROGRESSION

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Fashion Designers, Creative Directors, Fashion Illustrators, Garment Merchandisers, Fashion Consultants, Fashion Boutique Owners, Fashion Entrepreneurs & other creative professions.