ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
IN FASHION DESIGN & SUSTAINABILITY
Two years fashion design course is a professional certification course provided by best design college in Kolkata. This course has been structured by ESEDS; best design institute in Kolkata to provide the skillset that is required to be a part of the fashion design world.A wide range of practical skills are taugh along with ethical sustainable and professional practices. At ESEDS you will be mentored by professional designers with international background, artisans and practitioners to allow you to gain first hand knowledge and experience of the 21 st century fashion and interior design industry both nationally and internationally.
- Level: Advanced Professional Certification Course
- Duration: 2 years
- Eligibility: Minimum Secondary or Equivalent examination (CBSE, ICSE, WBSE or any other equivalent board exams) with English as a compulsory subject preferred.
2Yr Certificate fashion design course is an initial level certification in the domain of fashion designing. The objective of the course is to impart holistic knowledge in regards to the fundamental concepts and principles of Fashion Design. The fashion designing course is structured to dissipate practical level skills in the subject to the students along with the theoretical understanding.
It is accustomed to the fundamental needs of the industry and maintains a supply and demand mechanism in case of industrial demands and delivering of qualified professionals. The course provides a comprehensive outlook of the subject to the students so that they can withstand the demand of application in the industry as well as they are able to build on this knowledge base for the advanced level of study if they wish to.
It encourages students to develop:
- an ability to record from direct observation and personal experience;
- an ability to identify and solve problems in visual and/or other forms;
- creativity, visual awareness, critical and cultural understanding;
- an imaginative, creative and personal response;
- confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of achievement in the practice of Art and Design;
- growing independence in the refinement and development of ideas and personal outcomes;
- engagement and experimentation with a range of media, materials and techniques, including new media where appropriate;
- experience of working in relevant frameworks and exploration of manipulative skills necessary to form, compose and communicate in two and/or three dimensions;
- knowledge of a working vocabulary relevant to the subject and an interest in, and a critical awareness of, other practitioners, environments and cultures;
- investigative, analytical, experimental, interpretative, practical, technical and expressive skills.
Year 1 – INCEPTION
The first year of the design course is dedicated to build up the foundation skills in the students with respect to multifarious cross discipline studies, research and projects. This year focuses strongly to strengthen the core and noncore design base of the students through conducting various seminars, lectures, field visits and studio works giving them a hands on approach to different design skills with a global perspective in terms of design visualization, interpretation, expression. Workshops and tutorial will take place throughout the year to develop the practical skills of the students. Students will also learn the historical and cultural context for fashion.
Students will undertake crafts based work experience in the First year.
YEAR 1 OUTCOME – INDUSTRY SUBMERSION (CROSS DISCIPLINARY WORK EXPERIENCE).
Year 2 – EVOLUTION
In this year students takes up their knowledge achieved in their inception year to focus strongly on their chosen field of specialisation in design studies evolving into a more creative individual through design exploration and experimentation with specific research processes and techniques with design experts and mentors. They look more into the alternative processes of design ideation, techniques and production through their in-depth knowledge on research and development with interlinked design modules and thinking processes.
Students will undertake work experience – design internship in the second year.
| Modules |
|---|
| Sustainable Design |
| Pattern Making & Garment Construction |
| Fashion Illustration |
| Accessories Design |
| Textile Studies |
| Surface Ornamentation |
| Design Studio |
| Design Process Development |
| Digital Fashion |
| Fashion Styling |
| Fashion Photography |
| Fashion fundamentals |
| Fashion Concept & History |
| Apparel Manufacturing Industry |
| Fashion Internship |
| Fashion Collection |
| Portfolio Development |
The assessment for the Two-Year Fashion Design Certification Course is designed to evaluate students’ practical skills, creative development, and understanding of sustainable and professional design practices. Students are assessed through design assignments, garment construction projects, sketchbooks, portfolio development, and practical examinations. Continuous evaluation, including feedback from industry professionals and faculty, ensures students gain the confidence and competence needed to excel in the contemporary fashion industry, both in India and internationally.
The Two-Year Fashion Design Certification Course at ESEDS maintains strong industrial links with fashion houses, sustainable brands, and skilled artisans, both nationally and internationally. Students benefit from internships, live industry projects, guest lectures, and hands-on workshops conducted by industry professionals. These collaborations provide real-world exposure, enhance professional skills, and prepare students to meet the evolving demands of the global fashion industry with confidence and creativity.
- Fashion Designer
- Apparel & Textile Designer
- Costume Designer
- Creative Head Stylist
- Fashion Consultant
- Fashion Entrepreneur
- Graphic Designer
- Blogger
- Image Consultant
- Accessory Designer
- Personal Shopper
- Merchandiser
STUDENT WORKS
