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BDES in Fashion Communication & Styling
In Partnership with Techno India University
Course Description
The BDES in Fashion Communication, Styling & Sustainability is a full time course that trains students for the changing fashion industry. This course is about fashion communication, styling and sustainability. It covers modern communication strategies, digital media and visual storytelling with a focus on ethical fashion. If you are looking for a fashion communication course in Kolkata this course is a mix of creativity and sustainability required for a well rounded education.
- Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 4 years
- Eligibility: Higher Secondary or Equivalent examination (CBSE,ISC,A Levels or any other equivalent board exams) passed with English as a compulsory subject preffered.
The BDES in Fashion Communication, Styling & Sustainability is a dynamic and innovative course that prepares you for a career in the diverse fashion industry. This course combines creativity with sustainability, focusing on fashion communication, styling and eco friendly practices. As fashion continues to evolve, the need for professionals who can communicate strategically, style visually and practice ethically has never been greater.
The course goes deep into the art of fashion communication, exploring traditional and digital media. You will learn to craft stories, create content and understand how media influences fashion trends. Besides communication techniques, the curriculum includes fashion styling where you will learn to use garment, accessories and visual composition to create visual statements for different platforms, from runway shows to social media.
The course also focuses on sustainability, teaching you to incorporate eco-friendly practices in the fashion industry. This includes understanding the environmental impact of fashion, promoting sustainable fashion brands and learning about ethical production processes.
If you are looking for a fashion communication course in Kolkata then this is the course for you. It’s a mix of creativity, technical skills and environmental consciousness. By the end of the course you will be equipped to work in various roles, from fashion stylists to brand communication strategists in an industry that’s all about sustainability and responsible fashion practices.
The objective of the BDES in Fashion Communication, Styling & Sustainability is to provide students with a holistic knowledge of fashion communication, styling, and sustainable practices. The course emphasizes the development of skills in media communication, visual storytelling, and fashion styling while encouraging eco-friendly approaches. Students will be equipped for various roles in the fashion industry, combining creativity with ethical, sustainable practices.
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| Visual Interpretation & Communication – I | |
| Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – I | |
| Fashion Culture & Industry | |
| Sustainable & Ethical Studies I | |
| Surface Design Development Techniques | |
| English & Professional Communication Skills | |
| Design Studio – I | |
| Computer Basics | |
| Semester 2 | |
|---|---|
| Visual Interpretation & Communication – II | |
| Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies-1 | |
| Pattern Making & Garment Construction I | |
| Sustainable & Ethical Studies II | |
| Textile Studies | |
| Personality Development & Soft Skills | |
| Design Studio II | |
| Surface Design for Textiles & Modern Industry Innovations | |
| Semester 3 | |
|---|---|
| Visual Interpretation & Communication – III | |
| Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies-1 | |
| Pattern Making & Garment Construction II | |
| Sustainable & Ethical Studies III | |
| Computer Graphics I | |
| Draping Techniques in Fashion I | |
| Apparel Production & Trims Studies | |
| Design Studio IV | |
| Semester 4 | |
|---|---|
| Visual Interpretation & Communication – IV | |
| Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – IV | |
| Pattern Making & Garment Construction III | |
| Sustainable & Ethical Studies -IV | |
| Computer Graphics II | |
| Draping Techniques in Fashion II | |
| Design Studio IV | |
| Semester 5 | |
|---|---|
| Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies-V | |
| Pattern Making & Garment Construction Techniques | |
| Fashion Merchandising & Entrepreneurship | |
| Design Studio V | |
| Semester 6 | |
|---|---|
| Indian Apparel Pattern Making | |
| Introduction to Kidswear | |
| Fashion Communication & Brand Development | |
| Fashion Styling & Photography | |
| Professional Industry Internship & Documentation | |
| Semester 7 | |
|---|---|
| Major Project Wearable Art | |
| Professional Practice | |
| Research Methodology | |
| Semester 8 | |
|---|---|
| Major Project – Design Collection | |
| Professional Portfolio Design | |
| Research Project | |
The assessment strategy for our design courses uses a perfect balance between summative and formative assessments in order to improve skills not only on core disciplines but also in project planning and time management. Projects are concurrently conducted between all modules in order to improve students’ transferrable skills, allowing them to link skills and competencies from various domains.
An Integral part of the course is the links to profession practitioners and industries, and in particular to this unique course is the connections you will make with ethical and sustainable sectors of the design and textile industry. You will learn how traditional sustainable practices such as ‘ikkat’ textiles, hand loomed weaving, shibori, along with contemporary ethical and sustainable practices such as; ‘peace silk’ and herbal dying can be incorporated into modern contemporary design practices.
Also how organisations such as ‘blue sign’ technologies and ‘Beyond Surface Technologies’ (BST)are working with massive fashion, sports, footwear and apparel companies to create more sustainable products for the mass consumer market.
Students will learn how these important traditional skills and techniques fused with new technologies can provide a design pathway to a sustainable and ethical future.
- Fashion Consultant
- Fashion Entrepreneur
- Assistant Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Creative Head
- Accessory Designer
- Merchandiser
- Visual Merchandiser
- Retail Expert & Consultant
- Store owner, Fashion Photographer
- Blogger
- Curator
- Fashion Lecturer
- Researcher
- Textile Designer Graphic Designer
- Image consultant
- Stylist
- Costume Designer
- and many more.
