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DRESS DESIGNING
              & GARMENT MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT

  




Fashion is a world of glamour and glitz! Trends change every day and to keep abreast with the latest an integrated course has been designed that combines artistry and aesthetics. With Indian fashion making news all over the world it makes a promising career choice.

The Department has completed 38 years of excellence. An intensive three-year Diploma Course affiliated to the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, it covers virtually the entire gamut of the fashion industry - Garment making, Fashion illustration, Fashion Merchandising, Color Theory, Generic Skills and many more.  Moreover, going beyond the designated curriculum, over the years, new subjects, such as, Design Process, Indian Textiles, Styling, Retail & Export Merchandising, Fashion Accessories, Draping, Visual Merchandising have been introduced to enhance the overall quality of the course.

Expectedly, these provide students with the necessary edge and equip them to make a mark in the industry. Today, several ex-students who are highly placed professionals in this field are a testimony to the holistic education given here.

What makes it a "practical" course is the regular interaction of students with industry personnel who share their knowledge and experience to help bridge the gap between theory and reality. To further enhance their knowledge base and for easier transition into the professional world,
students undergo industrial training with some of the best organizations in the industry.

Study tours are also organized to widen horizons and for first-hand experience of industry mechanisms.

CAREER CHOICES

  • In-house Designer
  • Fashion Designer for television or films
  • Entrepreneur with own label
  • Buyer for fashion houses
  • Illustrator
  • Merchandiser / retail/ export/visual
  • Stylist
  • Fashion Journalist
  • Fashion choreographer
  • Floor Manager
  • Quality Controller
  • Lecturer

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT




  • Affiliated to AICTE
  • Accredited by the National Board of Education
  • 100% placement in reputed companies
  • Talented Faculty
  • Impressive Visiting & Guest Faculty from Fashion Industry
  • Well equipped laboratories and lecture rooms
  • Latest sewing machines
  • "Tvashtar", annual Garment Display judged and attended by eminent people from Fashion Industry
  • Annual Exhibition to showcase and sell garments and accessories made by students
  • Workshops & Seminars
  • Back stage help at reputed fashion shows
  • Participation in local and national competitions
  • Four months Internship
  • Study Tours
  • Excellent rapport with Fashion Industry
  • Latest Fashion software for Digital Designing & Pattern Making
  • A well-equipped air-conditioned library with a comprehensive collection of reference books
  • Value Education to develop all round personality
  • Air conditioned Audio-Visual room
  • Hostel accommodation for outstation students
  • Canteen
  • Stationery Shop within the campus
  • Auditorium
  • Common Room for students
  • Ideal location of Institute



EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • 3 Inter Disciplinary sessions yearly on ethics and spirituality related to global and national concerns
  • Self development lectures
  • Outreach programs to centers for the underprivileged to develop awareness of responsibilities towards them





COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT

The 3-year course comprises 6 semesters of about 6 months each.

First Semester

1.    Basics of Apparel Construction
2.    Fashion Drawing I
3.    Basics of Computer I
4.    Color Theory
5.    Fabric Ornamentation I
6.    Design Process I
7.    Career Skills I

Second Semester

1.    Introduction to Clothing Process
2.    Fashion Drawing II
3.    Basics of Computer II
4.    Fundamental of Textiles
5.    Folk Art
6.    Design Process II
7.    Career Skills II

Third Semester

1.    Clothing Technology I
2.    Fashion Illustration I
3.    Computer Application I
4.    Textile Processing
5.    Fabric Ornamentation II
6.    Design Process III
7.    Career Skills III

Fourth Semester

1.    Clothing Technology II
2.    Fashion Illustration II
3.    Computer Application II
4.    Costumes of India
5.    Fashion Merchandising
6.    Textile Art
7.    Design Process IV

Fifth Semester

1.    Advance Clothing Technology I
2.    World Costume
3.    Portfolio Designing I
4.    Pattern Grading
5.    Digital Design I
6.    Design Process V
7.    Career Skills IV

Sixth Semester

1.    Fashion Retail Management
2.    Product Merchandising
3.    Portfolio Designing II
4.    Visual Merchandising
5.    Digital Designing II
6.    Project

"TVASHTAR" - ANNUAL GARMENT DISPLAY 





As the grand finale of their three years of learning students give full expression to their creativity and depth of knowledge of the industry through an aesthetically designed and professionally presented Garment Display, "Tvashtar".

It showcases the creations of the students to give them the much-needed exposure to the industry. What makes this event so special for the students is the close involvement of the Fashion Industry.

In the recent past eminent people, such as, Priyanka Chopra, Simone Tata, Manish Malhotra, Madhur Bhandarkar have come as Chief Guests. The Panel of Jury too has comprised big names, such as, Atul Kasbekar, Archana Kochhar, Salim Asgarally, Shaina NC, Queenie Singh, Nisha Jamval, Aarti Surendranath, Krishna Mehta, Anaita Shroff, Sabina Chopra, Vinta Nanda amongst others.

As choreographer the best names have been associated with the event, James Fereira, Marc Robinson, Elric D'Souza, Achala Sachdev, Lubna Adams and Nisha Harale.  Models too are amongst those in the top bracket.


FACULTY


Ms. Jignasa Shah (Head of the Department)

Forward thinking, innovative and enterprising describes Ms. Shah aptly. In the years she has taken responsibility, she has been instrumental in upgrading the department by initiating far reaching changes. 

An Msc. in Clothing & Textiles, she has in-depth knowledge of both the subjects. Currently, she is doing PhD. on "Eco Friendly Textile Prints" with the aim to bring widespread awareness of the dangerous effects of chemicals used in printing and the possibility of viable alternatives.

Ms. Medha Sabnis (Lecturer)

A topper of this course in this very Polytechnic, Ms. Sabnis is a rare combination of talent,
incisive thinking and teaching abilities.

Armed with deep insightful knowledge of Apparel Construction and Grading, she handles her work with an ease few can surpass.

Ms. Rizvana Ansariya (Lecturer)

Ms. Ansariya has a total of 14 years teaching experience in India and abroad.

A recipient of Certificate of Excellence by Ed Excel, an UK based awarding body in Fashion Designing, she combines in-depth knowledge of subject with excellent teaching skills.

Ms. Manisha Saji (Lecturer)

Backed by 15 years experience, Ms. Saji's eloquence and command over her subject has earned her respect from both students and staff.

 Her forte lies in Apparel Construction, Indian Costume, Fashion Promotion and Management of Projects.

Ms. Tamashree Sen (Lecturer)

A ranker in both Fashion Designing and Journalism, Ms. Sen is well equipped to take students through various aspects of the course.

Her stint at Ernst & Young, one of the top accounting firms in the world, as Communications Manager, helps her give valuable professional tips to students. 


COMPUTER FACULTY

Mr. Aras Vishwanath
Mr. Hitendra Savla

VISITING FACULTY

Mr. Kunal Tanna: Design Process
Ms. Jennifer Mallick: Fashion Illustration
Ms. Benifer Mistry: Color Theory
Ms. Nilufer Marshall: Design Process
Ms. Nital Muni: Product Merchandising
Ms. Komal Vyas: Design Process
Ms. Dhruti Trivedi: Visual Merchandising
Ms. Tanu Mehta: Fashion Retail Merchandising
Ms. Zainab Ayaz: Portfolio Designing
Ms. Aspee Shaikh: Fashion Illustration & Textile

ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY

  • Minimum S.S.C.
  • Selection for admission is made strictly on the basis of merit with reservation of seats for Reserved Category candidates.
  • Domiciled students:
    • Candidates should have studied in the State of Maharashtra for the two preceding academic years.
    • Children of Government employees are eligible for admission if parents have been transferred to Maharashtra within two preceding academic year.
    • Children of persons domiciled in Maharashtra in the two preceding years even if they have passed their qualifying examination from outside the State.