National Institute of Fashion Design

About NIFD

NIFD (National Institute Of Fashion Design) is a trend setting institute known as "The Cradle of Designers" among the glamour world. It is for those who dream of joining the fascinating fashionable world, and for those who wish to become fashionable themselves. One will learn the basics of fashion and train to develop his/her own spirit of a designer, with a view of the world and the designer collection. Fashion design course prepares you for careers in merchandising fashion, coordination, client servicing, marketing and many more fields. NIFD promises to make its students real professionals having an integrated personality. Besides, you will learn how to make yourself known and to make a living. At NIFD, you will learn not just the art of design, but also the art of being a professional.

NIFD, the premier fashion & textile design training institute renowned in India, has also started its activities in Dhaka in January 2002. The NIFD center in Dhaka will cater the students in an exciting environment of learning from an expert faculty in scientifically designed labs and studios with a course that is not just restricted to books, syllabus and exams but also includes field trips, variety of fashion show programs, exhibitions, and industry interaction. NIFD is promoting its commitment to fashion that has been widely acknowledged by professionals, business and media alike.

NIFD Programs

Through an enterprising institute as NIFD students are exposed to an energetic and resourceful design environment, progressive to new ideas continually inspired by the demand of the professional market. The field of design not only offers a lucrative career but also prepares a student to appreciate the value of designer creation for better quality of life. Fashion, Textile and Interior Design are vibrant area for offering a large number of versatile opportunities. With the advent of information technology and globalization the approach to business is changing very fast. Garment retailing is also undergoing tremendous changes. Thus professionals are needed to face the competitive customer oriented global market. Knowledge in merchandizing, knitwear design and manufacturing technology are highly appreciated.

The programs being offered by NIFD are outlined below:

  • Fashion Design
  • Interior Design
  • Textile Design
  • Apparel Manufacturing, Marketing and Merchandizing
  • Knitwear Design and Technology
  • Pattern Making & Drafting/Construction

 

Fashion Design

Fashion design course sharpens yours creativity and equips you with technical knowledge required for success in this glamorous field. The course prepares you for exiting opportunities in Fashion co-ordination, Client servicing, Marketing and many more.

NIFD offers specialized diploma programs of one year (DIPLOMA), and two years (ADVANCE DIPLOMA) in Fashion Design. It also offers a 6 month certificate course in Fashion Design.

FASHION DESIGN - Six Month Certificate Course:

Foundation Phase - The foundation phase provides the student to gain basic understanding of the apparel industry.
  • Basic Design
  • Illustration
  • Design Concept
  • Fashion Model Drawing
  • Drafting and Pattern Making
  • Garment Construction
  • Fabric Construction
  • Fabric Study and Textile Techniques
  • Embroideries
  • Indian Art and Costume Appreciation

FASHION DESIGN - One Year Diploma Course:

Semester 1

  • Foundation Phase - The foundation phase provides the student to gain basic understanding of the apparel industry.
  • Basic Design
  • Illustration
  • Design Concept
  • Fashion Model Drawing
  • Drafting and Pattern Making
  • Garment Construction
  • Fabric Construction
  • Fabric Study and Textile Techniques
  • Embroideries
  • Indian Art and Costume Appreciation
  • CAD/E-Fashion

Semester 2

    The second semester deepens the knowledge & skill in the respective area of specialization and includes area as outlined below.

    Fashion Design & Apparel Merchandising

    History of Design, Illustration, Fashion Model Drawing, Design Concept & Methodology, Draping, Fabric Study, Contemporary Fashion Illustration & CAD/E-fashion

    OR

    Production & Apparel Merchandising
    Drafting, Pattern Development, Garment Construction, Grading, Draping, Creative Pattern Making, Study of Modern Machinary & Equipment, Quality Control.


    Details of Apparel Merchandising
    Fabrics, Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, Consumer Behavior & Marketing, Research, International Trades & Global Marketing, Pricing & Costing, Export Documentation.

FASHION DESIGN - Two Years Advanced Diploma Course:

Semester 1
  • Basic Design - 1
  • Illustration
  • Elements of Design (Design Concept)
  • Fashion Model Drawing - 1
  • Drafting & Pattern Making
  • Garment Construction
  • Fabric Study
  • Indian Art & Costume Appreciation
  • CAD/E-Fashion
Semester 2
  • Basic Design - 2
  • Fashion Art
  • Design Concept
  • Fashion Model Drawing - 2
  • Drafting & Pattern Making
  • Garment Construction
  • Embroidery
  • Tradition Textile & Surface Ornaments
  • World Art & Costume Appreciation
  • CAD/E-Fashion
Semester 3
  • Basic Design - 3
  • Illustration
  • Design Process
  • Pattern Making/Grading
  • Draping
  • Apparel Merchandising & Production
  • Quality Control
  • Garment Construction
  • Fabric Research
  • Traditional Textile & Embroidery
  • CAD/E-Fashion
Semester 4
  • Illustration
  • Garment Construction
  • Creative Pattern Making
  • Design Collection
  • Survey of Apparel Merchandising
  • Project Work
  • Documentation
  • CAD/E-Fashion

For details information and admission forms, please contact

NIFD
41 Kamal Ataturk Avenue
Banani, Dhaka 1213
Phone: 011873441
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House # 64, Road # 17, Block E Banani, Dhaka 1213
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