M Voc Fashion Design

  • MASTERS IN DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALISATION

    2 YEARS

Excel your career in the fashion industry with a Design Entrepreneurship specialisation programme that incorporates digitally advanced tools to shape the future of sustainable design and deliver innovative solutions. With a focus on design thinking and experiential learning, the Master's Degree in Fashion Design promotes the entire process, from concept ideation to execution.

Programme Details

The Master in Fashion Design & Entrepreneurship at ARCH College of Design & Business is a future-focused programme that blends creative innovation with business acumen, preparing students to lead in the global fashion industry. This advanced-level course is designed for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs, designers, and industry professionals seeking to develop their unique design identity while mastering business strategies. The curriculum covers fashion innovation, sustainable practices, brand development, market analysis, and digital transformation.

Gain hands-on practice through a market intelligence-driven approach, guided by industry leaders and practitioner faculty. The advanced design infrastructure, including textile studios, pattern-making labs, CAD labs, and a material resource center, equips students with experiential learning opportunities in 3D printing, collaborative spaces, and prototyping facilities. This supports internships and prepares students to be industry-ready.

DURATION

2 years

AFFILIATED

Vishwakarma Skills University (VSU)

ELIGIBILITY

Graduation with minimum 50%

SELECTION CRITERIA

All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)

SYLLABUS

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ART & DESIGN
    • Sketching
    • Art Appreciation
    • Design Thinking
    • Design Thinking Tools
    • Design Process
  • MATERIALS, TOOLS, & TECHNIQUES - I 
    • Patterns Drafting
    • Garment Construction
    • Nature of Materials and Processes
    • Digital Softwares
    • Fashion Illustration 
  • DESIGN THINKING PROCESS AND METHODS
    • Design Spectrum
    • Ideation and Concept Development 
    • Envision and Creation
    • Exposure to the Design process and finished product
  • PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM
    • Key Sectors of industry
    • Evolution of the Design Industry
    • Design Market & Economic Outlook
    • Design Industry Analysis & Employment Opportunities
    • Trends & Design Implications
    • Design Ecosystem
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP - I
    • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
    • Techniques of Idea Generation and Business Analysis
    • Identifying Customers for Business
    • Market Research
    • Basic Financial Modelling
  • DESIGN RESEARCH & TREND ANALYSIS
    • Material Trends
    • Forecasting Methods 
    • Trend Analysis
  • MATERIALS, TOOLS, & TECHNIQUES - II
    • Patterns Drafting
    • Garment Construction
    • Nature of Materials and Processes
    • Computer Aided Fashion Design
  • DESIGN PROJECT - I
    • Introduction to Industry Project
    • Conceptualisation
    • Design Process
    • Professional Practice in Design Industry
    • Budget Control
    • Documentation & Presentation
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP - II
    • Building a Business Model using Lean Model Canvas
    • Fundamentals of Team Building 
    • Branding Strategy and Social Media Basics
    • Product Development via MVP Technique
    • Go-To-Market Strategy
  • INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
  • MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING
    • Introduction to Branding
    • Understanding the process involved
    • Case study
    • Visual Merchandising Concepts
    • Introduction to different types of retail spaces.
  • STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY
    • The role of the Stylist
    • Photography
  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
    • Understanding the Organisational Structure
    • Human resource management 
    • International Business
    • Production & Operations
    • Governance 
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INDUSTRY BASED)
    • Project Management
    • Project Stakeholders
    • Project Manager Attributes
    • Project Management Processes & Techniques
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP  - III
    • Fundraising Fundamentals
    • Building a Pitch Deck 
    • Advanced Financial Modelling for Start-ups
    • Analysing Competition
    • Introduction to Project Management
  • FINAL PROJECT (INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP BASED)
    • Develop skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and communication
    • Select, plan, implement, and evaluate a project and present the outcomes
    • Professional Practices

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Entrepreneur
  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Costume Designer
  • Fashion Brand Manager
  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Fashion Blogger and Trend Analyst
  • Fashion Academician and Researcher
  • Fashion Journalist and Editor

Frequently Asked Questions

2 years, Full Time Programme

A graduate degree with at least 50% marks.

  1. Fashion Retail
  2. Apparel Manufacturing
  3. Textile Industry
  4. Entertainment Industry
  5. Sustainable Fashion Industry
  6. Fashion Technology and Wearable Tech

ARCH collaborates with industries to provide students with real-world project briefs, enhancing their hands-on learning experience and helping them understand client and industry needs.

Industry visits, along with master classes, workshops, and juries at the ARCH campus, emphasise industry interaction and provide collaboration opportunities for students.

Yes, students have opportunities to pursue internships after the first year of the course.

ARCH Design Business Incubator, hubIN, supports students in launching their design startups by providing essential guidance, project management assistance, funding, and mentorship to help them embark on an entrepreneurial career.

Erasmus+ is a European Union program that supports education by offering a globally integrated curriculum. Under this program, ARCH College provides a two-year study opportunity with global partners, enabling student engagement across four countries, six ECTS courses, and collaboration with eight higher education institutions. It promotes cross-cultural learning and focuses on Impact-Focused Entrepreneurship.

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