B.Des Leather Apparel and Accessories Design programme offered at PIFD combines the rich heritage of leather craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. Here, students learn to conceptualize and create leather garments and accessories that focuses on emerging fashion aesthetics. With state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and industry collaborations, this degree program nurtures budding designers into skilled professionals ready to make a mark in the global fashion landscape. By mastering techniques in material selection, garment construction, and accessory design, graduates can contribute significantly to the leather apparel and accessories industry or become entrepreneurs, by adding value to the products.
Students take part in the Internship programme, which is a mandatory aspect of their training and professional education at PIFD. During the summer, each student is works with brands and apparel industries for 4-6 weeks to gain hands-on experience.
To provide students with the International exposures, during summers, they are also provided with an opportunity to attend two weeks training programme at ARS Sutoria, Milan, Italy, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA, or London College of Fashion, UK.
The programme paves the way for a thriving career in Leather Apparel and Accessories Design and Manufacturing. Upon completion, students can explore various roles within the Leather Apparel and Accessory industry, including Entrepreneur, Designer, Buyer, Brand Manager, Pattern Expert, Product Manager, Product Developer, Marketing Manager, and Planner. Graduates also have opportunities in academia and can pursue further education.
| Semester 3 and 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | ||
| Apparel Design Studio-l (Research-Based Studio Practice) | ||
| English-III (Expository Writing) | ||
| Technique-II (Sewing) | ||
| Digital Design Mediums-I | ||
| Accessory Design-I (Leather Goods) Technical Studio-I (Pattern) | ||
| Fashion Silhouette, Vocabulary and Detail | ||
| Leather Technology | ||
| Material Exploration | ||
| History of Fashion-I (South Asia) | ||
| Apparel Design Studio-II (Research-Based Studio Practice) | ||
| English-IV(Content Writing) | ||
| Technique-III (Sewing) | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Civics and Community Engagement | ||
| Accessory Design-II (Home Accessories) | ||
| Technical Studio-II (Pattern) | ||
| Digital Mediums (Digital Marketing) | ||
| History of Fashion-II (Western) | ||
| Global Luxury Brands | ||
| Semester 5 and 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | ||
| Apparel Design Studio-III (Research-Based Studio Practice) | ||
| Accessory Design-III (Millinery and Gloves) | ||
| Technical Studio-III (Pattern and Sewing) | ||
| Ornamentation and Surface Treatments | ||
| Digital Design Lab-I | ||
| History of Fashion Accessories-l | ||
| Global Sportswear Brands | ||
| Italian-I | ||
| Electives: Students will choose elective courses from other | ||
| departments upto 04 credits | ||
| *Elective-I | ||
| *Elective-II | ||
| Apparel Design Studio-IV (Research-Based Studio Practice) | ||
| English-V (Professional Public Speaking and Presentation) | ||
| Capstone Project (Entrep. Project & Presentation) | ||
| Accessory Design-IV (Handbag) | ||
| Technical Studio-IV (Pattern and Sewing) | ||
| Digital Design Lab-II | ||
| History of Fashion Accessories-II | ||
| Italian-II | ||
| Sustainable Materials | ||
| Creative Realization-I (Contemporary Materials) | ||
| Semester 7 and 8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | ||
| English-VI | ||
| Accessory Design-V (Corporate Handbags) | ||
| Digital Design Lab-III | ||
| Creative Realization-II (Prototype) | ||
| Creative Development (Pattern and Sewing) | ||
| Sustainable Solutions | ||
| Design Studio-I (Research-Based Studio Practice/Thesis) | ||
| Internship/ Field Experience | ||
| English-VII (Thesis Report) | ||
| Thesis: Design Studio-II | ||
| Thesis: Pattern Making | ||
| Thesis: Surface Design and Treatment | ||
| Thesis: Product Execution | ||
| Thesis: Portfolio Development (Digital) | ||
