BFS - Bachelor of Fashion Studies

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Bachelor of Fashion Studies - BFS

Duration

3 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2 or Equivalent

BFS or Bachelor of Fashion Studies is an undergraduate Fashion Technology course. Fashion technology is the art of incorporating design and aesthetics, as well as natural beauty, into clothes and accessories. It includes studies in design, concept management, design production management, quality control, planning, fabric design, printing, fashion accessory design, fashion retailing, textile science, color mixing, marketing, and other areas. Fashion design has evolved across time and location, driven by cultural and societal perspectives. Fashion Studies is typically a three-year academic study. Certain institutes may provide it on a part-time basis. The Fashion Studies course syllabus is broken into six semesters. Fashion studies are a significant and job-oriented study that gives candidates with several work options.

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Eligibility

  • The candidates must have completed their 10+2 examination or its equivalent qualification in the Science stream.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
  • They should also need to undergo an aptitude test to seek admission to the course.

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Fashion Studies course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Year-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects of Study

1

Appreciation of Textiles

2

Apparel Manufacturing Process

3

Foundation Program in Design

4

History of Western Costumes

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Year-II

1

Craft Field Study and Research

2

Fashion Studies

3

Fashion Forecasting and Trend Analysis

4

History of Indian Costumes

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Year-III

1

Draping Techniques

2

Fabric and Trim Research and Sourcing

3

Fashion Merchandising and Management

4

Intellectual Property Rights

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Year-IV

1

Apparels Development and Showcasing

2

Fashion Photography and Styling

3

Portfolio Development

4

Practical Knowledge

 

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Colleges

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Course Suitability

  • The Bachelor of Fashion Studies program is designed for students who are interested in or desirous of Fashion Technology and possess analytical and conceptual skills, time management skills, collaboration, initiative, communication skills, idea development, and project assessment.
  • They should have analytical and conceptual skills, as well as time management skills, collaboration, initiative, communication skills, and the ability to generate ideas.
  • Those who want to teach at a higher degree level at colleges and universities, both in private and public institutions, are a suitable fit.

How is the Bachelor of Fashion Studies Course Beneficial?

  • Candidates can obtain outstanding jobs as merchandising executives, fashion designers, illustrators, fashion co-coordinators, and so on in the garment, leather, and jewelry industries. A higher degree program in appropriate disciplines, such as a Master's degree, can be pursued.
  • They can work as apprentices for professional designers, in production units, export companies, boutiques, media as costume designers, and freelancing for fashion houses and boutiques, and it is also a profitable option for self-employment by creating your own store.

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Employment Areas

  • Export Houses
  • Garment Manufacturing Unit
  • Jewellery Houses
  • Leather Companies
  • Media Houses
  • Textile Mills
  • JBJ Designer - Kolkata / Tevar Fashion Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai

Bachelor of Fashion Studies Job Types

  • Apparel Production Manager
  • Cutting Assistant
  • Costume Designer
  • Design Promoter
  • Fashion Consultant
  • Fashion Show Organizer
  • Fabric Quality Control Manager
  • Fashion Coordinator & Fabric Buyer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Production Pattern Maker
  • Show Room Sales Representative
  • Technical Designer

Advanced Course in Bachelor of Fashion Studies

After completing Industrial Trade Certificate (Fashion Designing) you can become :