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Subject
Hour Hour / /
Subject Credi Type(TH
Subject Sessions s / Semeste NC
Code t / PB/
Week r )
DE/CE)
Lecture
Practical
Design /
Collection Worksho
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BFD402 Tutorial / 18
18 C GP
GP Seminars weeks
Semester – / Field
VIII Study
Self
Study
Total

DESIGN BRIEF

The Design Collection is the culmination of various inputs imbibed over 7 semesters
ranging from creative exposure and sensitization to technical expertise. In upholding
standards of both national and international benchmarking in fashion design, the
collection should reflect originality, creative flair with in-depth conceptualization and
implementation of the design process combined with technical strength. The focus
should be on good design that is an ideal blend of creativity with function.

The student is required to:

 Design five to seven ensembles suitably accessorized.
 The Collection must not exceed beyond Rs. 50,000/- for the garments and Rs.
20,000/- for the accessories.
 Stage impact must be kept in mind in terms of style, colour, details and overall
impact.
 Keep in mind the total presentation as a class and avoid repetitive styles,
silhouettes and colours.
 Each collection should ideally have a target market and could be visualized for a
specific occasion with a distinctive look. Looks and styles that replicate
existing designs or echo past collections should be avoided.
 Attempt a good fit with a clean finish for impeccable design quality.
 Both the inspiration and context need not be restrictive since the theme provides
for a wide scope ranging from the historical, contemporary to futuristic
interpretations and adaptations.

The following guidelines are not binding but offered as options or

possibilities for reference.
 The Fabric: Development and exploration of traditional resources (materials and
techniques) towards contemporary expressions.
 The Image: Kaleidoscopic images encapsulated in time or space (History) to
more globalized aspirations.
 The Attitude: From rejuvenation to revivalism, from transformation to transmutation, from
the concrete to the sublime.
 The students may choose to specialize in any of the areas focusing on
womenswear, menswear or children clothing. Textiles may be combined with
knits, leather or any other suitable material, while ensuring that the focus is on
the extensive and prime usage of woven fabric.

The collection could fall in any one of the categories:

 Sportswear
 Eveningwear
 Ethnic collection or Fusion
 Sleepwear
 Maternity wear
 Avant Garde
 Theatre
 Childrenswear
 Collection for the physically challenged
 Institutional clothing

The following Fashionova TM award categories are common to the Fashion

Design department across all centres:

1. Best Design collection (Innovative ideas, aesthetic refinement, material usage,

innovative patterns, technical skills, and commercial viability / wearability).
2. Best use of Traditional skills in contemporary styling (research and adaptation of
traditional handcrafting skill in textiles for current usage)
3. Most Creative and Innovative Collection (originality and design innovation)
4. Sponsored Awards – Usha International
5. Best construction (Impeccable construction with appropriate finishes)

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Evaluation would be based on the following criteria:

1. Conceptualization: Choice of the theme/ inspiration and interpretation of the
same.
2. Creativity: Colour composition, styling and silhouettes, proportions and
combination of diverse fabrics and embellishments.
3. Wearability.
4. Overall impact including accessorisation and stage presence.

5. The Internal Jury reserves the right to disqualify any collection on the following
grounds:
 Fabrication of collection outside NIFT
 Failing to appear at presentations as per the schedule
 Irregular contact with the mentors
 Poor quality of work
 Incomplete or unfinished collection

6. The disqualified candidates will have to prepare a fresh collection after going
through the design process by the given date. A re-examination fee as per NIFT
policy will have to be paid.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

 Design prototypes should be cut, sewn and finished in the Institute with the
exception of some special embellishments and finishes. For specific skills
available outside NIFT premises, the mentor should be informed in advance
and written permission sought.

 Construction and finishing of the garment should be of excellent quality.

 Any collection suspected of being constructed or developed outside the

Institute will be disqualified from the final show / exhibition. Any specialized
or additional help required would be provided by the department on request.

 Both internal & external jury has the right to disqualify collections from going
on the ramp.

 NIFT reserves the right to choose 1 piece / ensemble of any collection to keep
in the NRC. The cost of the item / ensemble will be reimbursed to the student
as per actual.

 Completion of the entire collection and certification of the same by the

internal guide/faculty mentor of the student.

 After completion of the internal jury, the feed back received from them will be
incorporated by the students in their collections which will then be followed
the external jury evaluation.

 Incomplete or unfinished collection may be disqualified.

 GRADUATION PROJECT/ DESIGN COLLECTION
B. Des. (FASHION DESIGN)
WORK SCHEDULE From January– May
(To be presented to all mentors collectively)

Students are advised to keep strictly to the schedule failing which they may
be disqualified.

Design Collection brief and Mentors Date

1st day Institute reopens - Mentors to be allocated

First presentation of concept to all mentors 1st week

Second presentation of concept file, mood board & swatches 2nd week
All mentors

Design concepts to be presented to faculty body 3rd week

/ All mentors and finalized

Paper and muslin patterns (on dress forms) and fabric 6th week
sourcing / developments to be shown to all mentors

All muslin patterns (on dress forms) finalized fabrics (sourced 7th week
and developed) to be shown to all mentors
Constructed garments to be shown to respective mentors:

1st Outfit 8th week

2nd Outfit 9th week
3rd & 4th Outfit 11th week
5th Outfit th
12 week
6th Outfit 13th week
7th Outfit 14th week
Garments and accessories to be presented to mentors two days
later
Internal jury 15th week
External jury a week
later

Proposed date for fashion show 2nd or 3rd

week May