Fashion Designing and Garment technology(FDGT)

Fashion Designing and Garment Technology is targeting on developing the skills in fashion designing and garment construction. It proposes the basic concept on the science behind textiles and fashion business. The programme provides a variety of skills catering to different job roles such as pattern making, sewing, ornamenting and designing manually and with the aid of computer etc. The programme is structured in such a way that apart from offering a conceptual understanding of the professional knowledge involved in the vocation, it offers complete practical skills in the field from designing to finishing garments. The attraction of the programme is that it offers the core skills, such as communication skills & interpersonal skills to manage their personal as well as professional life in addition to the professional knowledge and skills. Training on core skills enhances the self esteem and confidence among the participants to pursue their studies and successful career. The students successfully completing the programme can either opt for jobs in the apparel industry or can turn to self employment.

The textile industry is one of the most competitive and diversified industrial sector in India. Academic programmes catering to the need of the industry is also diversified. The textile industry is highly labour intensive and is one of the largest employers after irrigation. Hence the educational programmes in textiles will always have demand across the country.

The future of Indian textile industry looks promising buoyed by strong domestic consumption as well as export demands. With consumerism and disposable income on the rise, the garment sector has experienced a rapid growth with the entry of several national and international players into the Indian market. India is the second largest exporter of garments in the world. Abundant availability of raw materials and skilled workforce has made the country a sourcing hub for the world garment industry.

The growth of the textile industry, especially the garment industry has offered immense opportunities to offer programmes in designing and construction to meet the demands of the industry, thereby contributing to the national growth. The rapid growth in communication technology has promoted new ideas and practices within the designing and manufacturing sector. The technological improvements also have rendered the vocation highly skilled. The programme Fashion Designing and Garment Technology (FDGT) holds relevance in the above backdrop.

Fashion Designing and Garment Technology is targeting on developing the skills in fashion designing and garment construction. It proposes the basic concept on the science behind textiles and fashion business. The programme provides a variety of skills catering to different job roles such as pattern making, sewing, ornamenting and designing manually and with the aid of computer etc. The programme is structured in such a way that apart from offering a conceptual understanding of the professional knowledge involved in the vocation, it offers complete practical skills in the field from designing to finishing garments. The attraction of the programme is that it offers the core skills, such as communication skills & interpersonal skills to manage their personal as well as professional life in addition to the professional knowledge and skills. Training on core skills enhances the self esteem and confidence among the participants to pursue their studies and successful career. The students successfully completing the programme can either opt for jobs in the apparel industry or can turn to self employment.

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