The Diploma in Fashion Design at Dunes College is a premier 1-year diploma program designed for aspiring creative leaders in the fashion industry. Offered in academic collaboration with the renowned JD Institute of Fashion Technology, the curriculum bridges high-end couture art with modern design methodologies and retail business principles.
Our program is curated to guide you from the absolute basics of illustration and textiles to pattern construction, couture design, and portfolio development. Students engage in studio workshops, industry-led masterclasses, and live runway exhibitions to gain professional-grade design expertise.
Featuring a studio-centric approach, the program is ideal for students who want to build a career in luxury styling, apparel manufacturing, or independent label design.
Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters) full-time diploma program.
Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from any recognized board in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) with a passion for creative design.
This program is offered in academic collaboration with the JD Institute of Fashion Technology. Students benefit from co-branded certificates, national portfolio reviews, and exclusive opportunities to participate in JD Design Awards.
Gain access to professional pattern-drafting tables, garment construction labs, textile testing laboratories, and digital design suites with specialized CAD and 3D draping software.
Graduates step into prestigious roles such as Fashion Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Costume Designer, Fashion Stylist, Pattern Developer, Textile Technologist, Brand Manager, or Design Entrepreneur.
Our graduates are placed in leading national and international fashion houses, retail giants, and luxury labels. Through the strong industry network of JD Institute, we facilitate direct access to top recruitment drives and internships.
Learn from accomplished designers and academic professionals with deep industry roots
My name is Kartik Mahesh Charan, and I am the Head of the Fashion Design Department at Dunes College, Kutch. I am a Fashion Designer and an alumnus of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Shillong, Swiss Textile College, Switzerland, and Amor Design Institute, Ahmedabad. Together, let us build a strong foundation and inspire the next generation of designers.
I am a fashion professional and educator with a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design from NIFT Shillong. I completed my internship at Sonal Apparel Private Limited, Bengaluru, and gained industry experience at Divadaulti, Delhi, where I worked on garment development and technical design processes.
I am a fashion professional, educator, and creative practitioner currently serving as a Senior Faculty Member and Admission Counsellor at Dunes College Kutch. I graduated in Fashion Design from GLS Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and have industry experience with Aroop Shop India, Jaipur, and Rizabella, Ahmedabad.
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