Semester-wise Syllabus for MSc in Fashion Technology

Semester 1: Core Fundamentals

1. Textile Science & Fibre Technology

   • Natural vs. synthetic fibres, yarn production, fabric structure.

2. Fashion Design & Illustration

   • Sketching, draping, CAD for fashion (Adobe Illustrator, CLO3D).

3. Apparel Manufacturing Technology

   • Garment construction, sewing tech, pattern making.

4. Fashion Marketing & Consumer Behavior

   • Trends, branding, target audience analysis.

5. Sustainable Fashion

   • Eco-friendly materials, zero-waste design, circular fashion.

6. Practical Lab Work

   • Fabric testing, basic garment stitching, digital design software.

Semester 2: Advanced Apparel & Business Skills

1. Advanced Garment Production

   • Industrial sewing machines, quality control, lean manufacturing.

2. Fashion CAD/CAM

   • 3D virtual prototyping (Browzwear, Optitex), digital printing.

3. Retail & Supply Chain Management

   • Inventory control, logistics, fast fashion vs. slow fashion.

4. Fashion Forecasting

   • Trend analysis, AI in trend prediction (WGSN, Pantone).

5. Intellectual Property in Fashion

   • Copyrights, patents, anti-counterfeiting laws.

6. Internship (Short-Term)

   • Factory/design studio visit, hands-on production training.

Semester 3: Specializations (Choose One Track)

1. Smart Textiles & Wearable Tech

• E-textiles, IoT in fashion, temperature-regulating fabrics.

• Lab: Arduino for wearable devices.

2. Fashion Data Analytics

• AI for demand forecasting, RFID in inventory management.

• Tools: Python, Tableau.

3. Luxury & Brand Management

• Luxury consumer psychology, global brand strategies (Gucci, LV).

4. Sustainable Fashion Innovation

• Bio-fabrication (mushroom leather), upcycling techniques.

Electives (Examples)

• Costume Design for Media

• Fashion Photography

• Blockchain for Fashion Transparency

Semester 4: Thesis/Industry Project

1. Capstone Project

   • Develop a tech-driven collection (e.g., "3D-Printed Apparel").

2. Industry Internship (6–8 Weeks)

   • Roles:

     • Production Tech (Raymond, Arvind Mills)

     • Fashion Analyst (Myntra, Zara)

     • Sustainability Consultant (H&M Conscious Collection).

3. Portfolio Development

   • Showcase designs/tech projects for job placements.

4. Viva & Seminar

   • Present thesis to industry experts.