Fashion Design

The summer fashion study abroad is conducted on an individual basis, in which each student is privately instructed. Thanks to our concise and structured method of teaching, we can offer a significant and complete experience in a short period of time. Both students who are just beginning in the fashion field and those who already have studied or possess work experience will benefit from this course.

there are three level available for students and professionals coming in Milan from all over the world.

Basic: suitable to people who are starting from zero
Advanced: suitable to people who have already studied fashion
Professional: suitable to people who have already studied fashion or worked in the fashion field

New courses available in Summer Course 2010:

JEWELRY DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

SHOES DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

UNDERWEAR DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

ACCESSORIES DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAM 2010
(Jewels – Shoes – Feet wears – Belts – Hat – Bugs – Sun glasses )

CHILDREN’S WEAR DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

BEACH WEAR DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN SUMMER 2010

WEDDING DRESS DESIGN COURSE SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

UNDERWEAR PATTERN MAKING SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

BEACH WEAR PATTERN MAKING SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

WEDDING DRESS PATTERN MAKING COURSE SUMMER PROGRAM 2010

Fashion summer course has two kinds of attendance:

Course of 100 hours + 4 hours seminar
Duration: 4 weeks
Attendance: morning and afternoon

Course of   50 hours + 4 hours seminar
Duration A: 4 weeks
Attendance: you can choose morning or afternoon

Duration B: 2 weeks (you can decide the weeks in July that you prefer follow the course)
Attendance: Morning and Afternoon
Only the students that have already experience in the fashion field can choose 50 hours Pattern Making and Fashion Design program both, otherwise it’s possible choose only one subject (Pattern Making or Fashion Design) or the 100 hours course.

One lesson last 3 hours. Lessons are from Monday to Thursday having two different school time:
Morning 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon 14:00 – 17:00

Course of 100 hours has two lessons per day (morning and afternoon)
Course of   50 hours has one lesson per day choosing morning or afternoon or it possible arrange the lessons in accordance with student necessity. As an example one lesson per day for 4 weeks (only morning or afternoon) or two lessons per day for two weeks (morning and afternoon) or choosing others combinations

All information at http://www.fashionsummercourse.com

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Fashion industry is one of the most popular, interesting and profitable career paths to choose due to an ever increasing demand in the job market. Each day there is something new on the deck and designers from all around the globe are working towards it. Urbanization in every sector has given rise to the demand of fashionable clothes amongst the all the generations.

 

Arizona is one of the swiftly growing states in America and it has loads of career opportunities stored in it. Careers like fashion designing, merchandising, purchasing and retailing are growing at a very faster rate in Phoenix. The urban landscape and beautiful desert makes it a perfect environment to pursue this career. Fashion jobs in Phoenix are getting popular because of its rich cultural heritage.

 

It is important to identify your own skills in order to be a part of fashion industry. If you are creative and have knowledge of clothes and colors, can sew, possess strong dedication to your work, the fashion jobs in Phoenix is the right career path for you.

 

Fashion schools will train you to develop your own skills on designing. Proper education is very important for any type of career choice and the fashion designing field is no different either.

 

It is important to be a part of fashion designing school because you’ll be trained by the professionals who are experts in this field. They will also help you to find the right job in the related field. Internships organized by the schools groom the new designers to learn a lot and get the right exposure. Social networking is equally important to get fashion jobs in Phoenix.

 

Lot of different states in America conduct fashion week to give maximum exposure to their designers. Since last few years, Phoenix fashion weeks have been showcasing elite designs which have grabbed the attention of media.

 

Fashion jobs in Phoenix are therefore getting popular and there is a high demand for the designers. It also provides an opportunity to be a part of New York Fashion Week which is one of the greatest events in the glamour industry.

 

Phoenix is considered to be a small place where you can start your career comfortably and take it to new heights. It is always easy to get the right exposure in smaller states when compared with the big cities which have world audience. Fashion is still very young in Phoenix and it is the right time for you to hit this industry and grow.

There are many great ways to find a Phoenix AZ Job, come by our site and you can learn more: http://jobsinphoenixaz.com/

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Jewellery Designing – A Career with Glittering prospects

An important emerging sector of Indian economy, gem and jewelry is a leading foreign exchange earner for the country. The country consumes around 800 tonnes of gold that account for 20 % of global gold consumption and nearly 600 tonnes of this goes into jewelry making. The Indian jewellery market, which is estimated to be US$ 13.5 billion in fiscal 2006-07, accounts for 8.3 % of the global jewellery sales, according to a study by KPMG.

The increase in purchasing parity of the middle class and surging income levels have resulted in consumption growth of gems and jewellery by about 11 % in the 5 year period preceding 2006-07. It also contributes over 15 % of the total exports of country and provides employment to 1.3 million people directly and indirectly. The two major segments of the gem and jewelry industry in India are gold jewellery and diamonds. The contribution of gold jewelry is about 80 % of the total jewelry market, with the balance comprising fabricated studded jewelry, which includes diamonds as well as gemstone studded jewellery.

Today, jewellery designing as a career is steadily grabbing international attention. India has produced award-winning jewellery and accessory designers. Industry Experts believe that It’s a good time guys to think of jewellery designing as a career option. Till barely 10-15 years back, jewellery designing was confined to a few goldsmiths. “But nowadays things have changed”. Jewellery designing has come out of the closet: It is no longer a cloistered trade carried out by semi-literate goldsmiths in family vaults, passed down like a well-kept secret from generation to generation. Instead, thanks to the advances in technology, it has landed on the drawing board with some firms even using computer-aided designs to create exquisite pieces in virtual reality.

With the entry of big players like Tanishq, Swarovski, DeBeers, D’- damas, the shifting thrust on gems and stones rather than pure gold is giving a big push to the organised gems and jewellery industry. On the back of a sizzling growth of the organised jewellery industry, striking job openings and exciting entry-level salaries, it’s a fine era to consider jewellery designing as a career preference.

Most    jewellery designing courses are of six month to two-year duration. The following are the reputed institutes and courses –

College Britanica, Britanica House-38, Sectoir-32, Institutional Area, Sector 15 Crossing, Nh-8, Gurgaon (Haryana) offers degrees & diplomas in jewellery design. Delhi Institute Of Fashion & Technology, 9,Community Centre, East of Kailash, New Delhi offers 1-year Diploma & 6-month Professional Certificate in Jewellery Designing. Gemmological Institute Of India, 29,Gurukul Chambers, 187-189, Mumbadevi Road, Mumbai 400002 offers Diploma courses in Gemmology, JD, Diamond grading & correspondence course in Gemmology. Gemstone Artisans Training School, Jhalana Mahal, Jaipur 302017 offers Courses in Cutting & Polishing of Diamonds & Coloured stones. The Gemmological Institute of India, 29 Gurukul Chambers, 187-189 Maumbadevi Road, Mumbai-2 offers programmes in Gemmology; Diamond Grading and Assorting, Pearls Wigan and Leigh College (India), Nehru Place, New Delhi National Institute of Fashion Designing-NIFT -The Karnataka State Cooperative Marketing federation Building, No.8, Cunningham road, Bangalore-560 052, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata (West Bengal), NIFT Campus, near Gulmohar Park, NIFT Campus,Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Aalisha Polytechnic, L-2/47,New Mahavir Nagar, Outer Ring Road, Vikas Puri, New Delhi 110062. Indian Diamond Institute-Stardar Vallabhbhai Patel Centre Of Jewellery Design & Manufacture, Katargam, GIDC, sumul Dairy Road, Katargam Post Box 508, Surat 395008  offers various diploma and degree courses. Pearl Academy of Fashion, Delhi Campus – A – 21/13, Naraina Industrial Area – Phase II,  New Delhi – 110028., Chennai Campus – 82, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034, Tamil Nadu. Ludhiana Campus- 178, Col. Gurdial Singh Road, Civil Lines, Ludhiana – 141001., Bangladesh Campus- H.N.#11 , Road #6, Baridhara, Dhaka., UAE Campus -P.O.Box: 31918, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Ph.: 971 06/5540661, 06/5540663

Resident and Distance Education programmes are offered by

Indian Diamond Institute, Katargam, GIDC, Sumul Dairy Road, Surat-395008 Indian Gemmological Institute, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001 Department of Geology, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai-400001 teaches Jewellery Design; Gemmology; Diamond AssortmentGemstones Artisans Training School (sponsored by GOI), Jaipur-302017 trains for diamond/ coloured gemstones cutting and polishing S.G. Jhaveri Centre for Diamond Technology, Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic,Vile Parle Mumbai-400056 (Diamond Technology) Jewellery Product Development Centre, Commerce Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai-400034
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Jaipur-302003 National Institute of Fashion Technology’s (NIFT’s) Accessory Design course could also lead up this profession. Jewellery Design & Training Institute (JDTI), NOIDA offering a whole range of courses dealing with all aspects of the Gem and Jewellery Industry including :
Jewellery Design; Jewellery Design & Technology; Gemmology; Finishing, Polishing, Repairing Mould-making; Market Research & Presentation, etc. Small Industries Services Institute, Guindy, Chennai-600032 trains for Gem Cutting & Polishing

The facilities provided at the institutes are state-of-the-art and fully equipped with the latest reference material and machinery. The workstations are especially designed for fatigue-free long hours. The classrooms are specially constructed to provide relief from boredom. Those who have cleared their plus two are eligible to apply for jewellery designing courses. Admissions are on the basis of an interview.

Here are the few options of magnificent Career in field of Jewellery-

Fashion Jeweller/ Artist Jeweller/Jewellery designer / Designer/Freelance designer  : Someone who designs jewellery through renderings and drawings, models or even wax originals may be employed by a company or self employed. It is not necessary to know how to make the jewellery, just how it is made. Jewellery is no longer purchased with only the intrinsic value of gold in mind. The working woman wants trendy and functional trinkets, which can be worn at office, at home and on outings. , a working woman wants to make a fashion statement and, on the other hand, she wants trinkets for regular wear. That in turn has spawned a lifestyle industry and demand for jewellery designers.

Goldsmith/ Manufacturer: anything from small production runs to mass production, from service work for others to marketing one’s own line. The art of making jewellery has been the monopoly of traditional ‘kaarigars’ or goldsmiths who have inherited the expertise from their ancestors and have played the dual role of designer and manufacturer. During those days, jewellery designing as a career had been limited to the kaarigars and one could learn this profession only by becoming an apprentice to an experienced jeweller. But today with the explosion in the fashion and accessories arena, the field is becoming a lucrative career which offers a sparkling future for those who are fascinated by gems and jewellery. A new breed of jewellery designers and professionals like gem appraisers are in great demand with the growing market for branded ornaments.

Production Bench Worker: a goldsmith who specializes in production work, anything from running a punch press, a computer milling station (coming soon) to repetitive hand work. Not usually high status work.

Repair person: specializes in repairs. Often the best way of starting and learning jewellery skills and the basis of many a successful jewellery business. May be employed by a store or have ones own service business or retail outlet.

Stonesetter: a secure employed position or a service company for jewellery stores and goldsmiths; a good setter earns very well and is well respected.

Caster: possibilities include employment or a service company. Good prospects for an aggressive small company.

Gemologist/Appraiser: usually an employed position, some options for independent service work. Training and equipment costs can be high. Diamonds are a specialized sub-section of gemology

Jewellers/Exporters – Exports from the industry yield US$ 17.1 billion in 2006-07 against US$ 16.64 billion in 2005-06, reflecting a growth of 26 %. While the diamonds accounted for 64 % of the total exports, gold jewellery accounted for 30.47 %, colored gem stones and others accounted for 1.44 % and 1.04 % respectively last year. The export of cut and polished diamond segment US$ 10.90 billion, while the export of gold jewellery yielded US$ 5.21 billion last year. Colored gemstone exports fetched US$ 246.48 million last fiscal, against US$ 232.35 million in the previous year.
Future growth in the gem and jewellery business is likely to be driven by increased exports to the US and other markets, apart from a surge in domestic consumption.

Model maker: a goldsmith specializing in making original metal models. Often an employed position it is the highest level of goldsmithing in many ways. Generally linked with larger operations though often goldsmiths are called on to make models in smaller companies. As an independent service career it is difficult to compete with wax models

Plater: Fairly short training, an employed position. some opportunity for independent service work. Requires good marketing skills to find customers but demand is always steady. Few companies outside large cities would have enough work to employ a plater full time.

Polisher: an employed position, some find it monotonous, others find the concentration pleasant. Some room for independent service work in larger cities.

Production manager: well paid, requires long experience in the trade and jobs are easier to come by.

Rubber Mold Maker: usually an employed position in a factory, plenty of room for independent service work in small to large cities; requires marketing skills. Some option for mailed service work.

Teacher/Faculty : the route would be through art schools and industry experience, long training with some room for employed and independent service work

Watchmaker: a specialized field. Most watches are now quartz and require only minimal skills to change batteries or movements. True watch making is dying out and this means that for a highly motivated skilled watchmaker/goldsmith there are very well paying opportunities

Computer Aided designer : coming soon and already here in some places are computer driven machines which carve wax, build up plastic models, harden plastic models from liquids, mill steel molds for wax or plastics injection. All of these are intended for casting. There will be an increasing place in the field of goldsmithing and jewellery production for people who understand goldsmithing and computers

Allied services sales agent: giftware, packaging, display, security, insurance, bookkeeping etc: self explanatory, selling to jewellery stores, subject to the vagaries of the economy.

Sales Staff: employed by jewellery stores, pay is low to good depending upon the store and skills. A very high end store will have the best pay opportunities. It is a good way to learn something of the business of running a jewellery store, particularly in a smaller business where many jobs are expected of one

Store Owner/Manager/ Shop manager: well paid, usually worked up through the ranks from sales staff.

Stone Dealer: can be employed and represent a company, often a place for independents. You have to like travel and have good skills. Income can be very rewarding

Also, the Branded Jewellery has become a passion. People yearn for the contemporary designs at great prices. The concept of branded jewellery has therefore taken a swing in India. De beers were the initiator of this notion and a trail followed it and will be continuing further. Time and again we see new entrants in this segment of branded jewellery introducing innovative designs on after the other. This motion keeps the competition on, flooding the marketplace with fine and fresh designs.

So all those who have an intrinsic talent and inclination towards this off- beat career option, get set for a glittering career…

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The popularity of television shows like Project Runway and America’s Next Top Model has added even more glamour to the fashion industry, and many people are wondering if a fashion career is right for them.

A fashion career might be a good fit for you if you have the right combination of creativity and business acumen. The fashion industry isn’t based just on making sketches of beautiful clothes, which is why many people are surprised at the hard work that goes into getting a degree in either fashion design or fashion merchandising. The truth is, you can’t just be a designer. You also have to be a great business person, which is why four-year Bachelor’s degrees are becoming increasingly sought after in the fashion industry.

A Bachelor’s degree in either Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising covers a wide range of skills that can be used in the industry whether you end up designing apparel, organizing fashion shows, coordinating events or managing your own chain of retail stores. The in-depth education you’ll receive will include hands-on courses as well as internships and classroom work taught by industry professionals and professors in disciplines such as accounting and business. As a fashion designer, you can’t succeed today on pure genius. If you can’t address the realities of cost and practicality, someone else will overtake you.

Typical coursework will include a variety of interesting subjects, including the history of fashion and how fashion impacts society. You will gain an understanding of fabrics, textiles and ornamentation, as well as cutting, sewing and pattern making. You will also gain valuable exposure to the growing field of computer assisted design (CAD). Fashion merchandising and sales, accounting, business management, business technology and accounting are also studied. Consumer behavior is focused upon, giving you valuable insight into how to appeal to your potential clients.

There are actually two popular Bachelor’s degrees available for those interested in the fashion industry. If you earn a degree in Fashion Design, you’ll be prepared to work in any design house. You can work your way up from the cutting floor to becoming a design assistant. And eventually, you will be a designer in your own right. You may also coordinate and plan fashion shows or become an events coordinator for fashion houses and department store chains.

With a degree in Fashion Merchandising, your focus will be more on the retail and marketing side of the industry. You can become a buyer for a retail store or private label fashion house, traveling around the world to watch fashion shows and choosing which lines they will carry in the coming year. Other options include becoming the merchandising coordinator in a particular store, designing the display of merchandise to its best advantage. Window dressers are also in demand in large cities, where high-end department stores compete for the title of “best dressed window”.

Either type of fashion degree prepares you for the world of retail management. If your dream is to manage your own fashion store, you can’t go wrong with a degree in fashion design or fashion merchandising. Both degrees give you an excellent overview of the industry and an understanding of everything from which materials work well together to how to handle production and stocking costs. If you think that you have the head for business and the heart for design that it takes for success in the fashion world, getting a Fashion Degree is your best first step.

Andy West is a writer for Career News and College News.

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Today jewellery design as a career is steadily grabbing international attention. India has produced award-winning jewellery and accessory designers.

(A) The Prospects

Growing at the rate of 30 per cent annually, the gem and jewellery industry is the largest foreign exchange earner for India. (The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) envisages an export target of $16 billion in 2007). In the last five years, India has moved up five notches to emerge as the third largest diamond jewellery market in the world. And now, like its international counterpart, the relatively new branded and “hallmarked” jewellery segment is all set to touch a new high. So, all in all, if you have a flair for design and can take the hi-precision detailing in your stride, it’s a great field to be in. Jewellery design as the name suggests, deals with the designing of ornaments – precious, costume or junk jewellery. Accordingly, jewellery designers work with precious and other metals, gems, precious and semi-precious stones, terracotta, glass and wooden beads, plastic, cowrie shells, etc.

Trained designers usually work for established jewelers and are employed by precious and costume jewellery-manufacturing firms, buying agencies and large jewellery exporters and showrooms. Initially, it may be a good idea to work with a couple of established jewellery designers to learn the ropes. Even hi-fashion jewellery magazines like G & J that showcase the latest trends in jewellery design recruit upcoming designers. Yet another option is teaching — either as regular or part-time faculty in a reputed design school. Of course, with some experience, you can even launch into marketing of designer or costume jewellery on your own. Customized jewellery is highly in vogue today. Consultancy has come up in a big way to cater to this demand. If you follow the regional trends and have an in-depth knowledge of gemstones you can become a consultant and advise customers on what to buy and at what rate.

(B) The Job

1.) Design accessories for men’s, ladies or children’s
2.) Create new designs for gold, silver and precious metal jewellery
3.) Specialize in leather designing /jewellery designing etc
4.) Carry out detailed research about the accessory to work on
5.) Crafts people work to prepare each article individually
6.) Sell through local outlets, at tourist destinations, emporia and through craft melas
7.) Gemologists are experts in assessing the quality, value and use of gems for jewelers. They are experts in grading, sorting and setting of gems in various metals.

(C) Personality Traits
1.) Creative
2.) Eye for detail
3.) Keen observation
4.) Fashion awareness
5.) Precision
6.) Meticulous
7.) Awareness and understanding of gems / metals etc

(D) Career Progression
As a fresher, it is best to start your career working for an established jewellery designer so that you can learn the ropes. As an experienced professional, you can then look at starting out on your own as a designer or a consultant.

(E) Salaries
As with most creative fields, the work is tedious and the rise is steep. It is advisable for new entrants to first find work with an established designer, or jewellery house, and learn the ropes. At this stage, the pay scales are not very high. A fresher could earn anything between Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000. Once you have established a name for yourself, you can command your own price, depending on the exclusivity of the design, and the clientele you are catering to.

(F) Study Routes
Class XII – one can look at any stream.

After Class XII – Courses in gem and jewellery designing are short duration programmes. Most courses can be taken after class XII. The courses, mainly diploma, vary in duration. Accessory design course at National Institute of Fashion Technology is a 3 year course. Accessory design offers specialization in leather goods, jewellery and designing of accessories to accompany garments.

Places to Study
1.) NIFT Campus, Opp. Gulmohar Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110 016 – 3 year diploma after Std. XII
2.) Srimati Nathibai Damodar Training (SNDT) Women’s University, Mumbai.
3.) Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Rajasthan Bhavan, Jaipur – 302 003.
4.) Jewellery Export Promotion Council, D-15 Commerce Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai-400 034.
5.) Jewellery Design and Technology Institute (JDTI), Noida offers four long term courses and twelve specialised short term courses.

Gemology
Courses in gemology are conducted at the following institutes
1.) Gemology Institute of India, 29, Gurukul Chambers, Mumbadevi Road, Mumbai – 400 002. Courses are in grading and cutting of gems and diamonds.
2.) Gemstones Artisans Training school, Jhalana Mahal, Jaipur – 302 017. Courses are in cutting and polishing of diamonds and coloured stones.
3.) Indian Gemological Institute, Nirmal Towers 10th Floor, 26, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110 001.
4.) Indian Diamond Institute, Sumul Dairy Road, Katargam Post Box 508, Surat – 395 008. (The Institute conducts courses in Jewellery Design and machine cast jewellery manufacturing, Diamonds sorting/grading/bruting/ polishing/sawing and in computer aided jewellery designing).
5.) St.Xavier’s College, Geology Department, Mumbai – 400 001. • Small Industries Service Institute, 65/1, GST Road, Chennai – 600 032.

Fashion Designing Colleges
(a) National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts several courses. Addresses for correspondence :
1.) NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi 110016
2.) NIFT, Tata Mills Compound, Dada Saheb Phalke Mg., Dadar (E), Mumbai 400014
3.) NIFT, Manjusha Bhavan, 181, Sector III, 1B Block, Salt Lake City, Calcutta 700091
4.) NIFT, Plot E/4, GIDC Electronic Estate, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) 382044
5.) NIFT, Opp. Hitech City, Madhapur, Jubli Hills, Hyderabad 500134
6.) NIFT, Cooptex Building, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600008
7.) NIFT, The Karnataka State Co-op Mktg., Federation Building, No. 8 Cunnigham Road, Bangalore 560052

Anirban das writes on behalf of Shiksha.com. Shiksha is a portal that connects education seeker with education provider.Shiksha provides information about Jewellery Designer and Fashion Designing Colleges.

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