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Bachelor of Fashion Studies (BFS) is an undergraduate Fashion Technology course. Fashion technology is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. It encompasses a vast field of studies in design, concept management, design production management, quality control, planning, fabric design, printing, fashion accessory design, fashion merchandising, textile science, colour mixing, marketing and so on. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social attitudes, and has varied over time and place. Course is generally three academic year course. It may be provided on part time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the course is divided into six semesters. Fashion studies are an important and job orienting course one which provides many job opportunities to the candidates.

How is Bachelor of Fashion Studies (BFS) Course Beneficial?

• The candidates can find excellent placements in garment, leather and jewellery industry as merchandising executives, fashion designers, illustrators, fashion co-coordinators, etc.
• One can go for higher degree program in respective subjects, e.g. Masters’ degree, etc.
• They can find employment with professional designers as apprentices, with manufacturing units, export houses, boutiques, media as costume designers, freelancing for fashion houses and boutiques and at the same time it is a rewarding possibility for self employment by opening your own boutique.

 Eligibility

• The candidates should complete their 10+2 or its equivalent exam with 50% in Science stream.
• They should also need to undergo an aptitude test to seek admission for the course.

Bachelor of Fashion Studies (BFS) Syllabus

Syllabus of Fashion Studies (BFS) as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Bachelor of Fashion Studies (BFS) Colleges

• Expert Educare Private Limited, Ahmedabad
• St. Mary's College for Women, Pathanamthitta
• Gandhigram College of Fashion Designing, Wardha
• Sharda College of Management and Technology - SCMT, Haridwar

Bachelor of Fashion Studies (BFS) Course Suitability

• The course is stable for those who are interested or desirous in Fashion Technology and have analytical and conceptual skills; time management skills; team work; use of initiative; communication skills; generation of ideas and evaluation of projects.
• They should have analytical and conceptual skills; time management skills; team work; use of initiative; communication skills; generation of ideas.
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level college and university level both in private and government institutions are good suit for it.

 Employment Areas

• Export Houses
• Garment Manufacturing Unit
• Leather Companies
• Textile Mills
• Jewellery Houses
• Media Houses
• JBJ Designer - Kolkata
• Tevar Fashion Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai

 Job Types

• Costume Designer
• Fashion Show Organizer
• Fashion Coordinator & Fabric Buyer
• Apparel Production Manager
• Cutting Assistant
• Fabric Quality Control Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Fashion Consultant
• Production Pattern Maker
• Technical Designer
• Show Room Sales Representative
• Design Promoter

Advance Course in Bachelor of Fashion Studies (BFS)

• Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.)

After completing Bachelor of Fashion Studies (BFS) you can become:

• Fashion Designer