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Program Overview

If you are one of those who can create magic with different designs, colors and shapes –Welcome to the much alluring fashion industry today that has a high demand for not only creative fashion designers but also sustainable fashion designers.

Today the garment industry alone contributes to almost 10% of total carbon emission across the globe. 5 years from now, the world would require sustainable fashion designers who would be more responsible towards designing clothes that would be environment friendly and would use the resources in an optimized manner.

But not many fashion design colleges in Kolkata or even in the country are focusing on sustainable fashion. One of the best fashion design colleges in Kolkata that has come up with a sustainable course on fashion designing is iLEAD.

iLEAD in association with ESEDS is providing one of the most sustainability and industry- oriented fashion design courses in Kolkata. We provide UG degree in B.Sc in Sustainable Fashion Design and Management. The degree focus on sustainable fashion and is affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT).

  • Learn in demand fashion designing skills such as the study of textiles, computer basics and its application in design fundamentals, fashion design process, fundamentals of pattern making and sewing, fashion merchandising and more.
  • Hands on experience with different textiles and fabrics, working with the sewing machine and navigating through the fundamentals of fashion designing.
  • Industry exposure and portfolio worthy projects
  • Interact with experts, guidance from industry leaders, internship and placement assistance
Why We Are The Best Fashion Design College in Kolkata?

ESEDS and iLEAD can be regarded as one of the top fashion designing colleges in Kolkata for the following reasons –

  • It is regarded as India’s first sustainable design institute in Kolkata.
  • In 2016, it got recognized as a leading global sustainable design institute.
  • ESEDS is also regarded as one of the top 58 design schools worldwide.
  • The school has international collaborations with University for the Creative Arts (UK), Arts University (Bournemouth), Ethical Fashion Forum (UK).
What Are We offering?

3 year degree course of B.Sc. in Sustainable Fashion Design and Management at iLEAD in collaboration with ESEDS School of Design under MAKAUT.

 

Highlights From The Course

As one of the best fashion design courses in Kolkata, our program has a very practical approach towards the curriculum and makes you familiar with the world of fashion so that you can understand the vogue better. Some of the highlights from the course include –

  • Traditional Indian Textile
  • Garment Construction
  • Fashion Stylization and Illustration
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Export Merchandising
  • Retail Store Operation
  • Computer Aided Designing
  • Accessory Designing
  • Portfolio Making and more
Why the fashion industry?
  • 1 out of 6 people alive today work in some part of the world’s fashion industry.
  • The fashion market’s worth grew from $551.36 billion in the year 2021 to $606.19 billion in 2022 at a CAGR of approximately 9.9%.
  • The textile sector in India is expected to attract investments totalling US$ 120 billion and grow exports to US$ 300 billion by 2025
  • Indian companies are investing big sums in the industry and consumers are increasingly shifting focus towards designer wear.
  • It is estimated that over the next decade women’s wear and kids wear will demonstrate high CAGR of 9.9% and 10.5 % respectively.

 

iLEAD Advantages

  • iLEAD's Collaboration with ESEDS School of Design for Fashion Design Courses ensures International exposure and standards.
  • State of the art design studio making it one of the best fashion design college in Kolkata
  • Award winning sustainable design curriculum
  • British design education
  • UK academic partners
  • Industry expert mentors and faculties
  • Strong industry connect, support and partnerships
  • Global award winning design alumni
  • Skill oriented practical design training
  • Business Mentorship and Guidance to Start up Funding Available for your own startup from iLEAD after the course
  • 1,20,000+ popular, rare and unique books in the library, 20+ journals and periodicals
  • Around 5,000+ audio visual content and very large digital library
  • Merit Based Scholarships
  • Earn While You Learn opportunities
  • 100% internships, live projects and work placements

100 Hours Of Job Oriented Training

100 hours of exclusive job oriented practical training in the industry for the students will be provided. 50 hours of the program will include Personality Development classes & any one course on either Event Management, Photography, Digital Marketing, Design, Editing and One Foreign Language FREE OF COST (Beginners Level Only). And another 50 hours to include industry-oriented training program provided by ESEDS School of Design in order to make students job ready. The training will include internships, field trips and more.

 

Additional Courses

This international sustainable design course also includes a free personality development Course, a free foundation course in Art & Design and a free English communication skills course along with one professional design course (Product or Fashion Photography/Textile Design /Fashion Styling).

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Additional Courses And iLEAD Diploma

Once you are in iLEAD, you can also take up the short-term professional courses offered by iLEAD. One short-term course is offered completely free of cost to a regular iLEAD student. These courses help you to be industry ready. Classes for these courses are generally held during weekends.

iLEAD DIPLOMA

In order to impart holistic education to you and make you competent professionals in diverse fields,
iLEAD goes beyond the curriculum and engages the students in challenging ‘on campus’ and ‘off campus’ activities. At least twice every month, experts from different fields are invited to deliver lecturers at iLEAD. Our students receive the Diploma at the end of the under graduate or post graduate programme as a value addition to the university degree.
The diploma will mention the non academic credit points accumulated by the student in the six semesters of the graduation programme.

Highlights of the Diploma Program

You can collect one credit point by imparting at least six hours of community service or being involved in co-curricular and extracurricular work. It is compulsory for our every student to take up at least one online course offered by Coursera. You will get two credit points on successful completion of one course.

iLEAD's Personality Development Program
  • A 60-hour training module for soft & life skills with focus on personality development (Compulsory for all students).
  • A foreign language course for students.
  • Field trips, internships, live projects.
  • Participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

*Conditions Apply

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum 50% marks or above in Higher Secondary or equivalent examination (CBSE, ISC, A Levels or any other equivalent Board examination) with English as a compulsory subject are preferred.
  • Students have to appear in Common Entrance Test (CET) of MAKAUT and the college Selection Rounds (Group Discussion & Personal Interview) for enrollment.
  • Creative Aptitude in Fashion Design

Course Structure

    1. Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – I (History of Art)
    2. Sustainable & Ethical Studies – I (Issues, Affects & Causes)
    3. Visual Interpretation & Communication – I (Practical)
    4. Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Womenswear) – I (Practical)
    5. Computer Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (Practical )
    6. Surface Design Development Techniques (Sessional)
    7. Design Studio – I (Accessory Design Project) (Sessional)
    1. Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – II (History of Art Movements)
    2. Textile Studies
    3. Visual Interpretation & Communication – II (Practical)
    4. Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Womenswear) – II (Practical)
    5. Computer Graphics – I (Corel Draw & Photoshop) (Practical)
    6. Apparel Production & Trims Studies (Sessional)
    7. Design Studio – II (Womenswear Design Project) (Sessional)
    1. Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – III (History of Fashion)
    2. Sustainable & Ethical Studies – II (Sustainable Materials, Technologies & Innovations)
    3. Visual Interpretation & Communication – III (Practical)
    4. Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Womenswear) – III (Practical)
    5. Computer Graphics – II (Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator) (Practical)
    6. Draping Techniques (Womenswear) – I (Sessional)
    7. Design Studio – III (Womenswear Design Project) (Sessional)
    1. Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – IV (History of Fashion Movements)
    2. Visual Interpretation & Communication – IV (Practical)
    3. Pattern making & Garment Construction Techniques (Menswear) – IV (Practical )
    4. Computer Graphics – III (Adobe InDesign) (Practical)
    5. Draping Techniques (Womenswear) – II (Sessional)
    6. Surface Design for Textiles & Modern Industry Innovations (3D Printing, Laser Cutting, digital Print Technology, Sustainable Materials Development) (Sessional)
    7. Design Studio – IV (Menswear Design Project) (Sessional)
    1. Historical, Contextual & Cultural Studies – V (History of Costume Design)
    2. Sustainable & Ethical Studies -III (Sustainable Materials, Production & Processes)
    3. Grading & Indian Apparel Pattern Making (Practical)
    4. Introduction to Kidswear (Practical)
    5. Professional Industry Internship (6 weeks) & Documentation (Sessional)
    6. Fashion Styling, Photography & Digital Design Communication (Sessional)
    7. Design Studio – V Kidswear Project (Sessional)
    1. Sustainable & Ethical Studies IV – Case Study/Dissertation (3,000 words)
    2. Fashion Entrepreneurship, Communication & Brand Development
    3. Professional Practice (Sessional)
    4. Professional Portfolio Development (Sessional)
    5. Design Studio – VI Final Major Project (Sessional)

Faculty

Mr. Alem Sardar

Professional tailor working for more than 20 years in the field of Fashion

Ms. Ankita Konwar

Worked as an Apparel Designer and Graphic Designer with reputed companies

Ms. Prity Mallick

Worked as an Assistant Fashion Designer

Ms. Anubhuti Jain

NIFT design graduate and expert in sustainable and upcycled clothing

Ms. Tanisha Das

Worked with Reliance Brands Limited, Sabyasachi Couture, Shoppers stop

An Exclusive Exposure to the Knowledge of Fashion Design

ESEDS School of Design has successfully brought the first of its kind international design courses from the UK to India. In 2016, the Ethical Fashion Forum (London) listed it as the Leading Global Sustainable Design Institute. ESEDS and iLEAD have teamed up to bring in sustainably focused design courses that concentrate on practical industry-based skills development. Our international collaborations include – 

Course Fees

Fees Structure
Registration Amount
50,000
Semester 1
1,65,000 ( Admission fees & 1st Semester Fee)
Semester 2
65,000
Semester 3
65,000
Semester 4
65,000
Semester 5
65,000
Semester 6
65,000
Grand Total
5,40,000

Scholarship Programs

EMI & Student Loan

For New Students

10 EMIs @ 3.65% Interest | 8 EMIs @ 3% Interest | 6 EMIs @ 2.5% Interest

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does fashion designing cover as a discipline?

B.Sc. in Sustainable Fashion Design and Managementis a comprehensive degree program that covers all the practical aspects of fashion design and management. The course is upgraded as per industry standards and equips students with the latest technology and knowledge related to fashion and design fundamentals. Be it working with the sewing machine, or learning the methodology of using Computer Aided Designing (CAD), creating designs or handling different types of fabrics, fashion ornamentation or fashion marketing, this course will make you skilled in every sphere of the fashion world.

2. How is iLEAD the best fashion design college in Kolkata?

In today’s world fashion is not just an industry it’s an emotion for people. Through fashion people portrays their true selves. So in this field one sees a rapid change in a rapid pace, cause over here every new day is an alarm for a new trend. iLEAD understands this rapid changes of trends and technologies of the contemporary fashion world. So to make the fashion enthusiasts industry ready, we have designed a comprehensive, scientific and industry oriented undergraduate degree program of B.Sc. in Sustainable Fashion Design and Management under MAKAUT.

3. Why should one take up B.Sc. in Fashion Design course in Kolkata at iLEAD, one of the top fashion design colleges in Kolkata?

iLEAD is recognised as the 4th Best Media School in India. Students are provided hands on training and exposure on the design floor of any project under iLEAD Films and iLEAD Studio. Students can also avail great opportunities for internships, placements and earn while you learn programs from iLEAD. 100 hours of exclusive job oriented practical training in the industry, one foreign language and personality development programs are also provided to students at free of cost.

4. Is the Fashion Design course in Kolkata offered by iLEAD affiliated to any university?

iLEAD’s course of B.Sc in Sustainable Fashion Design and Managementin Kolkata is affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam University of Technology.

5. What is the duration of the program?

It’s a 3-year degree program with 6 semesters.

6. What is the eligibility to enroll in the program?

Minimum 50% marks or above in Higher Secondary or equivalent examination (CBSE, ISC, A Levels or any other equivalent Board examination) with English as a compulsory subject are preferred.

7. What are the career opportunities after completing the course?

Once you complete the course, you can choose your career as per your interest. You can become a Fashion Consultant, Fashion Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Fashion Photographer, Lecturer, Textile Designer, Graphic Designer, Image consultant, Stylist, Costume Designer and more.

8. Are scholarships available for the program?

Yes. Merit Based Scholarships are available. Students need to contact the college to know more. Call 9163122222 for details.

9. What is the eligibility to enroll in the program?

Minimum 50% marks or above in Higher Secondary or equivalent examination

10. Are there any EMI scheme available for payment of fees?

Yes. 10 EMIs @ 3.65% Interest | 8 EMIs @ 3% Interest | 6 EMIs @ 2.5% Interest

11. Are scholarships available for the program?

Yes. Merit Based Scholarships are available. Students need to contact the college to know more. Call 9163122222 for details.

12. What is the admission procedure?

Yes. 10 EMIs @ 3.65% Interest | 8 EMIs @ 3% Interest | 6 EMIs @ 2.5% Interest

13. What is the admission procedure?

Candidates are to apply directly on college website (www.ilead.net.in) by online process for admission or visit the college premise. Call 9163122222 for details.

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