Introduction
Fashion Design is amongst the world’s highest paying industries, offering lucrative job opportunities. It is a creatively fulfilling and a financially rewarding career for those interested to break the structural norms prevailing in our society. It is a fast-track, hand-on professional course amid the Arts and Humanities preparing students to establish their stake in the fashion paradigm. Multan have such ancient traditions that are unique and culturally rich. It has been needed since long for this region to have an institution of fashion design to preserve and continue its splendid history.
Humans are habituated, unlike other species, to carry clothing, jewelry, and other lifestyle accessories. With changing times, things are getting even complex with a range of brand names available addressing a client’s routine needs. This phenomenon determines the scope and necessity of Fashion Designers in our society. The four-year undergraduate program in Fashion Design aims at equipping graduates with a skill set relevant to fashion industry. On the foundation level, students are introduced to the basic concepts and techniques of Drawing, Basics Design, Draping, Machine Sewing, Pattern Making, and Fashion Illustration. The second and third year’s curricula emphasizes on formative and creative potential and individuality where most of the development and experimentation takes place. The final year enables students to design and produce fashion collections based on conceptual themes. The students cover almost all aspects of technical expertise required in the field, through an intensive curriculum that continues to evolve, corresponding to most recent trends of Fashion Industry.
Message from HoD
Nazish Huma Khan
Fashion is a powerful form of self-expression that blends creativity, culture, and innovation. At NFC IET, we inspire students to explore their artistic potential and develop professional design skills that meet global fashion standards. Our department is committed to shaping future designers who think creatively, work passionately, and lead the fashion industry with vision and purpose.
Laboratories & Facilities
Laboratories
Department has recently equipped following state of the art labs with modern equipment
- Computer Graphics Lab
- Sewing Lab
- Draping Lab
- Textile Studio
- Lecture Room
The computer graphics lab is located in the Department of Architecture. The facility has a total capacity of 50 students and is the best equipped in the NFC-IET. The lab is utilized for many training programs conducted for students. The computers are fully optimized to run the latest versions of drafting, rendering, image & video editing software. Lab is further supplemented by the following equipment such as plotter, multimedia podium rostrum, sound system, internet facility.
Facilities
Architecture department is a purpose built building that offers ample space for laboratories, training rooms, spacious class rooms, meeting and discussions rooms, video conference rooms, and faculty offices.
Facilities in the labs are for better learning and to prepared them to fulfill the future job requirements. Following facilities are available in our lab:
- Advanced Networking
- Latest Computers
- Air conditioned classrooms
- Access of Free Wifi
- Highly Equipped computers for specialized applications
- Research clusters
Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Fashion Design is a four-year degree program comprised of eight semesters, in compliance with the Higher Education Commission (HEC). This degree program includes knowledge areas based on Digital Design Studios, Costume Development, and Professional Practice and management through best pedagogical practices. A Fashion Design program is designed to develop students' skills in creating innovative designs, understanding fashion trends, fabric selection, garment construction, and marketing. The curriculum integrates theory with practical hands-on experience to prepare students for various roles in the fashion industry, from designers to merchandisers.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Bachelor of Fashion Design (BSFD) has the following four Program Educational Objectives (PEO). These objectives shall be measured after the completion of one cycle of four years through indirect assessment and subsequently proceed with the Continuous Quality Improvement Process (CQI).
PEO-1: Graduates will demonstrate & create excellence by developing original & innovative Fashion Designs that reflect their unique aesthetic visions while staying at the level of current fashion trends & industry standards.
PEO-2: Graduates will acquire technical proficiency in Garment construction, Pattern making, Draping, Textile selection, and other essential skills required for translating design concepts into tangible: Fashion pieces of exceptional quality.
PEO-3: Graduates will possess a comprehensive understanding of the Fashion Industry, its dynamics, and market demands. They will be prepared to contribute effectively to the Fashion Industry, whether through employment in Fashion Houses, starting their own Fashion ventures, or preparing for further Education.
PEO-4: Graduates will be knowledgeable about sustainability in fashion, including eco-friendly materials, ethical production methods, and the social and environmental impacts of the fashion industry.
PEO-5: Graduates will have a solid understanding of the business side of the fashion industry, including marketing, branding, merchandising, and retail strategies.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
The Bachelor of Fashion Design has the following eight Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). The graduating students are supposed to display all these PLOs in their final year thesis project to an acceptable level determined by the program administration.
PLO-1: Knowledge: Demonstrate the ability to create fashion ideas by applying design principles, integrating historical and cultural influences, and tailoring garments to diverse body types for aesthetic appeal and functional wearability.
PLO-2: Communication: Independently select & apply appropriate & innovative technologies to conceptualize, create, produce & communicate fashion design-related concepts.
PLO-3: Critical Thinking: Fashion knowledge adopts their art, develops a systematic, critical approach to problem-solving at all levels of the design process, and ability to support their future design careers.
PLO-4: Professional Skills: Assess, propose, and apply various techniques related to Drafting, Draping, and Constructing garments.
PLO-5: Production: Students will participate in fashion show production, experiencing the process of organizing and showcasing their designs, and understanding the importance of presentation, choreography, styling, and event management in the fashion industry.
PLO-6: Professionalism/Teamwork: Demonstrate professionalism by managing time to meet deadlines with work quality work and effectively collaborating in teams.
PLO-7: Lifelong Learning: Ability to research, evaluate create, and communicate information as it relates to fashion design concepts at an advanced level.
PLO-8: Fashion & Society: Fashion is a dynamic and ever-evolving cultural phenomenon that is closely tied to the society in which it exists. As an art form, fashion is an expression of culture, societal identity, and individuality.
PLO-9: Fashion Marketing & Branding: Students will develop an understanding of fashion marketing & branding strategies, including market research, consumer behavior, brand identity, and promotion techniques, essential for successful fashion entrepreneurship.
Career Paths
Fashion designers can work in different public and private sectors. These career paths include.
- Academia
- Private Practice
- Building Projects
- Private Practice
- Design Consultancy
- Private Practice
- Research Institutes
- Private Practice
