How beginner-friendly is the Fashion Design course at IILM for students with no background?

Students who do well in a Fashion Design course are those who:

• Are open to criticism

• Life-long learning attitude

• Can manage time well

• Are willing to redo work

• Enjoy hands-on learning

• Value creativity and expression

Fashion Design is more time-intensive than many theory-based courses.

Students often spend long hours in studios, especially near submissions. It requires physical stamina as well as creativity. However, students who genuinely enjoy design usually find the workload challenging but rewarding.

The course prepares students through:

• Strict deadlines

• Repeated feedback and corrections

• Studio discipline

• Exposure to industry expectations

Students learn that fashion is not just creativity but also patience, precision, and consistency.

Sketches are evaluated based on concept clarity, proportion, detailing, and improvement over time.

Faculty focus on whether a student is developing rather than whether they are perfect artists. Even students who struggle with drawing improve steadily through practice and feedback.

Assignments are mostly practical. Students work on:

• Theme-based collections

• Fabric exploration and manipulation

• Mood boards and concept development

• Design sketches and technical drawings

• Finished garments and samples

There is some theory, like fashion history or textiles, but even those subjects may invol