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MASTERS IN DESIGN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALISATION

2 YEARS

The Design Entrepreneurship course is an amalgamation of a research and market intelligence-driven and hands-on approach, unique in the way it examines the fundamental understanding of the Design profession with entrepreneurial concepts. The learner is coached to provide a controlling link between various components of a venture and to provide innovative design solutions which are user experience-centric while encouraging learners to participate in a design entrepreneurial setup; apply knowledge and practical understanding of materials. Skills are inculcated in learners to make them Creative Entrepreneurs through multiple industry interactions and internships along with design projects.

DURATION

2 years

SYLLABUS

FUNDAMENTALS OF ART & DESIGN
- Sketching
- Art Appreciation
- Design Think
- Design Thinking Tools
- Design process

ENTREPRENEURSHIP – I
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Techniques of Idea Generation and Business Analysis
- Identifying Customers for Business
- Market Research
- Basic of Financial Modelling

PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM
- Key sectors of Industry
- Evolution of Design Industry
- Design Market & Economic outlook
- Design Industry analysis & Employment Opportunities
- Trends & Design Implications
- Design Ecosystem

MATERIALS TOOLS & TECHNIQUES – I
- Patterns Drafting
- Garment construction
- Nature of Materials and Processes
- Corel Draw & Photoshop
- Fashion Illustration

DESIGN THINKING PROCESS & METHODS
- Design Spectrum
- Ideation and concept development
- Envision and creation
- Exposure to Design process finished product

DESIGN RESEARCH & TREND ANALYSIS
- Material Trends
- Forecasting Methods
- Trend Analysis

ENTREPRENEURSHIP – II
- Building a Business Model using Lean Model Canvas
- Fundamentals of Team Building
- Branding Strategy and Social Media Basics
- Product Development via MVP Technique
- Go-To-Market Strategy

MATERIAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES II
- Patterns Drafting
- Garment construction
- Nature of Materials and Process
- Computer Aided Fashion Design

DESIGN PROJECT – 1
- Introduction to Industry Project
- Conceptualization
- Design Process
- Professional Practice in Fashion Design
- Budget Control
- Documentation & Presentation

INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP

MERCHANDISING & MARKETING
- Introduction to Branding
- Understanding the process involved
- Case study
- Concepts of Visual Merchandising
- Introduction to different types of retail spaces

ENTREPRENEURSHIP III
- Fundraising Fundamentals
- Building a Pitch Deck
- Advanced Financial Modelling for Start-ups
- Analysing Competition
- Introduction to Project Management

PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM
- Understanding the Organizational structure
- Human resource management
- International business
- Production & operations
- Governance

STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY
- The role of the stylist
- Photography

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INDUSTRY BASED)
- Project management
- Project stakeholders
- Project Manager attributes
- Project Management processes

FINAL PROJECT (INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP BASED)
- Develop skills in decision making, problem solving, and communication
- Select, plan, implement, and evaluate a project and present the outcomes
- Professional practices

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Fashion Designer
Fashion Entrepreneur
Fashion Illustrator
Costume Designer
Fashion Brand Manager

Fashion Merchandiser
Fashion Stylist
Fashion Blogger and Trend Analyst
Fashion Academician and Researcher
Fashion Journalist and Editor

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We welcome students from around the world and understand that our international students may have special requirements, email us at admission@archedu.org

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