Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design:

Fashion plays an important role in the life of every human being. Fashion can be powerful, and articulating that power into words can be a challenge. In recent years fashion design has grown in popularity not only in Pakistan. But across the world and even in third world countries. This is the reason that today’s youth has started considering it as a career option.

Thereby increasing the demand for professionals who can design and produce new garments, dresses, jewelry, and accessories. To cater to the demands and preferences of fashioners from all walks of life and one course that can help you enter the field with a bank is a bachelor of science in fashion designing. Here I’m going to talk about this particular course. What are the required eligibility conditions to join the BSc fashion designing course? what are the skills required to do a BSc fashion designing course? How to join the course? what is the syllabus of the BSc fashion designing course? what is the fee structure of the BSc fashion designing course? which are the various government and private institutes offering BSc fashion designing courses? what are the career prospects and job opportunities after completion of the BSc fashion designing course?  What is the expected pay package after completing a BSc Fashion Design degree or how much you can earn after completing this degree?

Bachelor of Science in fashion design better known as BSc fashion design is a three-year undergraduate course in fashion designing. Which is further spread over six semesters. BSc Fashion Designing specializes in the field of fashion design, such as accessories and jewelry design, shoe design, clothing design, interior design, leather design, etc. This fashion design course includes lessons on creating original designs for clothing, footwear, jewelry, accessories, and more.

Eligibility Criteria:

With the aim of staying in line with the ever-challenging trends in the fashion industry now that you are well aware of the course, you would definitely like to know about the required eligibility conditions to join the BSc fashion designing course. So 

if you want to take admission in BSc fashion design course. Then you need to have to clear 12th class or equivalent in any stream from a recognized institute. However, some reputed fashion design institutes may also demand a certain minimum percentage of marks. At this level that can be anywhere between 45 to 55 percent depending upon the individual institute. 

If you want to succeed in the fashion industry, you need to be creative and have the right skills. To successfully complete this course and become a professional in this field you need to have some skills to be certified and the first and most important skill is that you should have a deep sense of current fashion and interest in this field. ۔ Secondly, you have to be a talented artist with a lot of imagination and you have to be able to think creatively, analytically, and innovatively. Competitive and well-observed skills are other skills required to enter the field of fashion designing.

Admission Process:

If you really want to do a BSc in Fashion Designing course then it is important to know about the admission process as far as the admission process of the BSc Fashion Design course is concerned there is a big difference in the university admission procedure. Some reputed design institutes offer admission in their B.Sc Design course based on the rank obtained in Institute University. While some other institutes select the candidates with the help of the Design Aptitude Test many institutes select the candidates on the basis of merit based on the marks obtained in the aptitude test. Therefore, the admission process will depend on the design institute in which you are concerned for admission.

BSc Fashion Designing Syllabus:

Now you would like to know the syllabus of this course. The three years full-time BSc fashion designing course has been divided into six semesters with the duration of six months each. 

In semester one you will study subjects like 

• Analytical drawing
• Apparel construction methods
• Basic photography
• Basic computer studies 
• Color mixing

Whereas BSc fashion designing semester 2 consists of subjects like

• creative jewelry
• computer-based design
• current global fashion trends 
• draping design process
• elements of design 

Semester 3 usually consist of subjects like

• elements of textiles
• English communication 
• fashion history
• fashion forecasting 
• fabric dyeing 
• printing
• fashion illustration design 

In semester 4 you will study subjects like 

• fashion studies
• freehand drawing 
• grading garment
• construction
• geometrical construction
• history of costumes

whereas BSc fashion designing semester 5 consists of subjects like

• Pakistan art appreciation introduction
• pattern making
• garment construction
• knitwear 
• leather designing
• manufacturing
• technology
• nature drawing

Semester 6 usually consists of subjects like

• photography
• pattern making perspective
• drawing
• styling surface development techniques
• textile signs 

Fee Structure:

Now you will want to know about the fee structure of the BSc Fashion Designing course. There is a big difference between public and private design institutes in B.Sc Fashion Designing fees. If we talk about government design institutes, they charge between Rs. 60,000 per annum and Rs. 100,000 per annum for the course. While the fees charged by the reputed private institutes for the same course can be from Rs. 3 lakhs to Rs. 6 lakhs per annum. The fee structure can also vary between public and private design companies. Therefore, it is always advisable to go through the latest admission notice before applying for any institute.

BSc Fashion Designing Institutes of Pakistan:

Let me tell you about some of the top B.Sc Fashion Designing institutes.

• Government College University Faisalabad
• Pakistan Institute Of Fashion Design Lahore
• Punjab Tianjin University Of Technology Lahore
• Hazara University Mansehra
• Mirpur University Of Science And Technology Mir Pur (ajk)
• Nfc Institute Of Engineering & Technology Multan
• University Of Sialkot Sialkot
• Indus Universit Karachi
• Indus Valley School Of Art And Architecture Karachi

Career Prospects and Job Opportunities:

Now I will tell you about career prospects and job opportunities after the BSc Fashion Designing course. After completing a BSc in Fashion Designing course you will have many job opportunities and career prospects mostly in the private sector. In this field you can get jobs as a fashion designer, costume leather jewelry or graphic designer, cutting assistant, manufacturing in fashion houses, fashion media centers, retail brands, export houses, fashion show management agencies, jewelry, textile, leather, and designing units. Our Raw Material Buyer, Fashion Consultant, Fashion Coordinator, Fashion Show Organizer, Quality Control Manager, Outsell Representative, Personal Stylist, Production Pattern Maker, Technical Designer, and Production Manager. In addition to these options, you can also go for higher education and find good opportunities in related fields like MSC fashion design and academic and research fields. After completing your BSc in Fashion Designing, you may want to consider joining some of the top graduates who can start their careers with the help of famous fashion designers or by joining big fashion houses and brands to gain experience. 

Pay Packages: 

Now the most eagerly asked question and that question is what is the expected pay packages or salary after doing the BSc Fashion Designing course. The average starting salary of a BSc Fashion Designing degree holder can vary between Rs 7.2 lakh and Rs 9.3 lakh per annum. However, those who have experience and expertise in the relevant industry can earn Rs 12 to 24 lakh per annum. Earnings depend solely on your creativity and the acceptance of your design by the public. Once you make a name for yourself in the fashion industry, your earnings can go beyond your imagination.

Conclusion:

So I must say that a BSc fashion designing degree not only adds value to your qualification but also expands the career scope and job opportunities. If you have a passion for fashion and designing you can pursue a bachelor of science in fashion designing course and earn fortunes for yourself