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Associate Degree in Fashion Design

School Name: School Of Art
Program Length: 2 Years
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Why choose this program at IAC?
This 2-year fashion program blends creativity with business, covering garment construction, trend forecasting, and fashion communication. Students explore technologies like 3D modeling and AR, and gain real-world experience through industry partnerships. With a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, graduates are ready for the future of fashion.

Program overview

This program empowers students to become trendy designers with strong technical and creative abilities. By blending classic design techniques with modern digital tools, students learn to conceptualize, develop, and present original fashion collections. Emphasis is placed on eco-conscious design, diversity in fashion, and digital innovation—critical components of today’s fashion industry.

Scope of the Program

Over two years, the degree covers essential elements of fashion design, from fabric science and garment construction to branding, fashion marketing, and virtual prototyping. Students engage in collaborative projects, runway presentations, and brand partnerships that cultivate a broad, versatile skill set. Coursework includes trend innovation, fashion communication, and inclusive design practices. Students also explore 3D modeling and virtual fitting technologies, preparing them for high-tech roles in modern fashion houses and startups.

Scheme of Studies

Associate Degree in Fashion Design

School of Art
Fashion Design 2 Year Degree Program Roadmap
Fashion Design Foundation Year – First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
Nazra Quran0 (1 contact hr)HECNone
GED 102Quantitative Reasoning I3 (3+0)General Education 1None
GED 101Functional English3 (3+0)General Education 2None
GED 103Islamic Studies2 (2+0)General Education 3None
GED 108Materials and Processes2 (0+2)General Education 4 (Arts & Humanities)None
GED 109Introduction to Aesthetics3(2+1)General Education 5 (Natural Sciences)None
BFD-107Fundamentals of Drawing2 (0+2)Major 1None
SOC 101Introduction to Soft Skills3 (2+1)Major 2None
Total Credit Hours18(12+6)
Fashion Design Foundation Year – Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 105Expository Writing3 (3+0)General Education 6GED 101
GED 106Quantitative Reasoning II3 (3+0)General Education 7GED 102
GED 107Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2 (2+0)General Education 8None
GED 104ICT3(2+1)General Education 9None
BFD-113Creative Drawing2 (0+2)Major 3BFD 107
BFD-114Basic Design2 (0+2)Major 4None
GED-110Civilizations and Cultures2 (2+0)General Education 10GED 109
Total Credit Hours17(12+5)
Fashion Design Second Year – Third Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 201Civics & Community Engagement2 (2+0)General Education 11None
GED 203Pakistan Studies2 (2+0)General Education 12None
BFD-210Flat Pattern2 (0+2)Major 5None
BFD-211Sewing Techniques2 (0+2)Major 6None
BFD-212Fashion Design Intro2 (0+2)Major 7BFD-109
BFD-213Draping Basics2 (0+2)Major 8None
BFD-214Fashion History2 (2+0)Major 9BFD-110
BFD-215AI & Digital Fashion2 (0+2)Major 10GED-104
SOC-201Soft Skills3(1+2)Major 11SOC 101
Total Credit Hours19(7+12)
Fashion Design Second Year – Fourth Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 202Entrepreneurship2 (2+0)General Education 13None
BFD-217Pattern Mathematics3 (0+3)Major 12BFD-210
BFD-218Tailoring2 (0+2)Major 13BFD-211
BFD-223Design Illustration2 (0+2)Major 14BFD-212
BFD-224Draping Techniques2 (0+2)Major 15BFD-213
BFD-221Digital Design2 (0+2)Major 16BFD-215
SOC 202Professional Development3(2+1)Major 17SOC-201
Total Credit Hours16(4+12)

Teaching Staff

Fees and Funding

School of Art
Associate Degree Program in Fashion Design

Admission started: Spring 2026

No. of Courses: 30    No. of Credit hrs: 70

Semester Courses Total Cr Credit Hours Theory CrHr Practical Tuition Fee/Cr. Hr. Cr Hr Practical Tuition Fee/ Semester Misc Charges Total Semester Fee
1st7181267,5009,500147,00010,000157,000
2nd7171257,5009,500137,50010,000147,500
3rd9197127,5009,500166,50010,000176,500
4th7164127,5009,500144,00010,000154,000
Total30703535595,00040,000635,000
One Time Charges (paid at time of admission)
  • Admission Fee (Non Refundable): 20,000
  • Security (Refundable): 20,000
Total Fees: 675,000
Notes:

Withholding Tax which was chargeable on fee, where annual fee exceeds Rs. 200,000 under section 236 (i) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (The Ordinance) has been omitted by the Finance Act 2022. However, this tax will be charged to the students as when implemented again by the Government.

Fee from 2nd & Onwards Semesters subject to change as per Student Enrollment, Selected Subjects & Practicals.

Entry Requirements

1. Completion of Intermediate with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent qualification.
3. Submission of a drawing portfolio (preferred).

Need-Based Scholarship

The grant of scholarships to students who do not have such means to pay up the full fee of their degree program. This scholarship is meant to recognize their financial burden and to give a subsidy on their tuition fee enabling them to continue their studies. Scholarships will range from 10% – 50% of the Tuition fee based on the facts and documentation of the relevant applicant.

Merit-Based Scholarship

The grant of scholarship to students who got a certain percentage of marks in their intermediate/A level/any equivalent to HSSC results and are promising scholars. The scholarship is given in various degree programs as per the marks obtained by the applicant and its continuation is based on the maintenance of CGPA as per the following table.

Types Of Scholarships

1.Need Based Scholarships
2.Kinship Scholarships
3.Location-based Scholarships
4.Hafiz-e-Quran Scholarships
5.Merit Based Scholarships
6.Minorities Scholarships
7.Sports Based Scholarships

Students work

Why choose this course at Central Saint Martins Pathway structure: The pathway structure on BA Fine Art creates a focus for sustained critical engagement. It allows you to both specialise and develop an interdisciplinary working practice. Exhibitions: The course offers experimental forms of exhibition-making. This occurs both within the College and in public venues outside the institution. Previous external partners have included Archway Tower, the British Library, Camden Arts Centre, Camden Collective and the Tate. Location: BA Fine Art is situated in the College’s Granary Building. This location in King’s Cross is key, enabling students to engage in the changing dynamics of the area and build links with the local community as well as neighbouring institutions such as Wellcome Collection and the British Library. Associate Studio Programme: Developed in 2011 out of a partnership between Acme and Double Agents – a research project based at Central Saint Martins – the Associate Studio Programme provides subsidised, low-cost, high-quality studio space for 20 graduates of BA Fine Art for two years. The scheme also provides a programme of studio visits by artists, curators, writers and peers. Students are selected through an application process open to them in the year they graduate and again one year later.