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Bachelor in Fashion Design

BACHELOR IN FASHION DESIGN
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Eligibility Criteria

Integrating contemporary knowledge and technological advancements, Students of IAC are equipped to revolutionize creative expression for the local and international markets. Implanting skill sets and inculcating economic, cultural and environmental concerns into the curriculum is the priority.

  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Fashion journalist, content writer, and blogger
  • Color and Trend Consultant/specialist
  • Fashion researcher and conservationist
  • Fashion accessories designer
  • Clothing Technologist
  • Fashion Designer
  • Couture designer
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Knitwear designer
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate with at least 45% marks.
  • American High School Diploma with IBCC equivalence of 45%.
  • International Baccalaurate with IBCC equivalence of 45%.
  • GCE ‘O’ Level passes in 8 subjects and ‘A’ level in three principal subjects with IBCC equivalence.
SCHEME OF

STUDIES

Total Credit Hours: 138

SCHEME OF STUDIES

FOUNDATION YEAR – First Year – First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
SOC – 101  Introduction to Soft Skills 3(2+1) General Allied None
EWR – 101 Introduction to Expository Writing 3(3+0) Compulsory None
ISM – 101 Islamic Studies 3(3+0) Compulsory None
ART – 101 Aesthetics and Critical Methods 3(3+0) Discipline Specific None
ART – 102 Mechanics of Making 3(1+2) Discipline Specific None
ART – 103 Fundamentals of Drawing 3(1+2) General Allied None
Total Credit Hours 18(13+5)    
FOUNDATION YEAR – First Year – Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
SOC – 102 Soft Skills & Personality Development 3(2+1) General Allied SOC – 101 
EWR – 102 Communication & Presentation Skills 3(3+0) Compulsory EWR – 101
CSC – 101 Introduction to ICT 3(2+1) Compulsory None
ART – 104 History of Civilizations 3(3+0) Discipline Specific ART – 101
ART – 105 Objects in 3D 3(1+2) Discipline Specific ART – 102 
ART – 106 Creative Drawing 3(1+2) General Allied ART – 103
Total Credit Hours 18(12+6)    

FASHION DESIGN – Second Year

FASHION DESIGN – Second Year – Third Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
EWR – 201 Critical Reading and Academic Writing 3(3+0) Compulsory EWR – 102
PKS – 201 Pakistan Studies 3(3+0) Compulsory None
BFD – 201 Basic Fashion Illustration 3(1+2)    Discipline Specific None
BFD – 202 Mathematics of Pattern – I (Basic Pattern Making) 3(1+2) Compulsory ART – 106
BFD – 203 Introduction to Draping 3(1+2)    Discipline Specific None
BFD – xxx Elective – I (Domain of Fashion) 3(1+2)    Elective – I  
Total Credit Hours 18(10+8)    
FASHION DESIGN – Second Year – Fourth Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
BFD – 204 Fashion Illustration 3(1+2) Discipline Specific BFD – 201
BFD – 205 Cross – cultural Translation & Communication (History of Costume) 3(3+0) Compulsory None
BFD – 206 Mathematics of Pattern – II 3(1+2) Compulsory BFD – 202
BFD – 207 Methods of Draping 3(1+2) General Allied BFD – 203
BFD – 208 Sewing Techniques 3(1+2) General Allied None
BFD – xxx Domain Fashion Elective – II 3(1+2) Elective – II  
Total Credit Hours 18(8+10)    

FASHION DESIGN – Third Year

FASHION DESIGN – Third Year – Fifth Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
BFD – 309 Fashion Design studio – I 3(1+2) Core Major BFD – 204
BFD – 310 Advance Digital Fashion 3(1+2) Discipline Specific None
BFD – 311 Technical Pattern Making 3(1+2) Discipline Specific BFD – 206
BFD – 312 Conceptual Draping 3(1+2) General Allied BFD – 207
BFD – 313 Advanced Sewing 3(1+2) Core Major BFD – 208
BFD – xxx Domain Fashion Elective – III 3(1+2) Elective – III  
Total Credit Hours 18(6+12)    
FASHION DESIGN – Third Year – Sixth Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
SOC – 303 Professional Development and Practices 3(1+2) General Allied SOC – 102
BFD – 314 Fashion Design Studio – II 3(1+2) Core Major BFD – 309
BFD – 315 Advance Pattern Making 3(1+2) Core Major BFD – 311
BFD – 316 Couture Draping 3(1+2) Core Major BFD – 312
BFD – 317 Internship 3(3+0) Core Major  
BFD – xxx Domain Fashion Elective – IV 3(1+2) Elective – IV  
Total Credit Hours 18(8+10)    

FASHION DESIGN – Fourth Year

FASHION DESIGN – Fourth Year – Seventh Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
BFD – 495 Mini Thesis 6(2+4) Core Major BFD – 314
BFD – 318 Research Methodology for Art and Design 3(3+0) Core Major None
BFD – 319 Marketing and Merchandising 3(3+0) Core Major None
BFD – xxx Domain Fashion Elective – V 3(1+2) Elective – V  
Total Credit Hours 15(9+6)    
FASHION DESIGN – Fourth Year – Eight Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
FDS – 496 Project Management 3(2+1) Core Major None
FDS – 497 Research and Report Writing 3(3+0) Core Major BFD – 318
FDS – 498 Fashion Design Seminar 3(3+0) Core Major None
FDS – 499 Thesis Project 6(2+4) Core Major BFD – 495
Total Credit Hours 15(10+5)    

SOA FACULTY

Prof. Dr. Shahida Manzoor

Professor / Dean SOA

Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Arts with a double major, Theatre and Visual Arts, Ohio University, USA
MFA Painting (Gold Medalist), Punjab University, Pakistan

MFA (PU) Gold Medalist

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Shahida Manzoor (gold medallist) is the first Pakistani woman who earned her Ph.D. (2003) from Ohio University, the USA in Interdisciplinary Arts with a double major, Theatre and Visual Arts. She is considered one of the renowned artists in Pakistan. Started teaching at Punjab University and taught for four years at Ohio University, USA. She initiated Ph.D. and MPhil programs for the first time at Punjab University, College of Art and Design.

As a Coordinator of the Research Centre, College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab, she supervised 12 doctoral students and more than 50 MPhil, and MFA students. Published 20 research papers in HEC-recognized journals. Her major areas of research are; History of Art, Art Criticism, Architecture, and Aesthetics. Served as Principal College of Art & Design from 2014 to 2020. In this capacity, she has supervised some of the major architectural projects including the first-ever Renovation of the Grand Hall of Punjab University and Lecture Theatre. Moreover PC-1 for a new block, development of new block and computer labs.

Dr. Shahida Manzoor played an active role in developing curriculums for Ph.D. and MPhil programs. Dr. Shahida is a member of Syndicate (University of Sahiwal), a permanent member of the Selection Board (Women University, Sialkot), Academic Council (University of Punjab), and a member of the Board of Studies (GC University Faisalabad, GC University Lahore, and Women University Rawalpindi).
She has exhibited artworks in numerous national and international group shows along with 2 solo shows. She is the recipient of the COT scholarship and the Shakir Ali Award.

 

Mr. Mazhar Hussain 

Assistant Professor

Bachelor in Graphic Design, NCA. Pakistan. Informal Visitor, B. A. (Hons) Graphic design, Specialism in Animation, Univerity of Humberside, England

 

Mr. Niamat Ali

Assistant Professor

Bachelor in Textile Designing with Distinction  National College of Arts, Lahore.

Mr. Shuja ul Haq

Assistant Professor

BFA, (Sculpture) NCA 2005

Ms. Sania Mubarak Ali

Assistant Professor, Coordinator

Bachelor of Textile Design & Mphil in Art Education

Ms. Sameeha Qadeer Ahmad

Assistant Professor

MA Multimedia Art, NCA
MFA Graphic Design, PU

Ms. Saba Saif Ur Rehman

Assistant Professor

 National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan.
MMA (Masters in Multimedia Arts) “Animation”
 University College of Art & Design,
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
MFA, “Graphic Design”

Ms. Muhammad Saeed Ghani

Assistant Professor

Mphil (Art History), College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab.
MA Painting, College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab.

Ms. Tayyaba Sabir

Lecturer

2013-2015            Master’s Degree in Art & Design Studies
                             Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Pakistan.
 (2007-2011)          Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Designing
                             Beaconhouse National University, Lahore, Pakistan.
 (2005-2007)          Diploma in Fine Arts    
                             Naqsh School of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan.

Mr. Zafar Iqbal

Lecturer

MFA Visual Arts diploma – NCA (2017) 2016-Bachelor in fine art majoring in painting from the College of Art & Design at University of the Punjab 

Ms. Wajeeha Latif

Lecturer

Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design
Pakistan Institute Of Fashion and Design
2015
Bachelor of science
University of Home Economics Lahore
2011

Ms. Amna Suheyl

Lecturer

Bachelors in Fine Arts – National College of Arts

Ms. Tehmina Afzal

Consultant

M.Phil Textile and Clothing – Government College Women University,
Faisalabad(2017)