Program Review
The BA Fashion Designing Course at Atharva University, Mumbai is designed for students who want to build creative careers in fashion, styling, garment development, textile exploration, and design innovation. The course helps learners understand key areas such as fashion illustration, pattern making, textile study, trend analysis, garment construction, styling, and market-ready fashion collection development through practical and project-based learning.
The course is offered under the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme, which focuses on creativity, design thinking, visual storytelling, hands-on studio practice, digital tools, and portfolio development. Students are trained to conceptualise, design, prototype, and present their ideas through workshops, labs, live projects, and industry exposure.
Duration & Eligibility
Requirements and selection process for the B .Design Program

The BA Fashion Designing Course is a four-year full-time undergraduate design programme. Students who have passed Std XII from any recognised board can apply for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme.
Admission is based on Personal Interview, Merit-based Admission, or Entrance Test, if applicable, as per university norms. The programme is suitable for students who are interested in fashion design, creative garment development, styling, textile exploration, fashion illustration, and building a professional design portfolio.
Duration
4 Years (Full-time)
Eligibility
Candidates should have passed Std XII from any recognized board.
Selection Process
Personal Interview / Merit-based Admission / Entrance Test (if applicable as per university norms)
Program Highlights
The BA Fashion Designing Course at Atharva University, Mumbai offers an industry-oriented curriculum focused on creativity, design thinking, innovation, and practical design skills. Students get training in fashion illustration, textile exploration, pattern making, styling, craftsmanship, trend analysis, and creative garment development.
The programme includes hands-on studio work, workshops, practical lab sessions, live projects, case studies, internships, industry interaction, and portfolio development. Students also gain exposure to industry-standard design tools and creative processes that help them develop functional, aesthetic, and market-ready fashion collections.
After completing the Bachelor of Design (B.Design) programme with a focus on Fashion Design, graduates can explore opportunities in fashion studios, design houses, styling, textile-based businesses, creative agencies, fashion entrepreneurship, and other design-led industries. The programme also helps students build strong creative, technical, conceptual, and presentation skills for future career growth.
Choice of specializations:
Product Design, Visual Communication, Animation
Industry-oriented curriculum
focused on creativity, design thinking, and digital skills
Training
in design fundamentals, visualization, storytelling, and user-centric design
Hands-on studio work
workshops, and practical lab sessions
Exposure to industry-standard software
and tools for design, graphics
Live projects
case studies, and portfolio development
Workshops
by industry professionals and creative experts
Internships and industry interaction
for real-world experience
Strong focus
on creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills
Specializations
Product Design
Focuses on user-centric product development, design thinking, prototyping, materials, ergonomics, and innovation to create functional and aesthetic products.
Fashion Design
Focuses on creative garment development, textile exploration, fashion illustration, pattern making, and styling. Emphasizes trend analysis, craftsmanship, and innovation to create functional, aesthetic, and market-ready fashion collections.
Visual Communication
Covers graphic design, branding, advertising, typography, digital media, and visual storytelling for print and digital platforms.
Career Support & Opportunities
Opportunities exist in design studios, advertising agencies, media houses, animation studios, film & OTT platforms, gaming companies, startups, and digital marketing agencies. Graduates can also pursue higher studies in design and specialized creative fields.
- Product Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Visual Communication Designer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Creative Designer
- Art Director (Junior Level)
- Design Consultant / Creative Entrepreneur
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the B.Design program will be able to:
- Apply design thinking to solve real-world problems creatively
- Conceptualize and develop design solutions across product, visual, and digital media
- Use industry-relevant software and tools for design and animation
- Create professional portfolios showcasing projects and creative skills
- Communicate ideas effectively through visuals, prototypes, and presentations
- Work in multidisciplinary creative teams and industry environments
- Adapt to evolving trends in design, media, and digital technologies
- Execute projects with strong aesthetic, technical, and conceptual clarity