Diploma in Fashion Design

Diploma in Fashion Design - Overview

The course outline is primarily practical supported by theory to enable every student with hands on experience, thus making the learning experience memorable.

The objective is to make students aware of, and expose them to:

• History of World Costumes

• History of Indian Costumes

• Introduction to Textiles

• Fashion Draping

• Women’s Wear Drafting

• Fashion Art and Illustration

• Colour Theory for Fashion

• Garment Construction

• Sewing Techniques

• Introduction to basic stitches, fasteners & finishes

• Basic drafting of women's wear

• Advanced Sewing Techniques

• Fashion co-ordination & Grooming

• Personal Shopping

• Personality Development

• Fashion Styling

• Yoga

• Internship

• Student Assessment

Faculty

Head Of The Department

NEETA LULLA

Neeta Lulla is an Indian fashion stylist and costume designer. She is the winner of four National Film Awards for Best Costume Design and numerous Indian and international accolades for excellence in the field of fashion designing & styling. Over the last 28 years, she has worked on some of the finest Indian Films and the biggest stars in Indian Cinema.

Academics build the foundation of a good career, educating oneself in the field of one’s desired professional interest is the most crucial career requirement. This, however was a rather cumbersome task for me as a young student.

It was after stringent training under the then gurus of fashion and getting an in-depth knowledge of the fashion vertical and hands-on experience that i earned the opportunity to explore diverse job profiles within fashion domain. Giving back what I learnt over the years to students of this generation is something that always gives me immense satisfaction.

I thoroughly enjoyed every single project I worked on and attribute its credit primarily to a strong academic foundation which was built in college. Over the last few decades, having delivered several lectures,seminars and workshops across various colleges in India, I see a definite need for relevance in fashion education and a need to develop talent across all aspects of fashion education.

Its time for us in India to understand and build professionals who can excel in the diverse job profiles available within the fashion industry, and give it an approach that it deserves for an industry that contributes over 4% to the country’s GDP.

There is a clear need for fashion aspirants to look beyond the urge to be a fashion designer when pursuing a career in fashion. This can happen only when the students focus on building their strengths around niche subjects and then work to gain in-depth knowledge of the technicalities of fashion to explore newer avenues of business, and find recognition.

Creativity has various facets associated with it and education has the strength to guide us on how to tap into it. Having experienced this over the past 3 decades, I desire to share my expertise with the young & dynamic entrants into the world of fashion. I have partnered with one of my mentors and a fantastic teacher, Mr. Subhash Ghai and Whistling Woods International to launch this endeavor.

Our aim with this endeavour will be to demonstrate that dreams can be realised with relevant training, in-depth knowledge, practical’s and industry exposure so that every student stepping out of our school is ready to excel and explore his/her true creative potential in the world of fashion.

ADVISORY BOARD

- ALKA NISHAR - Aza Fashions
     
- MEHER CASTELLINO - Fashion Journalism
     
- AMBIKA ANAND – NDTV
     
- MARC ROBINSON - Femina Miss India
     
- ANJANA SHARMA - Ex-IMG / Director LFW
     
- NACHIKET BARVE - Designer
     
- SATHYA SARAN - Ex-Editor Femina
     
- GAUTAM KALRA - Fashion Stylist
     
- SANJAY KAPOOR - Genesis Luxury Fashion
     
- JOY DATTA - Fashion Photographer
     
- WENDELL RODRICKS – Designer
     
- MICKEY CONTRATOR - Mac

Payments

Notes / Benefits / Penalties / Refunds:

1. All amounts are payable, unless mentioned otherwise to ‘Whistling Woods International Limited’ by cheque / demand draft / NEFT / RTGS / online transfers. Details for online transfer of funds are as under:
WHISTLING WOODS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Bank Name : PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
Branch : SEEPZ, Andheri (E)
A/c no.: 1253009300009473
IFSC : PUNB0125300
SWIFT : PUNBINBBBSZ

2. Of the amounts payable in each instalment, certain payments will need to be made to parties representing the University that is granting the degrees. You will be intimated of such party names and the split in payments to be made on a semester basis. Further, Examination Fees, as payable to the University are additional and will be payable on a semi-annual basis.

3. Service Tax as applicable (currently 12.36%) is included on all payments made to Whistling Woods International Limited. Service Tax has not been levied on the security deposit. Payments made to other parties directly may not attract Service Tax as per current rules / guidelines, but the same are subject to change. Further, any additional taxes if levied by the government / taxation authorities would need to be borne by the students. Appropriate timely intimation of any additional payments in lieu of taxes would be given to students.

4. The Semester 1 instalment includes security deposit, wherever applicable. This is non-interest bearing and refundable on course completion or withdrawal, subject to deductions.

5. All amounts are listed in Indian Rupees. The same amounts are payable by both Indian and International students. Non-Indian nationals who cannot make payment in Indian Rupees may make alternate arrangements with the Whistling Woods accounts department.

6. All payments made by Indian nationals must be accompanied by the Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the payee, without which fees will not be accepted.

7. All fees are as mentioned are for the course and are simply being collected over 5 instalments. The semester-wise payments are not specific to the semester or reflect the value of the course completed till then. They are simply broken up to reduce the burden of paying large amounts on the student.

8. For the Certificate Course in Filmmaking (Online) under the Whistling Woods Virtual Academy - Admission will be confirmed only after all documents are verified and Course Fees are paid. Course Fees once paid are non-refundable. Further, Students need to finish all modules and successfully complete all tests before a period of 2 years from the date of course commencement, failing which the student would need to re-enroll in the course in order to get the certificate of completion.

9. The ‘Acceptance’ payment is payable within two weeks of being accepted into a Whistling Woods International course. If a student is accepted within two weeks prior to course commencement, this is payable on registration day.

10. The ‘Acceptance’ payment is non-refundable, although it can be carried forward to the next intake for a maximum of 2 intakes, subject to management approval.

11. Semester 1 fees are payable on Registration day, which may be a few days prior to the day of course commencement.

12. All other instalments are payable on or before the first day of each Semester, except for the final Semester.

13. All payments listed under the Final Semester of each course have to be paid 1 month before commencement of the final semester OR before completion of the Semester preceeding the last, whichever is earlier. E.g. For the Diploma Course in Direction, the amount of Rs 300,000/- listed as Semester 4 payment has to be paid by the student before completion of Semester 3 or 1 month before commencement of Semester 4, whichever is earlier.

14. Transfer of fees across / between courses is subject to management approval, on a case-by-case basis, and per conditions as under:

- If a student changes specialisation mid-course from a course with a lower fee to a course with a higher fee, the fee difference, on a retrospective basis (for the semesters already completed), is to be paid by the student before commencement of the next Semester.

- If a student changes specialisation mid-course from a course with a higher fee to a course with a lower fee, no refunds will be made retrospectively for fee differences, if any in the Semesters already completed, and, irrespective of such differences, fees payable for future Semesters have to be paid as per the fee policy.

15. Once a Semester has commenced, all fees paid / payable before that Semester are non-refundable. Any fees paid in advance for future Semesters will be refunded, along with the security deposit paid, subject to deductions, should a student leave his/her course mid-Semester.

16. If a student wishes to withdraw from the course between 2 semesters, he has to convey the same in writing to the Dean and the Manager – Administration atleast 2 weeks prior to Semester commencement. After such date, entire fees payable for that semester will be applicable.

17. For 2-year & 3-year courses, students electing to pay the total tuition fees before Semester 1, will receive a waiver of Rs. 25,000/-.

18. Any scholarship extended to a student will be used to reduce the fees payable for the final Semester of his/her course.

19. Following payment lapses will attract a penalty of Rs. 5,000/-:

- Delay in Fee Payment - a delay of even 1 day will attract this penalty per month.

- In case of each act of cheque bouncing / dishonour of cheque.

- All delays due to non-acceptance of fees on account of PAN unavailability.

20. We have Institute provided health insurance at a fee of Rs. 2,800/- per annum. This is mandatory for all students as they are covered under a group insurance policy.

21. The on-campus cafeteria managers will charge an advance to every student a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Five thousand only) per annum for meals in the campus Cafeteria. This amount, payable in advance, will allow each student food credit points, which can be availed at the cafeteria for meals.

22. During orientation week each specialization will provide a book/supply list of items that will need to be purchased. Students opting for the Producing specialisation would need to acquire an Apple (Macintosh) laptop and Movie Magic Budgeting & Movie Magic Scheduling software. While the laptop prices are not standard, the cost of Movie Magic Budgeting & Movie Magic Scheduling is discounted & subsidised for WWI students and is fixed at US$ 99/- each.

23. Whistling Woods is currently undergoing litigation with respect to its campus in Filmcity, Mumbai and there is a possibility that for any courses that extend beyond July 2014, the classes / activities beyond that date may be carried over at an alternative campus of the institute. However, before the same is put into effect, adequate intimation / notice will be given.

24. Adjustment of students’ dues / outstandings against advances / deposits may be considered by management at its discretion on a case-to-case basis.

25. Excessively delayed fee payments may be cause for cancellation of admission.

26. Fee Policies as above are subject to change at Management’s discretion. Appropriate notification after change of the same will be given to all students.