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Introduction to DDGM

Dress Designing & Garment Manufacturing – Your Path to Fashion Success!

Overview

Dream of making it big in the fashion industry? Our Dress Designing & Garment Manufacturing course is designed to turn your passion into a profession!

Here, you’ll hone your creative skills, gain hands-on experience, and build a strong foundation in fashion business and professionalism. From design to production, this course covers it all—giving you the edge you need to stand out in the industry.

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Program

Affiliated to Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) and approved by AICTE.

Diploma in Dress Designing and Garment Mafacturing

Duration

6 semester, 120 credit

(3 year, full time)

Accreditation

All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi

Seats

40

Curriculum

The curriculum encompasses various factors of fashion designing,

  • Design developments

  • Fabric exploration

  • Print development

  • CAD / CAM software

  • Garment construction

  • Digital Designing

  • Visual merchandising and merchandising

  • Dyeing and printing

  • Textile Designing

  • Art appreciation

  • Fashion Drawing

  • Retail and Export management

  • Styling

  • Entrepreneurship Development

  • Draping / Pattern Making

Our curriculum is designed to be industry-based, ensuring that students receive up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to the fashion world. It is revised every four years to keep pace with evolving trends and technological advancements. Core subjects include the learning of digital software, textile science, and sewing techniques, which form the foundation of practical expertise. Additionally, students are offered internship opportunities to gain real-world experience, and their fashion collections are showcased on professional platforms through exhibitions, giving them exposure to the industry at large.

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Sem I

Credits: 20

  • Communication skills (English)

  • Costume Inspiration

  • Fibre Science

  • Fundamentals Of Fashion Drawing

  • Sewing Techniques Portfolio

  • Techniques Of Pattern Making

  • Yoga And Meditation

Faculty & Staff

Our Fashion design faculty brings together highly skilled educators, Industry experts, researchers, creative professionals and fashion innovators. With a perfect blend of academic depth and practical experience. Our faculty empower students to explore their creativity, master technical skills and gain real-world exposure in the dynamic world of fashion.

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Dr. Jignasa Shah

HOD (DDGM Department)

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Ms. Manisha Saji

Faculty (DDGM Department)

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Ms. Rizvana Ansariya

Faculty (DDGM Department)

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Mr. Hitendra Savla

Faculty (Computer Department)

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Vaishnavi Patil

Faculty (DDGM Department)

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Rima Shah

Visiting Faculty

Student Projects

At DDGM Sophia, learning goes beyond textbooks. We encourage students to engage in diverse projects across media platforms. From producing garment collections to curating exhibitions and crafting advertising campaigns, our students engage in hands-on projects that foster creativity and innovation. Each project is an opportunity to explore new ideas and collaborate with peers to bring concepts to life. These projects help prepare students for real-world designing challenges. 

Our key portfolio projects include:

A. Garment Designing

  1. Annual Fashion Show (Tvashtar)

  2. Design Process Development

  3. Sustainable Collection

  4. Annual Exhibition

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B. Digital Designing

  1. CAD Pattern Making

  2. Print Development

  3. Brand Designing

  4. Fashion illustration

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C. Textile

  1. Textile Dying

  2. Textile Printing

  3. Embroidery

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D. Fashion Communication

  1. Visual Merchadising

  2. Fashion Styling

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Industry Collaborations

We maintain strong ties with leading designing and merchandizing organizations, ensuring our students gain invaluable industry exposure through workshops with artisans, Trade shows with companies like Spyker, Deal, Conference (Green Fashion India), and Internship.

Exciting Career Opportunities in Fashion

The Dress Designing & Garment Manufacturing course opens doors to a world of creative and dynamic career paths. Whether you dream of designing stunning collections, curating trends, or managing fashion businesses, this program equips you with the skills to thrive in the industry.

Here are just a few of the exciting roles our graduates can pursue:

  • Designer

  • Stylist

  • Visual Merchandiser

  • Fashion Journalist

  • Quality Controller

  • CAD / CAM Designers

  • Entrepreneur

  • Store Manager

  • Social Media Manager

  • E-commerce Manager

  • Fashion Stylist

  • Fashion Buyer

  • Fashion Choreographer

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With a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and industry exposure, our students step into fulfilling careers that make a mark in the world of fashion!

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News & Events

DDGM is a hub of activity throughout the year. Our marquee events include: 

  • Tvashtar: A showcase of student projects through exhibition and fashion show, offering networking opportunities with industry leaders. 

  • Guest Lectures & Workshops: Sessions by fashion industry professionals, artisans sharing cutting-edge insights and trends.

  • Field visits: Encouraging students to attend conferences, trade fairs, competitions.

These events provide students with platforms to learn, network, and shine in the fashion community. 

Department Contact

Have questions or need more details? Reach out to us:

Phone

+91 22-23513157

Mobile

+91 8454040275

Address

Dress designing and garment manufacturing department
Sophia Polytechnic 
Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400026 

Let’s connect and explore how DDGM can be your launchpad to a transformative Designing career! 
Here is the link to our website for further information. (ddgmsophia.com)

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Find your path. Fuel your passion.

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