Design and fashion retailing is a
global phenomenon. Institutions around the worldare preparing graduates for
careers in the fashion industry. The training ranges from vocational to
creative to theoretical which results in certificates and diplomas ranging from
one to three years.
Programs that offer certificates and
diplomas are part of vocational institutions and the curriculum is focused on
preparing students for employment in the industry. Baccalaureate programs vary
in contrast to this in terms of scope. Some colleges and universities provide a
major in fashion design or retailing with general or liberal education courses
that exposes students to a broader worldview. Other four-year institutions
concentrate solely on theory and practice of art and design. Graduate work is
meant to be more focused and degrees are offered in the area of retailing,
design, textile and history. Many universities around the world also offer
flexible graduate programs. The fashion industry has its reach all around the
world and provides training in fashion design and retail.
India is a breeding ground for
international apparel and footwear manufacturing companies. A number of educational
institutions have been setup to cater to the training of professionals.Over fifty
institutions offer programs in Fashion Design and retail. The curriculum
focuses on fashion design and technology. A few programs offer degrees in
business in the apparel industry. Degree opportunities range from diplomas and
certificates in apparel production (garment fabrication, sketching, cutting,
tailoring, embroidery, and computer-aided design) and fashion retail management
to four-year bachelor degrees in fashion design.
An overview of fashion education
reveals three important points. Firstly, Fashion Education is offered in most
countries around the world. Secondly, training professionals for the apparel
industry takes many forms and there is a relationship between the fashion
industry and educational training in areas of fashion design and retail.Thirdly,
locations with an abundance of apparel manufacturing areas tend to be a breeding
ground for training in technical and creative capabilitiese.g. China, India and
Korea. Educational institutions around the world continue to recognize and cater
to the essential needs of the fashion industry.
