SOFT (School of Fashion Technology)
School of Fashion Technology – Academic Year 2017
About SOFT
School Of Fashion Technology, Pune is a premier institute for women for fashion education in Undergraduate and Postgraduate program since 1998. The programs are structured to cater to the requirements of garment industry and fashion professionals.
School Of Fashion Technology aims at equipping the students’minds with creativity, intellect and confidence and prepares them for a promising future. The young minds are subjected to exercise their interests and attain proficiency to be a part of the booming fashion industry.
With a motive to promote women education and empowerment, the institute has been producing remarkable fashion designers. With its highly professional and industry oriented programs at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, the institution has been delivering excellent designing skills and knowledge. SOFT has established cordial relations with industry and many prestigious organizations and is one of the sources for creative mind to them. SOFT has been significantly contributing to enhance and nurturing the skills of upcoming designers.
Courses Offered at SOFT
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SOFT offers fashion courses at Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate level. The courses at SOFT are designed keeping in mind the future requirements of the industry. The students through these courses are trained to be a responsible fashion professional’s.
The undergraduate level courses offered by SOFT are:
- B.Design 4 Year Degree Course with specialization in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication & Textile Design – Affiliated to S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai-
- Fashion Design 3 Year Programme Industry Integrated International Programme with International Exposure jointly offered by Accademia di Costume e di Moda, Rome, Italy and School Of Fashion Technology, Pune, India.
The postgraduate level courses offered at SOFT are:
- Fashion Buying & Merchandising: 2 Year Diploma – Industry Integrated Autonomous Course with International Exposure jointly run by Accademia di Costume e di Moda, Rome, Italy and School Of Fashion Technology, Pune, India.
- Fashion Brand Design & Technology: 2 Year Diploma – Industry Integrated Autonomous Course with International Exposure jointly run by Accademia di Costume e di Moda, Rome, Italy and School Of Fashion Technology, Pune, India.
Programs & Eligibility
- For U.G. Program – B. Design (Affiliated to SNDT Women’s University)
- XII Pass in any Stream – Arts/Commerce/Science/Home Science/ Minimum Competency Vocational Course (MCVC) including National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
- Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)/ State Govt. Technical Education full time diploma of minimum 2 years after Std. X
- For NRI & Foreign students with equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi
- For U.G. Program – B. Design (Direct 2nd Year Admission)
- Three year Diploma recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Five year Diploma in Fine Arts recognized by the State Technical Board
- Successful completion of 1st year Degree from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
- For Diploma Program – Fashion Design
XII Pass in any Stream including National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). - For P.G. Diploma Programs
Graduate in any stream (10+2+3 or equivalent) - For P.G. Diploma Program – 1 Year
Graduation in Fashion – 3 years education in the field of fashion after XII
Undergraduate Course- B.Design
Fashion Design, Fashion Communication and Textile Design – 4 Years in Affiliation with SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.
Basic Qualification – 12th (H.SC) passed from any stream
| Course Specialization | Fashion Design/Fashion Communication/Textile Design |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Eligibility | 12th passed from any stream |
| Fee Structure | 1,25,000 approx. per year (tuition fees) |
Reservations are as per norms of Govt. of Maharashtra for admissions and Govt. Scholarships only for SC Category students from Maharashtra.
- Specialization in Fashion Design (4years) Course prepares students for Couture – Ready to Wear Design for Men, women and Kids. Students learn draping, Sewing Techniques, Design from Concept to End Product using Hand rendering to Computer Aided Design.
Course Link : Click here to view - Specialization in Fashion Communication (4years) focuses on Graphic Design, Fashion Advertising, Fashion Photography, Package Design, Visual Merchandising, and Exhibition Design.
Course Link : Click here to view - Specialization in Textile Design (4years) Aspects such as Design process, Design Development and Design Research. Students are equipped with computer skills at Design and Production level. It also delivers the necessary inputs in Computer Aided Textile Design, Print Development, Dobby Designs, and Exposure to dyeing techniques etc.
Course Link: Click here to view
Undergraduate Program in Fashion Design- 3 years
“Industry Integrated Undergraduate graduate Program with International Exposure”.
| Course | Fashion Design |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Eligibility | 12th passed from any stream |
| Fee Structure | 2,48,000/- per annum + taxes+ 1600 Euros |
Undergraduate Program in Fashion Design is a 3-Year full time Program jointly run by SOFT, Pune, INDIA and Accademia di Costume e di Moda, Rome, ITALY that focuses to groom Fashion Professionals in the area of Hi- end Apparel Design
The Program aims at providing inputs that cover Fashion Design aspects such as Design process, Design Development and Design Research. Intensive Industry integrated inputs are given to cover the design related aspects. Students are equipped with computer skills at Design level. Understanding the need and dominance of the Mass and Customized market, the course also delivers the necessary inputs in Design wise Pattern- Making, Construction of Apparels etc.
Eminent International & National personalities give inputs for this program. Students acquire related knowledge and skills that are required to deliver apt performance in the Fashion Industry.
Understanding and application of technology, well groomed creative and problem solving approach, excellent interpretation skills , both hand as well as computerized make the student stand out in the Industry.
Students are given inputs that cover fashion design aspects such as Rendering skills, Flat Pattern and Draping Skills, Construction Technology, Fabric Science, Fashion History along with Fashion Forecasting, Design process, Design Development and Design Research.
The highlight of this program of Fashion Design is the International Exposure via projects, modules, seminar and workshops which are exclusive and conducted by renowned International Fashion Professionals.
Career Opportunities:
- Fashion designer
- Fashion Analyst
- Wardrobe Analyst
- Fashion Stylist
- Costume Designer
- Fashion Illustrator
Basic Qualification – 12th (H.SC) passed from any stream
The Program aims at providing inputs that cover Fashion Design aspects such as Design process, Design Development and Design Research. Intensive Industry integrated inputs are given to cover the design related aspects. Students are equipped with computer skills at Design level. Understanding the need and dominance of the Mass and Customized market, the course also delivers the necessary inputs in Design wise Pattern- Making, Construction of Apparels etc. Eminent International & National personalities give inputs for this program.
Postgraduate Program in Fashion Brand Design & Technology – 2 Years
“Industry Integrated Postgraduate Program with International Exposure”.
| Course | Fashion Brand Design & Technology |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Eligibility | 12th +3 (Graduate) passed from any stream |
| Fee Structure | 2,48,000/- per annum + taxes+ 1600 Euros |
Fashion Brand Design & Technology, a 2- Year Program, jointly run by SOFT, Pune, INDIA and Accademia di Costume e di Moda, Rome, ITALY, involves fashion and its related technology, which caters to the requirement of designers with sound design and knowledge for knits & woven.
The modules are crafted by industry experts as to bridge in gap between industry and education.
Internationalization of fashion education that enhances the Fashion Industry performance is the major attention paid at modules are conducted by eminent designers and fashion brands.
Inputs and projects by National and International industry experts are the key features of the Program.
Career Opportunities:
- Brand Designer
- Fashion designer
- Fashion Analyst
- Wardrobe Analyst
- Fashion Stylist
- Costume Designer
- Fashion Illustrator
Postgraduate Program in Fashion Buying & Merchandising – 2 Years
“Industry Integrated Postgraduate Program with International Exposure”.
| Course | Fashion Buying & Merchandising |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Eligibility | 12th +3 (Graduate) passed from any stream |
| Fee Structure | 2,48,000/- per annum + taxes+ 1600 Euros |
The Program of Fashion Buying and Merchandising is a 2 – year full time program jointly run by SOFT, Pune, INDIA and Accademia di Costume e di Moda, Rome, ITALY, covers Pre- Production, Production and Post- Production aspects in Fashion Merchandising. Prototype development of apparel products being a key focus, the Program grooms the students to understand fashion at International and National level through Design Research, Forecasting Techniques, Range Development and Presentation along with Production Process.The Program gives an opportunity to learn in the Industry environment. Realistic case studies and international inputs makes the Program unique.
Career Opportunities:
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion Buyer
