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Access to state of the art equipment and industry-centric curriculum, shaping future success.
The Diploma in Fashion Communication & Styling blends creative expression with modern technology and promotional strategies. This diploma program focuses on visual storytelling, fashion media, styling techniques and brand identity development. With a skill-oriented curriculum and hands-on training in fashion journalism, photography, art direction, styling and visual merchandising.
The program Diploma in Fashion Communication & Styling is an industry-aligned 80:20 assessment structure - with 80% focus on practical sessions and live projects, fashion shows and portfolio development, and 20% on written assessments, strategic thinking, and critical analysis. This program offers a holistic development of both artistic expression and intellectual understanding, preparing students for real-world fashion careers.
Throughout the program, you will engage in interactive lectures, sketching/illustration, hands-on garment construction, and exclusive masterclasses with 1:1 vocal tutorials by renowned fashion designers and industry leaders.
At AAFT, you’ll learn from a team of accomplished educators and active industry professionals—including renowned fashion designers and industry leaders. Their ongoing involvement in national and international projects keeps the curriculum relevant, future-facing, and aligned with industry trends.
The Diploma in Fashion Communication and Styling program also offers valuable exposure through guest lectures, on-campus masterclasses, professional studio visits, and opportunities for expert mentorship and industry consultation, giving you insights that go beyond the classroom.
AAFT provides a strong commitment and assurance for employment prospects upon completion of your academic programs. We have developed strong alliances with numerous industrial partners.
We organize job fairs and offer career counseling services to improve students' prospects for employment (more on EDGE and CARE). We provide training to students to ensure their abilities are in line with the expectations of the industry.
The course blends creative vision with strategic communication, combining hands-on styling practice with fashion theory, media tools and visual storytelling. Through industry projects, fashion campaigns, internships and a final communication portfolio, you will develop a unique narrative style that reflects both creativity and market awareness.
Master industry standard tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Apply problem-solving skills and learn about fashion and media
Master media involvement in uplifting the fashion landscape
Learn about professionalism, integrity and cultural sensitivity in fashion
Understanding trending fashion ideas
Recognizing styles and well-coordinated images
Learn and master design software
Master logo design, posters and other graphic content
Direct a fashion photo shoot
AAFT Boats of a highly qualified and experiences team of professor who hold impeccable industrial acumen after having led successful careers in their respective fields.
A career spanning decades in fashion, Dhaka is a trailblazer in the fashion industry. Renowned for her innovative designs blending traditional and modern elements, she has garnered global acclaim. Dhaka's commitment to sustainability and traditional craftsmanship has earned her numerous accolades, including the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award & Yuva Rattan Award. She joins AAFT as Industry Dean, bringing her wealth of experience and award-winning expertise to inspire and mentor future fashion leaders.
A career spanning decades in fashion, Dhaka is a trailblazer in the fashion industry. Renowned for her innovative designs blending traditional and modern elements, she has garnered global acclaim. Dhaka's commitment to sustainability and traditional craftsmanship has earned her numerous accolades, including the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award & Yuva Rattan Award. She joins AAFT as Industry Dean, bringing her wealth of experience and award-winning expertise to inspire and mentor future fashion leaders.
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Rimple & Harpreet Couture
Arvind Fashions
Wabi Sabi
Amitabh Malhotra
Diploma in Fashion Communication & Styling
I joined with an interest in styling, but ended up falling in love with brand storytelling and visual merchandising too!
Diploma in Fashion Communication & Styling
The faculty is super supportive and the curriculum is well-designed to prepare you for the real fashion world. I got to work on live campaigns, collaborate with photographers, and build a solid portfolio by the end of the course.
Diploma in Fashion Communication & Styling
The curriculum is well-balanced between theory and practicals. We get hands-on experience with everything—from fabric study to garment construction. The campus also has excellent labs and a resourceful library.
We attract exceptional candidates who possess a blend of intellectual curiosity, leadership potential and a passion for music, thereby creating a cohort of promising future leaders.
Candidate must have a 10+2 from a recognized university/institution
Candidate must have a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 (45% for reserved categories)
Candidate need to clear the AAFT Global Entrance Test (GET)
Candidate must have a 10+2 from a recognized university/institution
A personal interview will be conducted to screen your application.
Post the admission round, the admission letter will be rolled out to the selected candidates.
Students who have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) from any recognized Board of Education such as CBSE / ICSE / IGCSE / IB or State Board, can apply for admission for a Fashion Designer Program at AAFT School of Fashion Design.
The duration of a Diploma in Fashion Communication and Styling is 1 Year.
A fashion stylist needs creativity, trend awareness, strong visual storytelling, communication skills and eye for detail. A fashion stylist is required to have strong knowledge of the brand, photography, digital media and fashion history. In addition, adaptability and teamwork is also important when working on shoots, campaigns and assignments across different platforms.
With the Indian Fashion Industry booming, the sector is offering ample opportunities in fields like branding, visual merchandising, makeup and styling. With the rise of social media influencers, makeup artists, fashion bloggers and e-commerce, professionals from the fashion industry are in high-demand.
Below mentioned are some of the career opportunities after completing Diploma in Fashion Communication and Styling.
No, it is not mandatory to know how to sketch or design in order to join a styling course. While the focus is more on trend analysis, visual presentation and coordination, styling is about how you curate and communicate fashion, not necessarily creating garments from scratch.
No, it is not mandatory to know how to sketch or design in order to join a styling course. While the focus is more on trend analysis, visual presentation and coordination, styling is about how you curate and communicate fashion, not necessarily creating garments from scratch.
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