FASHION
DESIGN

The Fashion Design undergraduate program is allied to tailor student’s unique creative impulse to create fashion with a focus on South Asian Design and Costume heritage.  It envisions fostering their abilities to become culturally and traditionally aware competitive fashion designers who can contribute to the growth and sustainability of fashion industry. The focus on South Asian craftsmanship and costumes will inspire students to create fashion that resonates globally, merging historical richness with modern sensibilities.

The fashion design program at NCA aims at finding its significant value in the dynamics of costume, fashion and textile heritage of our region. The Fashion Design undergraduate program is allied to tailor student’s unique creative impulse to create fashion, attires and lifestyle. By nurturing individual creativity and critical thinking, we prepare our students to become visionary designers who contribute to the evolving landscape of fashion.

The courses introduce students to exemplary traditional apparel styles, contemporary design tools, fabrication methods and garment construction techniques essential for developing cohesive design solutions. The curriculum integrates tailoring, styling, history, sociology, cultural studies, design research, drawing, pattern, sewing, draping and interdisciplinary courses to empower students to see their craft for a more meaningful participation in the future of apparel industry and costume designing. In addition, emphasizing South Asian craftsmanship and costumes, the program inspires students to create fashion that combines historical depth with contemporary sensibilities, resonating on a global scale.

The program exposes students to the latest trendsetting work through seminars, discussions, internships, field visits and lectures, offering them opportunities to make valuable career connections. The program aims to cultivate young designers who are culturally and traditionally aware, preparing them to be competitive contributors to the fashion industry ’s growth and sustainability. 

VISION

The Fashion Design undergraduate program is allied to tailor student’s unique creative impulse to create fashion with a focus on South Asian Design and Costume heritage. It envisions fostering their abilities to become culturally and traditionally aware competitive fashion designers who can contribute to the growth and sustainability of fashion industry. The focus on South Asian craftsmanship and costumes will inspire students to create fashion that resonates globally, merging historical richness with modern sensibilities.

OBJECTIVES

• To prepare fashion design graduates who can innovate and creatively design attires. 
• To equip students with the skills to research, analyze market trends, and produce commercially viable products tailored to user needs.
• To nurture fashion graduates who are critical thinkers and socially conscious, capable of making responsible contributions to the fashion, clothing, and costume industry both nationally and globally.
• To introduce Eastern wear and Asian clothing in the curriculum of fashion studies to bridge the gap on value addition and contextual reference.  
• To produce socially and ethically aware fashion designers who understand the current needs of sustainability, responsibility, and innovation.

PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES

1st Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FNDN-1101 Drawing I Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1102 Spatial Intelligence I Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1103 Design and Moving Image I Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1104 Sculpture I Foundation Studio 3
COMP-1101 Functional English Compulsory Theory 3
COMP-1102 Ideology and constitution of Pakistan - Pakistan StudiesCompulsory Theory 2+2
FNDN-1105History of Art ICompulsory Theory 1
COMP-1104 Introduction to the Arts I Compulsory Theory 1
COMP-1105 Civic and Community Engagement Compulsory Theory 2
Total 23

2nd Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FNDN-1201 Drawing II Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1202 Spatial Intelligence II Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1203 Design and Moving Image II Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1204 Sculpture II Foundation Studio 3
COMP-1201 Expository Writing Compulsory Theory 3
COMP-1202 Islamic Studies - Fehm-ul-Quran Compulsory Theory 2+2
FNDN-1205 History of Art II Compulsory Theory 1
COMP-1204 Introduction to the Arts II Compulsory Theory1
COMP-1205 Entrepreneurship Compulsory Theory 2
Total 23

3rd Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-2101 Fashion Design Studio I Major Studio 3
FD-2102Garment Construction I Major Studio 3
FD-2103 Drawing I Major Studio3
NCA-2101 History of Arts I Major Theory 2
COMP-2101 A Science of Society Compulsory Theory 2
COMP-2102 Information Communication Technologies in Education Compulsory Theory 3
COMP-2103 Exploring Quantitative Skills Compulsory Theory 3
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Studio 2
Total 21

4th Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-2201 Fashion Design Studio II Major Studio 3
FD-2202 Garment Construction II Major Studio 3
FD-2203 Drawing II Major Studio 3
FD-2204 Textile Surface Design Major Studio 2
NCA-2201 History of Arts II Major Theory 2
COMP-2201 What is Science/ The science of Global Challenges Compulsory Theory 3
COMP-2202 Tools for Quantitative Reasoning Compulsory Theory 3
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary 2
Total 21

5th Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-3101 Fashion Design Studio III Major Studio 3
FD-3102 Draping for Couture Design I Major Studio 2
FD-3103 Garment construction III Major Studio 2
FD-3104 Drawing III Major Studio 3
FD-3105 South Asian Design & Fashion InfluencesMajor Theory 1
NCA-3101 History of Arts III Major Theory 2
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary 2
Total 15

6th Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-3201 Fashion Design Studio IV Major Studio 3
FD-3202 Garment construction IV Major Studio 2
FD-3203 Draping for Couture Design II Major Studio 3
FD-3204 Drawing IV Major Studio 3
NCA-3201 History of Art IV Major Theory 2
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary 2
Internship 3
Total 18

7th Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-4101 Fashion Design Studio V Major Studio 3
FD-3204 Drawing V Major Studio 3
FD-4102 Garment Construction V Major Studio 3
FD-4103Draping for Couture Design III Major Studio 2
FD-4104Fashion Design Seminar Major Theory 2
FD-4105 Styling & Photography Major Studio 2
Total 15

8th Semester

Thesis 15 credits


INTERDISCIPLINARY/ ALLIED COURSES

From 3rd semester onwards, a student will be able to choose an allied/interdisciplinary course from his/her department and from other departments with the help of assigned advisor. 
Each Interdisciplinary Course will be of 2 credit hours.


CODE COURSES TYPE
FD-3107 Fashion Technicalities Studio
FD-2104Interest in Art Direction
Costume and Theatre Design		Studio
FD-2205 Basics of Fashion Design Studio
FD-3106 Trend Forecasting Studio
FD-2103 Sewing Basics Studio
FD-2206 Basics of Pattren Making Studio
FD-2105 Fashion Illustration Studio
FD-2102 Garment Construction I Studio
FD-2202 Garment Construction II Studio
FD-3102 Draping for Couture Design I Studio
FD-3105 South Asian Design and Fashion Influences Theory
FD-3203 Draping for Couture Design II Studio
FD-4105 Styling and Photography Studio
FACULTY
NCA
Dr. Umber Zahid

Head of Department
Associate Professor
B.Des. NCA
MA (Fashion & Textile Design), 
University of Boras, Sweden
PhD (Built Environment - Apparel Design Innovation), IIUM, Malaysia



CENTRE FOR  FOUNDATION STUDIES FACULTY

Faran Faisal
Incharge Foundation Studies
Assistant Professor

Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri
Prof. Dr. Syeda Farida Batool
Prof. Shehnaz Malhi
Tausif  Zain Ul Abedin
Muhammad Arshad Saeed
Saadia Amin Raja
Wasim Akhtar
Ali Baba
Ammara Khalid
Ali Zafar
Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi
Rizwana Irfan
Sumaira Ameen
Naveen Zehra
Mujahid Shoaib Butt
Nariman Aziz
Ateeq ur Rehman
Zohreen Murtaza
Ghazala Raees





FASHION DESIGN
The Fashion Design undergraduate program is allied to tailor student’s unique creative impulse to create fashion with a focus on South Asian Design and Costume heritage.  It envisions fostering their abilities to become culturally and traditionally aware competitive fashion designers who can contribute to the growth and sustainability of fashion industry. The focus on South Asian craftsmanship and costumes will inspire students to create fashion that resonates globally, merging historical richness with modern sensibilities.

The fashion design program at NCA aims at finding its significant value in the dynamics of costume, fashion and textile heritage of our region. The Fashion Design undergraduate program is allied to tailor student’s unique creative impulse to create fashion, attires and lifestyle. By nurturing individual creativity and critical thinking, we prepare our students to become visionary designers who contribute to the evolving landscape of fashion.

The courses introduce students to exemplary traditional apparel styles, contemporary design tools, fabrication methods and garment construction techniques essential for developing cohesive design solutions. The curriculum integrates tailoring, styling, history, sociology, cultural studies, design research, drawing, pattern, sewing, draping and interdisciplinary courses to empower students to see their craft for a more meaningful participation in the future of apparel industry and costume designing. In addition, emphasizing South Asian craftsmanship and costumes, the program inspires students to create fashion that combines historical depth with contemporary sensibilities, resonating on a global scale.

The program exposes students to the latest trendsetting work through seminars, discussions, internships, field visits and lectures, offering them opportunities to make valuable career connections. The program aims to cultivate young designers who are culturally and traditionally aware, preparing them to be competitive contributors to the fashion industry ’s growth and sustainability. 

VISION
The Fashion Design undergraduate program is allied to tailor student’s unique creative impulse to create fashion with a focus on South Asian Design and Costume heritage. It envisions fostering their abilities to become culturally and traditionally aware competitive fashion designers who can contribute to the growth and sustainability of fashion industry. The focus on South Asian craftsmanship and costumes will inspire students to create fashion that resonates globally, merging historical richness with modern sensibilities.

OBJECTIVES
• To prepare fashion design graduates who can innovate and creatively design attires. 
• To equip students with the skills to research, analyze market trends, and produce commercially viable products tailored to user needs.
• To nurture fashion graduates who are critical thinkers and socially conscious, capable of making responsible contributions to the fashion, clothing, and costume industry both nationally and globally.
• To introduce Eastern wear and Asian clothing in the curriculum of fashion studies to bridge the gap on value addition and contextual reference.  
• To produce socially and ethically aware fashion designers who understand the current needs of sustainability, responsibility, and innovation.

PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE
CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES

1st Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FNDN-1101 Drawing I Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1102 Spatial Intelligence I Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1103 Design and Moving Image I Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1104 Sculpture I Foundation Studio 3
COMP-1101 Functional English Compulsory Theory 3
COMP-1102 Ideology and constitution of Pakistan - Pakistan Studies Compulsory Theory 2+2
FNDN-1105 History of Art I Compulsory Theory 1
COMP-1104 Introduction to the Arts I Compulsory Theory 1
COMP-1105 Civic and Community Engagement Compulsory Theory 2
Total 23
2nd Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FNDN-1201 Drawing II Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1202 Spatial Intelligence II Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1203 Design and Moving Image II Foundation Studio 3
FNDN-1204 Sculpture II Foundation Studio 3
COMP-1201 Expository Writing Compulsory Theory 3
COMP-1202 Islamic Studies - Fehm-ul-Quran Compulsory Theory 2+2
FNDN-1205 History of Art II Compulsory Theory 1
COMP-1204 Introduction to the Arts II Compulsory Theory 1
COMP-1205 Entrepreneurship Compulsory Theory 2
Total 23
3rd Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-2101 Fashion Design Studio I Major Studio 3
FD-2102 Garment Construction I Major Studio 3
FD-2103 Drawing I Major Studio 3
NCA-2101 History of Arts I Major Theory 2
COMP-2101 A Science of Society Compulsory Theory 2
COMP-2102 Information Communication Technologies in Education Compulsory Theory 3
COMP-2103 Exploring Quantitative Skills Compulsory Theory 3
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Studio 2
Total 21
4th Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-2201 Fashion Design Studio II Major Studio 3
FD-2202 Garment Construction II Major Studio 3
FD-2203 Drawing II Major Studio 3
FD-2204 Textile Surface Design Major Studio 2
NCA-2201 History of Arts II Major Theory 2
COMP-2201 What is Science/ The science of Global Challenges Compulsory Theory 3
COMP-2202 Tools for Quantitative Reasoning Compulsory Theory 3
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary 2
Total 21
5th Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-3101 Fashion Design Studio III Major Studio 3
FD-3102 Draping for Couture Design I Major Studio 2
FD-3103 Garment construction III Major Studio 2
FD-3104 Drawing III Major Studio 3
FD-3105 South Asian Design & Fashion Influences Major Theory 1
NCA-3101 History of Arts III Major Theory 2
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary 2
Total 15
6th Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-3201 Fashion Design Studio IV Major Studio 3
FD-3202 Garment construction IV Major Studio 2
FD-3203 Draping for Couture Design II Major Studio 3
FD-3204 Drawing IV Major Studio 3
NCA-3201 History of Art IV Major Theory 2
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary 2
Internship 3
Total 18
7th Semester

Code Courses Category Type Credits
FD-4101 Fashion Design Studio V Major Studio 3
FD-3204 Drawing V Major Studio 3
FD-4102 Garment Construction V Major Studio 3
FD-4103 Draping for Couture Design III Major Studio 2
FD-4104 Fashion Design Seminar Major Theory 2
FD-4105 Styling & Photography Major Studio 2
Total 15

8th Semester

Thesis 15 credits


INTERDISCIPLINARY/ ALLIED COURSES

From 3rd semester onwards, a student will be able to choose an allied/interdisciplinary course from his/her department and from other departments with the help of assigned advisor. 
Each Interdisciplinary Course will be of 2 credit hours.


CODE COURSES TYPE
FD-3107 Fashion Technicalities Studio
FD-2104Interest in Art Direction
Costume and Theatre Design		Studio
FD-2205 Basics of Fashion Design Studio
FD-3106 Trend Forecasting Studio
FD-2103 Sewing Basics Studio
FD-2206 Basics of Pattren Making Studio
FD-2105 Fashion Illustration Studio
FD-2102 Garment Construction I Studio
FD-2202 Garment Construction II Studio
FD-3102 Draping for Couture Design I Studio
FD-3105 South Asian Design and Fashion Influences Theory
FD-3203 Draping for Couture Design II Studio
FD-4105 Styling and Photography Studio
FACULTY
NCA
Dr. Umber Zahid

Head of Department
Associate Professor
B.Des. NCA
MA (Fashion & Textile Design), 
University of Boras, Sweden
PhD (Built Environment - Apparel Design Innovation), IIUM, Malaysia


CENTRE FOR  FOUNDATION STUDIES FACULTY

Faran Faisal
Incharge Foundation Studies
Assistant Professor

Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri
Prof. Dr. Syeda Farida Batool
Prof. Shehnaz Malhi
Tausif  Zain Ul Abedin
Muhammad Arshad Saeed
Saadia Amin Raja
Wasim Akhtar
Ali Baba
Ammara Khalid
Ali Zafar
Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi
Rizwana Irfan
Sumaira Ameen
Naveen Zehra
Mujahid Shoaib Butt
Nariman Aziz
Ateeq ur Rehman
Zohreen Murtaza
Ghazala Raees



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  • Address: 4, Shahrah-E-Quaid-E-Azam,


    Lahore, Pakistan.

  • Phone: +92 42 99210544, 99210599, 99210601 (Ext. 108, Ext. 175)

  • Fax: +92 42 99210500

  • E-Mail: info@nca.edu.pk, placement.office@nca.edu.pk, disability.coordinator@nca.edu.pk



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  • Address:4, Shahrah-E-Quaid-E-Azam,


    Lahore,Pakistan

  • Phone: +92 42 99210544, 99210599, 99210601 (Ext. 108, Ext. 175)

  • Fax:+92 42 99210500

  • E-Mail: info@nca.edu.pk, placement.office@nca.edu.pk, disability.coordinator@nca.edu.pk



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  • Address: Liaquat Road, Near Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi-46000, Pakistan

  • Phone: +92 51 9334982, 9334984, 9334985, 9334986

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  • Address: National College of Arts, Zero Point, Shahrah-e-Suhrwardy, PMI Building G-7/1, Islamabad-Pakistan

  • Phone: +92 51 9252011


NCA TOLLINTON BLOCK

  • Address: Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore-Pakistan


GILGIT CAMPUS

  • Address: River View Road, Haider pura, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

  • Phone: +925811554968




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