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National Institute of Fashion Technology

Fashion education at NIFT encompasses both creativity and functionality. ... Smirnoff International Fashion Awards. Alta Roma, Italy. PID Design Competition, Korea ...

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National Institute of Fashion Technology

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  1. National Institute of Fashion Technology A Centre of Excellence and Innovation in Fashion Technology Our website address is: www.niftindia.com © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  2. Genesis With the objective of proactively catalysing the growth of fashion business, the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, established NIFT as an autonomous society in 1986 at New Delhi, in technical collaboration with FIT, New York and with partial UNDP funding. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  3. Network In response to escalating demand for trained professionals in the industry, the Ministry of Textiles with the support of the State Governments expanded the institute to a network of professionally managed Centres at New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai during the years 1995-97. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  4. Management Structure CHAIRMAN BPFC BOG (Secretary, M/O Textiles) AAC DIRECTOR GENERAL Proposed Structure under the Bill (Clause 11) Chairperson BOG of the B oard DG - NIFT Any other Authority to Senate Chairperson be declared under the of Senate Statutes © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  5. DIRECTOR GENERAL CENTRE DIRECTORS SLAC HEAD OFFICE Centre Level Ad visory & ACADEMIC Consultative ACADEMICS DEPT. Central CENTRAL Committees - Centre - Advisory & Dean (A) ACADEMIC Coordinator# Consultative STANDARDS - Head (AA) Resource Centre - Faculty Committees - Chairpersons* COMMITTEE Coordinators## - Head of Units** Computer Centre LOCAL ASC - Establishment - Admissions Executive - Administration - Finance Council - Accounts - Building & Infrastructure Organisational Structure * Chairpersons of AMIT, F&A, F&LA, F&T, FC, FMS, FP ** Head of Units of IIA, IC, CFTR, PGDFF, MDP/EDP, FOTD, # Centre Coordinators o f AMIT (PG), DAT - PG(IT), F&A, F&LA, F&T, FC, FMS, FP ##Coordinators of RIC, CIC, EAC & SDAC © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  6. Vision To emerge as a Centre of Excellence and Innovation - proactively catalysing growth of fashion business through leadership in professional education with concern for social and human values. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  7. Thought leadership • NIFT has been instrumental in bringing about a paradigm shift in the perception of Fashion in India and integrating it with every aspect of lifestyle Industry like fabric, garments, craft products, accessories and media • NIFT has contributed significantly in envisioning professional fashion education responsive to the needs of the Industry and the craft sector . • It has evolved structures, systems and processes in the field of Fashion Technology education, through learnings from international best practices. This has all been possible due to the autonomy enjoyed by NIFT in curriculum design and revision, faculty recruitment, craft & industry interface and multidisciplinary approach. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  8. Holistic Education Experience Internationally Benchmarked Curriculum • Research & Development • Industry Linkages • International Linkages • Concern for Social & Human Values • Student Development Activities © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  9. Unique Curriculum • Education at NIFT is contextual and integrative across design, technology, marketing and communication, making forays into specialized areas offered as electives . • Fashion education at NIFT encompasses both creativity and functionality. • Incorporates polarities of the fashion spectrum ranging from concept to marketing, fibre to product, high fashion to mass production and from the organized industry to the craft sector. • NIFT follows a blend of pedagogical tools encompassing learning by doing, field studies, case study methods, participative discussions, demonstrations and lectures. • NIFT has evolved a frame work of evaluation that achieves a fine balance between objectivity and qualitative evaluation. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  10. Academic Restructuring • In the year 2003, NIFT in its quest for International benchmarking, NIFT restructured the course curriculum. • Foundation Programme was introduced to bring in synergy between Design, Management & Technology inputs and specializations aligned with emerging opportunities. • Industry projects, internships and hands-on field/ craft experience are integrated with the curriculum. • An evaluation framework that achieves a fine balance between objectivity and qualitative evaluation. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  11. 4 Year Undergraduate Programmes • DESIGN • Fashion and Apparel • Fashion and Textiles • Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories • Fashion Communication • TECHNOLOGY • Apparel Manufacturing & Information Technology 2 Year Post-Graduate Programmes • MANAGEMENT • TECHNOLOGY © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  12. UG Programme Year 4 Elective / Research Projects / Final Collection Twinning/ Industry Internship • FD • Leather • TDD • Knitwear Year3 Centre Wise Specialisation • Possible Specialisation • AM • IT Craft & Industry Internship Year2 Fashion & Textiles Fashion & Apparel Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories Apparel Manuf. & Info. Tech Fashion Communication Year1 Foundation Course © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  13. PG Programme Final Research Project Semester 4 Core courses and Electives Fashion Industry market survey (FIMS) Research Based core courses & Electives PG (Technology) PG (Management) Semester 3 Twinning / Industry Internship Semester 2 Core courses and Electives For specialization Core Courses and electives for specialization Introductory Core Courses, skill based course & Winter Internship Introductory Core & Modular courses Semester 1 © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  14. Student Strength • Around 1200 students are admitted annually in professional education programmes at NIFT. • NIFT has near 100% placement record for its professional education programmes. • 5487 students have graduated from NIFT who are today working as leading professionals in various segments of the lifestyle fashion industry like textile, garment, made-ups, accessories, crafts and media © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  15. Intellectual Capital • A pool of qualified, committed and dedicated faculty drawn from diverse backgrounds like art, design, international trade, manufacturing technology and crafts with rich hands on experience. • Trained at leading design and fashion schools of international repute like Fashion Institute of Technology, New York; Royal Melbourne Institute of Textiles, Australia; Nottingham Trent University and London College of Fashion, UK. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  16. Intellectual Capital • Continuous up gradation of knowledge and skills through research and industry interaction. • NIFT encourages faculty to undertake research and many are pursuing doctoral research. • Over 100 research papers have been published in leading journals and presented at international and national forums. • NIFT faculty have also authored books in specialised areas like productivity, quality assurance , Indian costumes and marketing management. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  17. Research at NIFT Research and development, a crucial aspect of growth of any industry, is actively encouraged at NIFT. • Exploratory & Observational research has generated a valuable resource of over 200 research documents on Indian craft heritage. 2. Experimental and /or analytical researchhave led to over 777 research projects leading to an unparalleled knowledge base about the industry. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  18. Internationally recognised publications based on research at NIFT • ‘Managing productivity in the Apparel Industry’ by Prof. Rajesh Bheda, CBS Publishers • ‘Managing Quality in the Apparel Industry’ by Mr. P. V. Mehta & Prof. S. K. Bhardwaj, New Age Publishers • ‘Effective Export Marketing of Apparel to the US, EU and Japan’ by Dr. D. O. Koshy, Global Business Press • World Gold Council Trend Book by Accessory Design Dept Faculty • ‘Costumes ,Textiles & Jewellery of India - Traditions in Rajasthan’ by Dr. Vandana Bhandari, Prakash Books © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  19. Industry linkages Education programmes at NIFT are extensively integrated with the fashion industry through: • Curriculum development and delivery by industry experts • Classroom projects • Mentorships and evaluation juries • Internships and graduation projects • Placements and training © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  20. Global Linkages • International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) NIFT is the Founding Chairperson of IFFTI which is a consortia of 32 leading fashion schools of the world. IFFTI provides a platform for collaborating on international best practices in fashion education © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  21. Global Linkages Twinning opportunities for students have been formalised with twelve international fashion schools in USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Japan, France and Holland. 1)Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia 2)Hogskolan Boras (University College of Boras, Sweden) 3)Birmingham Institute of Arts & Design, Birmingham, UK 4)University of Leeds, UK 5)De Mont Fort University, UK 6)University of Arts, London (London College of Fashion) 7)Domus Academy, Italy 8)NABA, Italy 9)The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), USA 10)istituto superiore di design, Italy 11)Amsterdam Fashion Institute, Amsterdam 12)Nottingham Trent University, UK 13)University of Ulster, UK 14)University of Johannesburg, South Africa 15)Instituto Europeo di Design, Milan Italy © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  22. Concern for social and human values CRAFT CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE • NIFT introduced craft documentation to sensitize design students in regional craft traditions of India in 1990. • It sparked off the imagination and creativity of the students leading to a greater urge to meaningfully contribute to the sector. • Realizing this as a mutually beneficial activity with immense potential to mainstream craft as India’s USP, NIFT planned a holistic intervention in the craft sector. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  23. Paradigm of rural development DESIGN MANAGEMENT A HOLISTIC INTERVENTION TECHNOLOGY DESIGN LAB. CREATING CONTEMPORARY PRODUCTS HARNESSING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS MODEL LINKED TO STUDENT CURRICULUM © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  24. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) • NIFT has pioneered IPR education in all streams of fashion technology in India at both UG and PG levels. • Seminars and workshops have been conducted with WIPO. • An Intellectual Property Cell has been set up in NIFT. • To protect India’s traditional handicrafts, registration of crafts under Geographical Indications Act has been initiated in collaboration with DC, Handicrafts. • The coverage includes 28 states, including 8 north-eastern states. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  25. Student Development • Co-curricular activities facilitate well rounded development of students and interaction with other institutes through various activities initiated through Students Clubs: • Social & Environment Club • Literary Club • Sports & Adventure Club • Cultural Club • Fashion Spectrum © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  26. Student Support • Around 200 deserving students are supported annually by NIFT with scholarships, grants etc on need cum merit basis, apart from State Scholarships. • In the year 2004-05, approximately Rs 58 lakhs was released from the General fund of NIFT for this purpose. • A Student Employment Programme has been designed to engage students on a part-time basis. • NIFT also facilitates provision of education loans to students by nationalized banks. © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  27. International Awards. • International Design contest, 21(4) UNESCO, Paris • Makuhari Grand Prix, Japan • 9Th WFC International GIFU Competition, Japan • Singapore Fashion Week • Mittlemoda Design Competition, Italy • Its #3 International Design competition, Italy • Smirnoff International Fashion Awards • Alta Roma, Italy • PID Design Competition, Korea • Freshtex’05, Germany • IFFTI International Fashion Illustration Contest, Japan © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

  28. NIFT Alumni • NIFT Alumni are the change agents instrumental in shaping future of fashion business in India and abroad • Some of the who’s who of the Indian fashion industry are NIFTians Entrepreneurs: Rohit Bal Ashish Soni Ritu Beri JJ Vallaya Manish Arora Pratap Sabyasachi Country Heads: Sudershan Chakroborty, Adidas, Indonesia. Shammy Jacob, Nike Netherlands Nikhil Mohan , Blackberry’s India Anup Nautiyal , H & M International © 2006. National Institute of Fashion Technology January 27, 2006

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