Amity Mumbai B.Des Fashion Communication FAQs
Ques. What is the difference between B.Des. (Fashion Communication) and B.Des. (Fashion Styling & Image Design) at Amity Mumbai?
Ans. Both programmes are offered by ASFT and share a common first-year foundation. B.Des. (Fashion Communication) has a stronger focus on media, journalism, advertising, event management, and brand communication, making it ideal for students who want to work in fashion media, PR, and marketing. B.Des. (Fashion Styling & Image Design) focuses more on personal styling, image design, and visual storytelling. If you want to write about fashion, manage fashion events, or work in fashion PR and advertising, choose Fashion Communication. If you want to style people and shoots, choose Fashion Styling & Image Design.
Ques. Does the B.Des. (Fashion Communication) programme cover digital marketing and social media?
Ans. Yes. The programme includes CAD for Blogging Design (Semester 5), Journalism and Content Writing (Semester 5), E-Commerce and Digital Marketing (Semester 7), Advanced Digital Portfolio and 3D Design (Semester 7), and Project: Broadcast Media and Fashion (Semester 7). These subjects equip students with skills for digital fashion content creation, fashion blogging, influencer marketing, e-commerce styling, and social media brand management, which are among the fastest-growing career areas in fashion today.
Ques. Is Fashion Event Management taught in this programme?
Ans. Yes. Fashion Event Management is a dedicated subject in Semester 7 of the B.Des. (Fashion Communication) programme. Students learn the planning, execution, and management of fashion shows, brand launches, fashion weeks, and other fashion events. This is complemented by Creative Advertising (Semester 7) and Media Studies in Fashion (Semester 7), giving students a comprehensive understanding of fashion event communication and promotion.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Des. (Fashion Communication) from Amity Mumbai?
Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Fashion Journalist, Fashion PR Executive, Brand Communication Manager, Creative Director, Fashion Event Manager, Digital Content Creator, Fashion Blogger/Influencer, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Copywriter, and Social Media Manager for fashion brands. Mumbai's thriving fashion, media, and advertising industry offers excellent opportunities. Key employers include fashion brands, media houses, advertising agencies, PR firms, e-commerce companies, and fashion magazines.
Ques. How is B.Des. (Fashion Communication) different from a Mass Communication or Journalism degree?
Ans. A Mass Communication or Journalism degree covers all sectors of media broadly. B.Des. (Fashion Communication) is a specialised degree that combines fashion design education with communication skills, specifically tailored to the fashion industry. Students learn fashion illustration, textiles, trend forecasting, and fashion history alongside journalism, PR, advertising, and digital marketing. This dual expertise makes graduates uniquely qualified for roles at the intersection of fashion and media, which a generic mass communication degree cannot provide.
Ques. Does the programme include any live projects or industry exposure?
Ans. Yes. The programme includes multiple live project components: Fashion and Textiles Trend Research Project (Semester 3), Industry Interaction Report and Presentation (Semester 5), Design Colloquium (Semester 6), Summer Internship (Semester 7, 6 credits), and the final Fashion Industry Projects module (Semester 8, 16 credits). Students also undertake Industrial Visits in Semesters 3, 4, 5, and 6. The CRC team at ASFT facilitates internships with leading fashion brands, media houses, and advertising agencies.
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