MAHATMA GANDHI MISSION

FASHION DESIGNING
AND KHADI, PAITHANI RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE
N-6, CIDCO, Aurangabad

INSTITUTE OF

AFFILIATED TO YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN MAHARASHTRA OPEN UNIVERSITY

I B.Sc. Fashion Design I I Diploma in Fashion Design and Boutique Management I I M.Sc. in Fashion Design I I M.A. in Fashion Administration I I Govt. Certificate Course in Garment Mfg. & Fashion Designing I I Paithani & Khadi Production T raining Courses I I Computerised Fashion Designing & Garment Mfg. I

ABOUT US OUR SLOGAN OUR MISSION & VISION OBJECTIVES A HISTORICAL NOTE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES FEE STRUCTURE ENTRANCE TEST KHADI, PAITHANI RESEARCH AND TRAINING (KPRT) CENTRE TRAINING PROGRAM DIRECTORS MESSAGE CONTACT US

Mahatma Gandhi Mission, established 1982, has number of Institutions in its four campuses at Aurangabad, Mumbai, and Nanded in the Maharashtra State & fourth campus was recently setup at Noida (UP). The trust has several institutions covering disciplines like Engineering, Medicine, Biotechnology, Management, Journalism and others. The trust has recently ventured into manufacturing Paithani, a most popular traditional MaharashtrianSaree, Cotton and Silk Handloom fabrics. Their dyeing and printing is done with natural dyes. This activity of the trust provided an ideal base for starting as Institution for training and education in the field of Garment manufacturing and fashion designing. MGM Institute of Fashion Designing has started its educational activities with Paithani and handloom training and government vocational boards one year certificate course in garment manufacturing and fashion designing. After receiving the recognition as study centre by YCMOU, MGM introduced Bachelor and post graduate level courses in fashion designing.

Preserving Indian Heritage Through Natural Resources and Technology

MISSION

Our Institute Aims at enlightening the students about Indian Heritage,Traditions & Culture while imparting them a basic and higher education in textiles,Apparels and Fashion Designing assuring them Bright professional career and future.

VISION Our Vision is to create an academic atmosphere where highest standard of Professional practices are observed and all-round development of students including social concerns about our traditional values and environment is ensured.

KHADI OVER THE DECADES, MOVED FROM A FREEDOM FIGHTERS IDENTITY FABRIC TO A FASHION GARMENT

Our Institue Pledges to promote Khadi,Paithani Sari & Apparels,made from natural fibres like Cotton,Silk and Wool dyed/printed with natural dyes,using

eco-friendly and energy saving techniques. This main objective will be achieved through following Programmes.

Age-old Paithani Khadi Manufacturing activities will be revived so as to provide gainful employment especially for women through training programs. Sourcing natural dyes from different plants. To develop dyeing & printing techniques using the new extracted dyes from Plants. To create testing facilities at the Institute to check Quality of the dyed fabric particularly with reference to its colour fastness to washing, light, Dry-cleaning, etc. Innovative designs will be created by weaving on Paithani looms and by printing using natural dyes on cotton, silk and wool fabric. These fabrics will be used to make fashionable garments.

INDIAN HANDLOOMS. Indian hand loom fabrics have been known since time immemorial. The very first fragment of Indian handloom was excavated from the parts of Egypt before finely woven and dyed cotton fabrics were found in Mohenjo Daro (Indus Valley Civilization). There were some more excavations that speak of the golden

history of Indian handloom. Even, the Vedic literature also has mention of Indian weaving styles, Buddhist era scripts also have woolen carpets.

PATHANI SARI The art of paithani sari is more than 2000 yrs old developed in the then splendid city of pratishthan ruled by the legendary satavahanas ruler. By gold embroidered sari with its wonderful designs and woven borders. The interaction between the Hindu and Muslim rulers during Medieval period gave rise to new styles. The Marathas extended their patronage to textile activities. The piassavas in the 18 th century had a special love for paithani textiles. Now Paithan in Marathwada. Paithani was capital of the satavahanas dynasty (200 B.c.) and used to export cotton and silk to great Roman Empire. Peshawar in 18 th century encouraged this fascination art of Paithani and Patronized production in Paithan. Nizam of Hydra bad was attracted to the Paithani and mode several trips to paithan. Paithani sari mode from fine silk and expensive sari, considered as one of ten.

KHADI History of Khadi meaning any fribric that is handspun ad hand woven dates back to ancient times when the Aryans in the Vedic period produced their cloth. In fact Khadi had a most helicons role in marriages where Indian brides ware presented with hada charkha to encourage spinning of the yarn. It was in 1972 that Gandhi Launched a movement of spin your own cloth and buy handspun cloth which gained momentum making Khadi the fabric of the freedom struggle.

Father of our Nation MAHATMA GANDHI Was First true Indian Designer when he urged the people of India to wear Khadi Garments.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
YCMOU in consultation with the experts in field of fashion designing have come up with new academic programmes in line with the objects of the university and are created to help the fashion industry to get required human resources. These programmers provide opportunities to both boys and girls to become responsible members of the society who will generate value addition and resources for the new age of global economy.

UNDER GRADUATE COURSES B. Sc. In Fashion Design (V 31) Duration - 3 Yrs Eligibility - 10 + 2 from a recognized board in any discipline

First year Second year Element of Design fashion Fashion Studies Fashion Model Drawing Fashion IIustration Pattern making and Construction I Communication Skills Introduction To Textiles Computer Application -II Machinery and Equipments Fundamentals of Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Traditional Textiles and Embroidery of India Garment Construction History of Fashion

Third Year Envoirnment Science Recent Advances in Apparel Industries Range Development Mens Wear Principles of Management Womens Wear Textile &Garment Quality Analysis Assurance Draping

Surface Ornamentation Techniques Pattern making and Construction -II Computer Application -I

Diploma in Fashion Design and Boutique Management (V36) Duration - 1 yrs

Eligibility - 12 thStd pass or Equivalent or 10 th pass plus Preparatory to Graduation or equivalent. Programme outline First Sem Fashion Studies Pattern Making and Construction Surface Ornamentation Techniques Fabric sourcing tar Fashion Design Computer Application Second Sem Fashion Marketing Entrepreneur Skill Development Visual Merchandising Creative Design Project Range design development and costing

The prospects after completing the course: To avail the opportunities to work in the fashion industry As Assistant Designer / Assistant Merchandiser / Assistant Stylist / Pattern Maker / Assistant Production, lnchargeetc to have strong base for higher education l fashion decision.

MASTERS COURSES M. Sc. in Fashion Design (V 32) Duration - 2 yrs Eligibility - Degree in Fashion Design from Recognized University. Any Degree from Recognized University + Min. 60% in CET

Programme outline

FFirst Year
Aesthetic in Design Design Management Fashion Art Appreciation Design Development Process Fashion Studies Research Methods and of Statistics Surface Ornamentation Technique

eaSecondYearr
Brand Design Aesthetic in Design - II Fashion Forecasting Advance Styling Range Development Project Dissertation

M.A. in Fashion Administration (P 94) Duration - 2 Yrs Eligibility - Graduation from recognized university and passing special YCMOU entrance test. Programme outline Economics for Manger Accounting & Finance for Manager Apparel Production and Quality Management Brand Management

Introduction to Fashion Business History of Fashion Business Management & Organizational Behaviour Fashion Merchandising Fashion Category Management Research Methods & Quantitative Techniques-I

Advertising and Sales Management Fashion Buying and Merchandising Retail Mathematics Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project Industrial Training (1Month) Research Methods and Quantitative Techniques -II

The prospects after completing the Course: To avail the opportunities to work in the fashion industry as Merchandiser / Assistant Production Incharge, Store Manager, Brand Manager, Category Manager, Fashion buyer executing the Managerial level Jobs in Fashion industry.

FEE STRUCTURE
Head of Fee University Program (UPF) Study Center Fee (SCF) Total program fee Proposed annual Fee 22000 /18000/40000/-

In addition to the Study Centre fee, the students will have to bear expenditure towards extra services like study four, guest lectures, development of resources,

consumable etc. for which the center will charge extra amount of not more than 20,000 /- per annum. The examination fee repeater students per course shall 400.00 Fees for Foreign Nationals will be Five times that for Indian Nationals. Detailed Prospectus are available at website http:/ycmou.digitalunversity.ac

ENTRANCE TEST
M. Sc. Fashion Design The candidates applying for M.Sc.(FD) will be administered with General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT) for the written entrance examination. General Ability Test (GAT) : 30 Marks (1/2) hr. Duration This test will comprise of various sub-tests as given below: 1) Communication Ability : This sub-tests is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to day communication in English It Includes question on synonyms, antonyms, Words with corresponding meaning, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases,correct spelling etc.

2) English Comprehension: This sub-test is to test one's ability to comprehend a situation from a give passage. 3) General Knowledge: This sub-test is aimed to evaluate the candidate's general knowledge and current affairs related to Fashion Industry.

CREATIVE ABILTY TEST (CAT) : 50 Marks (2 hrs. Duration) This test is administered to judge the skill, power of observation, innovation and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is candidate's

knowledge about fashion including Concept Development, Color Board, Story Board, (Fabric Market, Surface Ornamentation) Flats and Specs, Cost Sheet. Students will be provided with the theme and will have to develop two designs with the details mentioned above. INTERVIEW BY EXPERTS 20 Marks On the day of examination the students will be interview by expert's panel M.A. Fashion Administration Entrance Test The candidates applying for this program will be administered with General Ability (GAT) and Management Ability Teat (MAT) For the written entrance examination. General Ability Test (GAT) : 50 Marks (60 mins Duration) This test will Comprise of various sub-as given below: 1) Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub test consists of questions on addition, multiplication, division, fraction, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, distance. 2) Communication Ability: This sub- test is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to day communication in English. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, etc. 3) English Comprehension: This sub-test is aimed to once ability to comprehend a situation from given passage

4) Analytical Ability : This sub-test is designed to test the candidates inference and logic from the given information. 5) General Knowledge and Current Affairs : This sub-test is designed to test the candidates general knowledge and current affairs.

Managerial Ability Test (mat): 50 marks (1 hr. duration) It is a test to judge the managerial effectiveness and interpersonal skills of the candidates. This test comprises of various sub-tests as given below : 1) Case Study : This sub-test is based on a situation of an industry environment. It helps to evaluate the candidates managerial ability. 2) Logical Ability : This sub-test is aimed to evaluate the candidates ability to identify the logic reason involved in a particular problem given and applying thelogic in solving the problem. concepts and practice of creative lateral thinking are likely to be useful.

KHADI, PAITHANI RESEARCH AND TRAINING (KPRT) CENTRE

a) Spinning:In this Section,spinning of cotton yarns is done on charkha using solar energy where 10 women use 25 charkhas and produce 13-14 kg cotton yarn. b) Winding: Cotton yarns produced in spinning section are brought forward in winding section to add strength to these yarns;they pass through startching process and then winded together in bobbins on charkha. c) Warping: The threads from the bobbins are winded together on warping wheel parallel to each other forming a warp beam of around 80 meters. d) Weaving: Khadi Cloth is manufactured on handloom.The warp beam is placed on the loom and the weft bobbin thread is placed on the shuttle.The weaving is done by interlacing of warp and weft khadi yarns on the loom.There are 4 pitlooms and 2 paddle looms which produce around 50 mtrs khadi daily. e) Paithani Weaving: Paithani Saree is Manufactured using coloured silk yarn.There are 2 looms for weving Paithani Sarees.Beautiful Paithani is Created by the artisans developing a range from traditional to fancy Sarees with delicate floral motifs( flowers like lotus ald leaves) and animal motifs (Parrot,Peacock and Swan) namely as Muniya,Sakhali mor,Bangdi Mor etc.it takes around 10-15 days to make 1 Paithani Saree on the Handloom. f) Knitting Section: Here woolen and khadi Knitting is done and various types of Sweters,Jackets,Frocks,shawls,Ladies knitted tops are made. g) Dyeing: The finished khadi is dyed in beautiful natural colours from all the plant and mineral sourses available in nature and produces eco-friendly colorful dyed khadi. h) Block Printing: Vegetable Printing is done using wooden and metal blocks with natural color pigments. i) Garment Designing & Stitching: Fashion Designer designs various patterns of khadi dresses like kurtis,ladies tops on jeans,salwar kameez,Nehru shirt,Short kutas,jacket,Shirts etc. and then stitched adapting the latest styles in fashion. KPRT centre aims at developing new techniques of producing totally ecofriendly cotton fabrics using natural dyes which are free from pollution problems generally

associated with synthetic dyes and meet the required quality (color fastness) standards. KPRT centre aims at reviving handloom fabrics and paithani sari a Maharashtrian heritage by introducing specialized training program at the centre and carrying out relevantR & D activities.

TRAINING PROGRAM
The following courses are offered by KPRT centre.
Sr. No. 01 Training Courses Code No. Affiliation Govt. Vocational Board MGM

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Govt. Certificate course in Garment FD Mfg. and Fashion Designing Duration: 1Year Short Term Course in Computerized CFD Fashion Designing and Garment Mfg. Duration : 3 to 6 months Paithani weaving and Fashion PWFD Designing Duration: 1 Years Handloom weaving, Dyeing, Printing, SCFD and Fashion Designing Duration: 1 Years

MGM (PW) MGM

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Minimum Qualification: - S.S.C. Passed.

Brief :- Details of the course. Course No. 1: - includes the following copies Introduction to World Fashion. Basic Designs, Colors and its effects. Fashion illustrations (Child, Female, Male) Design Ideas, Drafting Pattern Lay out and grading Construction (Practicals) Various Garments of children, female, male. Computer aided Fashion designing.

The course 1 is govt. approved full time course. The examination is conducted and certificate is awarded by Govt. Vocational Board Mumbai.

Course No.2: - includes six month training of manufacturing paithani sari and one year course of fashion designing (course 1). Course No.3: - includes six month course of handloom weaving and one year course of fashion designing (course I). Course No.4: - This course is of short duration of 3 to 6 months and includes training in computerized fashion designing and garment manufacturing using commercial software. Career Opportunities: After undergoing the training, there are several avenues open for the students. They can work as supervisors in cutting, tailoring, ,

embroidery, packing and other departments of a garment manufacturing unit. They can work as fashion designer, textile designer and merchandiser in garment export house or mills. With higher Qualification they can achieve managerial assignments. They can start their own boutique or work as freelancer fashion designer.

DIRECTORS MESSAGE
Considering the growing opportunities today in the field of garment manufacturing and fashion designing, Mahatma Gandhi Mission has started from the year 2011 an Institution offering courses at undergraduate, postgraduate & diploma level in garment manufacturing and fashion designing. At MGM`s Khadi Paithani Research and Training Centre (KPRTCentre) traditional Paithani saries, handloom fabrics, natural color dyed fabrics and aesthetic dress materials & garments are produced. Students undergoing degree & diploma courses are exposed to these production activities and are immensely benefited. Institute has well equipped fashion design studio, laboratories and class rooms supported by highly qualified, experienced and committed teaching faculty guiding them in all aspects right from the fibers to fabrics and fashionable garments. Another feature of this newly established Institute of Fashion Designing is its location at an exciting place like Aurangabad which acquires distinction of being unique in the word, for famous. Ajanta and Ellora caves and is a hub of cultural and traditional activities like manufacturing popular silk Paithani saries and Himroo shawls. The city it well connected to all major cities via air, rail and road. Good Hostel accommodation is available for the needy students. For further information and career guidance students are well come to visit the Institution.

Dr. S. D. Deshpande Director MOB:- 9322950306 Email: [email protected]

CONTACT US
Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Fashion Designing and Khadi, Paithani Research & Training Center JNEC, N-6, Cidco, Aurangabad -431005 Maharashtra INDIA Phone- 0240-2471066 0240-2470167 cell-+91 9322950306 [email protected] [email protected]

Khadi Amber charkha katai

Warping

Khadi HandLoom Weaving

Hand Knitting

Padal Loom

Paithani Weaving

Natural Dyeing

Vegetable Printing