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Where Designers Are Born and Collections Are Built.

At Naturals ADFT every program is studio-driven, hands-on, and structured to take you from your first sketch to a fully realised garment, with the creative confidence and technical precision to thrive in the fashion industry.

  • Studio-Based Learning
  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum
  • Portfolio-First Approach
  • Couture to Career

Choose Your Level

Find the right that fits your goal.

Whether you are just beginning your journey in fashion or looking to advance to professional and couture-level expertise, NADFT offers a structured pathway with three distinct certifications, each designed to meet you where you are.

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Most Comprehensive

Master Diploma in Fashion & Costume Design

  • Duration:1 Year – 520 Hours
  • Level:Master Diploma
  • 60% Practical(312 Hours)
  • 40% Theory(208 Hours)

Disciplines Covered: Fashion Design, Costume Design, Textile Science, Fashion Illustration, Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Surface Ornamentation, Fashion Merchandising & AI-Assisted Fashion Design

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Industry Ready

Professional Diploma in Fashion Design

  • Duration:9 Months – 360 Hours
  • Level:Professional Certificate
  • 65% Practical(234 Hours)
  • 35% Theory(126 Hours)

Disciplines Covered: Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Textile Fundamentals, Fashion Merchandising & AI-Assisted Fashion Design

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Career Starter

Professional Certificate in Apparel Design

  • Duration:6 Months – 180 Hours
  • Level:Professional Certificate
  • 70% Practical126 Hours
  • 30% Theory(48 Hours)

Disciplines Covered: Apparel Design, Fashion Illustration, Basic Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Textile Basics & Fashion Design Fundamentals

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Compare Programs

Not Sure Which Level Suits You?

Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide.

Professional Certificate in Apparel DesignProfessional Diploma in Fashion DesignMaster Diploma in Fashion & Costume Design
LevelFoundationIntermediateAdvanced / Comprehensive
Design Fundamentals
Textile & Fabric ScienceIntroductory
Pattern Making & ConstructionBasic
Fashion IllustrationBasic
Draping Techniques—
Luxury Surface Ornamentation——
Fashion Business & Merchandising—
Couture Collection Development——
Capstone Projects124
Final Showcase——
Ideal ForBeginnersWorking professionalsAspiring fashion designers
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What You Will Learn

Skills That Take You From Studio to Industry

Across all three programs, the ADFT curriculum is built around six core areas of fashion education. The depth and complexity of each area grows with the level of certification.

Design Fundamentals & Creative Studies

  • Fashion Design Principles
  • Colour & Composition
  • Trend Analysis
  • Concept Development
  • Visual Storytelling

Textile & Fabric Science

  • Fabric Types & Properties
  • Textile Processes
  • Prints & Finishes
  • Material Selection
  • Fabric Behaviour

Pattern Making & Garment Construction

  • Pattern Drafting
  • Garment Construction
  • Cutting Techniques
  • Fit Analysis
  • Apparel Production

Fashion Illustration & Draping

  • Fashion Sketching
  • Figure Drawing
  • Illustration Styles
  • Draping Techniques
  • Concept Translation

Luxury Surface Ornamentation

Master Diploma Exclusive

  • Embroidery Techniques
  • Surface Design
  • Fabric Manipulation
  • Embellishments
  • Luxury Finishing

Fashion Business & Merchandising

  • Brand Positioning
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Retail & Merchandising
  • Fashion Communication
  • Creative Entrepreneurship

Outcome

Industry-Ready Fashion Skillset

Creative Design · Technical Excellence · Couture Craftsmanship · Professional Portfolio · Business Readiness · Career Success

  • Develop original design thinking
  • Master garment construction
  • Create luxury-quality fashion
  • Build an employer-ready portfolio
  • Understand the business of fashion
  • Launch your career with confidence

Career Pathways

ADFT Fashion Design graduates go on to work across the full spectrum of the fashion and apparel industry.

  • Fashion Designer (Women's Wear, Men's Wear, Kidswear)
  • Costume Designer (Film, Theatre, Television)
  • Pattern Maker & Garment Technologist
  • Fashion Illustrator & Visual Communicator
  • Apparel Production Manager
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Surface Ornamentation & Embroidery Specialist
  • Fashion Buyer & Merchandiser
  • Brand Manager / Fashion Entrepreneur
  • Textile & Product Developer

Who Is This For

Fashion Design at ADFT Is Built for Dreamers Who Want to Build Things.

  • School leavers
  • Graduates passionate about fashion
  • Working professionals seeking a career switch
  • Craft, garment & textile enthusiasts
  • Aspiring fashion entrepreneurs & label owners
  • Stylists, costume designers & creatives seeking technical skills

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Let’s align our constellations! Reach out and let the magic of collaboration illuminate our skies.

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The ADFT Difference

  • Project-Based Learning from Day One
  • AI-Augmented Creative Thinking
  • AI-Powered Creative Workflows
  • Multi-Disciplinary Portfolio Development
  • Industry-Standard Tools & Technologies
  • Real-World Industry Projects
  • Built for the Creator Economy and AI Era

The NADFT Experience

A Space to Imagine. A Studio to Create.

Discover inspiring studios where creativity, technology and hands-on learning comes together.

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