The Manipal School of Architecture and Planning has initiated one year certificate program in Fashion Design and Information Technology, to impart fashion education to the aspiring designers through theory as well as practical training. The program is designed with an aim to provide qualified professionals to the region and also to contribute to the fashion industry through various projects and fashion events. The highlighting event of the program is the fashion show which gives the podium for the students to showcase their creations and get recognition by the industries finest fashion houses.

Specific objectives include:

• Imparting professional fashion education
• Conceptualising and integrating information technology and fashion design
• Modernising and upgrading industry practices and promoting fashion as a professional career
• Formulating design concepts those are appropriate, functional and aesthetic