IGNOU BFD-076 Assignment 2026
Textile and Fashion Retailing
Last updated by IGNOU: 05 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 01:18 pm.
| Course code | BFD-076 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Textile and Fashion Retailing |
| Programme | Diploma in Fashion Design and Retail (DFDR)DFDR |
| School | School of Vocational Education and Training |
| Session | July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | — |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BFD-076 assignment
The BFD-076 assignment covers the economic and social role of handicrafts, creative design for merchandise groups, textile and retail terminology, fashion copywriting, and visual merchandising in physical stores.
There are five compulsory questions worth 10 marks each, for a total of 50 marks. Question 3 has five terms worth 2 marks each. The assignment carries 30% weightage in course assessment. No answer word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Discuss how handicrafts contribute to the economy and society. |
| Q2 | 10 | Describe creative design and the process of developing designs for a merchandise group. |
| Q3 | 2X5=10 | Define style modification, high-end costume, flock yarn, buttonholes and marketing mix. |
| Q4 | 10 | Provide a brief account of fashion copywriters. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain merchandising strategies that support effective visual displays and the customer experience in brick-and-mortar retail stores. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Read the relevant study units and write responses in your own words rather than reproducing the study material.
- Use full-size paper and leave 4 cm margins at the top, bottom and left.
- Include your address and study-centre details at the top of the first answer page.
- Clearly identify the question number and question part for each response.
- Submit handwritten work before the term-end examination: email scanned copies to the Regional Centre, use its upload link, or submit hard copies to the Regional Centre or Study Centre. Submission is required for hall-ticket issuance.
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.