Fashion Design

Fashion Design

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN

Duration 2 Years (Full Time)

Programme Overview

The course gives students the creative and technical knowledge and skills they need to become professionals in the fashion industry. Using an integrated approach, it takes students from design concepts and processes through to final production. Exploratory and experimental projects enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of fashion design. With a strong foundation in technical proficiency and a good eye for market trends, students are able to start honing their individual styles and identities through their collections.
Course Introduction

The curriculum of the programme will be delivered in a mix of teaching tactics ranging from lectures, demonstrations and seminars to tutorials and various assessment methods including assignments, presentations, research and development, projects, quiz and examinations. Throughout the programme, emphasis will be put on the fundamental conceptual abilities and aesthetic sensibilities of the students. The main objective of the programme is clearly about enabling students to develop basic and effective designs solutions for design problems as well as being able to begin to develop a personal style of design and design aesthetics.

Years 1 level 4 (160 credits)

  • Colour Theory and Design Principles for Fashion
  • CAD 1 for Fashion Design
  • Fibers and Textiles
  • Marketing Foundation
  • Fashion Draping 1
  • Pattern Drafting 1
  • Sewing Application 1
  • Fashion Drawing
  • History of Costume 1
  • Fashion Draping 2
  • Pattern Drafting 2
  • Sewing Application 2
  • Fashion Sketching and Illustration
  • History of Costume 2
  • Fashion Draping 3
  • Pattern Drafting 3
  • Advanced Sewing techniques
  • Developing Fashion.
  • Technical Drafting (Garment Typology)

 

Year 2 level 5 (200 Credits)

  • Couture Techniques
  • Academic Research and Communication Skills
  • 20th Century Styles and Trends
  • Design Research and Development 1
  • Project Workshop
  • Design Research and Development 2
  • Developing Textiles
  • Introduction to Brand Management
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Menswear Workshop
  • Mini Collection Workshop
  • CAD 2-Digital Portfolio
  • Pattern Aided Design, Grading and Costing

January, April, July and October

Costume Designer/Coordinator, Fashion Consultant, Fashion Designer/Assistant Designer, Fashion Entrepreneur, Fashion Forecaster, Fashion Illustrator, Fashion Merchandiser/Buyers, Fashion Photography

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