Diploma in Fashion Design

KL (R2/214/4/0089)(08/28)(AA0089)

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 2 years
Intakes:

June & November

Campus: Kuala Lumpur
Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Diploma Level
Field of Study: Arts & Design
Faculty: Faculty of Communication and Creative Industries
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Qualification, Malaysia
Fees: 19,800 / 37,100 (international)

Course Overview

This programme provides academic and specialised practical knowledge to prepare students for careers in the fashion industry, or for the professional seeking to upgrade skills in apparel construction, pattern making, draping, tailoring and other related fashion design industry.

Students will be given the opportunities to perform competitively within the local and international fashion industry, combining creative and intellectual approaches to visual-design innovations with strong theoretical as well as learning both traditional and computer-generated design in developing individual sense of design style.

This programme is focused on acquiring the technical and professional skills required by the fashion industry, while developing a personal fashion signature and prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, or seamstress. 

Achievement

Graduates may be admitted into Year 2 of Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Fashion Design.

Curriculum

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Fashion Fundamentals
  • Draping
  • Figure Drawing
  • Fashion Design Concepts
  • Costume History
  • Introduction to Art
  • Basic Photography
  • Fashion Illustration and Presentation
  • Colour Studies
  • Textiles Materials
  • Fashion Image
  • Pattern and Garment Constructions
  • Applied Photography
  • Embroidery Handwork
  • Fashion Accessories
  • Computer Aided Textile & Fashion Design
  • Fashion Synthesis
  • Fashion Retailing
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Fashion Design Project
  • Fashion Productions

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

English for Tertiary Studies, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Academic English, Integrity and Anti Corruption, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism OR Bahasa Kebangsaan A*(is compulsory for students without Credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level), Professional English, *Co-curricular

*Students will take co-curricular course in Year 2 Sem 3

Entry Requirements

  1. SPM - 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
  2. O Level - 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
  3. UEC - 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
  4. Certificate - Relevant Certificate accredited by MQA OR Relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate recognised by the Malaysian Government

Compulsory subject:

  1. (1); (2) and (3) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*
    AND
  2. (1); (2); (3) and (4) must pass a specified portfolio test to be conducted by TAR UMT

*Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC level.

Note:

  1. SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
  2. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
  3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  4. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

  • Fashion & Image Consultant
  • Fashion & Apparel Designers
  • Garment Manufacturing Designers
  • Garment and Textile Designers
  • Fashion Designers
  • Fashion and Textile Buyers
  • Fashion and Textile Merchandisers
  • Costume for Performing Arts Designers
  • Fashion Retails
  • Retail Buyers
  • Pattern & Marker Makers
  • Visual Merchandisers
  • Fashion Event Organisers
  • Production Assistants
  • Fashion Stylists
  • Fashion Illustrators
  • Wardrobe Assistants
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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