Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Fashion Design

KL (R2/0212/6/0096A)(09/28)(MQA/FA3879)

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 3 years
Intakes:

June & November

Campus: Kuala Lumpur
Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree Level
Field of Study: Arts & Design
Faculty: Faculty of Communication and Creative Industries
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Qualification, Malaysia
Fees: 37,600 / 63,700 (international)

Course Overview

This programme integrates theoretical and specialized practical knowledge to prepare students for careers in the fashion industry. Professional seeking to upgrade skills in apparel construction, pattern making, draping, tailoring and other related fashion design related areas can also pursue this programme for career enhancement. The curriculum blends creative and intellectual approaches to visual-design innovations encompassing learning in both traditional and computer-generated designs. This stimulates students to develop their own sense of design and style and enable graduated to excel in the competitive local and international fashion industry.

This programme is designed with a focus on acquiring the technical and professional skills required by the fashion industry. At the same time, it hones students personal fashion signature and prepares them for entry-level employment namely costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer or seamstress.

Whether you want to make your mark as a designer, fashion stylist, or the force behind driving demand for the latest designs, this programme ensures that you will be all prepared for a thriving and creative industry.

Curriculum

  •  Introduction to Art
  • Fundamentals of Fashion Design
  • Garment & Pattern Construction 1
  • Figure Drawing for Fashion
  • History of Costume
  • Fashion Design Illustration
  • Fashion Design Concepts OR Print Design
  • Basic Photography OR Digital Illustration
  • Colour Theory
  • Draping 1
  • Garment & Pattern Construction II
  • Software Application for Fashion
  • Advanced Fashion Design Illustration
  • Painting Techniques OR Applied Photography
  • Research For Arts & Design
  • Malaysia Costumes & Cultural Studies
  • Textile: Exploration and Practices
  • Draping II
  • Fashion Buying & Merchandising
  • Sculpture OR Batik Appreciation
  • Industrial Training
  • Media & Advertising for Fashion
  • Garment & Pattern Construction III
  • Fashion Design Project Planning
  • Fashion Embroidery
  • Fashion Business Management
  • Fashion Design Project & Portfolio
  • Fashion Event Management
  • Design & Society
  • Type in Motion OR Fashion Accessories
  • Professional Practices for Designers

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

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A, English for Tertiary Studies, Academic English, English for Career Preparation, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Hubungan Etnik, Critical Thinking, *Co-curricular
  • *Co-Curricular Courses can be taken in any semester of the study

Entry Requirements

  1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
  2. A Level - Grade D in 2 relevant subjects
  3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
  4. TAR UMT - Foundation in Arts (Track C) OR Relevant Diploma
  5. Other IHL - Relevant Foundation accredited by MQA OR Relevant Diploma accredited by MQA

Compulsory subject:

  1. (1); (2); (3) and (5) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E(Pass)/ UEC Grade C in English Language*
  2. (1); (2); (3); (4) and (5) must pass a portfolio test 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.

Note:

  1. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
  2. TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
  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

Graduates can be employed as:

  • 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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