Diploma In Fashion Design

Highlights about course

Program Level

Diploma

Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 64,350

Intake

February, June, October

Overview

The Diploma in Fashion Design emphasises the broad framework of fashion design disciplines. Designed to nurture fashion designers who are versatile and dedicated to their profession, the programme equips students with fundamental competencies and 2 design knowledge in the fashion frontier.

About the Programme

 

Assessments

Presentations, quizzes, tests, mid-term exams, final year exams, folio and assignments among others.

 

Entry Requirements

 

Academic Requirements

​SPM

Minimum THREE (3) Credits

​O-Level

Minimum Grade C in THREE (3) Subjects

​STPM

Minimum Grade C in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)

A-Level

Minimum Grade D in TWO (2) Subjects

UEC

Minimum Grade B in THREE (3) Subjects

SKV

SKM Level 3 in related field. Pass in SPM with 1 Credit

​Portfolio Assessment

Minimum 3 pieces of artwork are required for review

​Other Equivalent Qualification

Which are recognised by the Malaysian Government

English Language Requirements

For Local Students
MUET

Band 3

SPM English Language

Grade B+

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

UEC English Language

Grade A2

  • In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
MUET

Band 3.0

IELTS

4

Pearson Test of English

36

TOEFL IBT

30 – 31

TOEFL Essentials

5

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

140

  • International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00920) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
  • The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

 

Courses Offered

 

Year 1
  • History of Art & Design
  • Principles of Design
  • Creative Thinking Skills
  • Fundamentals of Drawing 1
  • Fundamentals of Drawing 2
  • Fashion Design Application
  • Study Skills & Employability (MPU – U2)
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 1 (MPU – U4)
  • Pattern Construction & Sewing
  • Embroidery
  • History of Costume
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Textile Technology
  • CAD for Basic Fashion
Year 2
  • Fashion Design – Development and Presentation
  • Pattern Making and Fashion Sewing 1
  • Fashion Illustration l
  • Draping Techniques
  • Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU – U4)
  • Final Major Project – Research & Design Portfolio
  • Pattern Making and Fashion Sewing 2
  • Fashion Illustration 2
  • Fashion Retailing
  • Ideation & Innovation
  • Cooperative Placement
  • Business Communication
  • Business Law – Malaysian Perspective
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
For Malaysian students:

  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
    (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
For foreign students:

  1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)
All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

 

Career Opportunities

 

The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of

  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Buyer
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Product Developer
  • Fashion Entrepreneur
  • Fashion Market Researcher
  • Fashion Promoter
  • Window Display Artist (Fashion)
  • Illustrator
  • Pattern Maker

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