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.
Assessments
Presentations, quizzes, tests, mid-term exams, final year exams, folio and assignments among others.
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.
- 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
- 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
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)
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