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Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design

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Study Level

Diploma

School

Raffles College of Higher Education

Awarded By

Raffles College of Higher Education

Available to

Local & International Students

Duration

24 Months

Course Fees

$58000-60000 (SGD)

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Commencement Dates

January, April, July, October

The Fashion course is an exciting practice based course that encourages the application of skills, the investigation of theory and the opportunity for critical reflection. It is a broad based course with opportunities for students to explore a wide range of intentions within the area of Fashion in addition to event management, visual merchandising, digital fashion, jewellery and accessory design. Over recent years the accessories market has exploded globally, from couture and designers right down to the high street market, and the fashion industry has seen the potential to build sales by adding accessories to the mix.

The traditional Fashion graduate, proficient in the skills of pattern cutting and manufacturing etc., needs to become a flexible, creative and global practitioner, with capabilities focused on skills acquisition and evaluation. With the advent of social media the business of marketing and PR has changed and Fashion graduates now need yet another set of skills and the course needs to reflect these changes in the Fashion industry. Fashion blogging is now an established profession, the use of social media to promote brands and events, the expansion of e-tailing and successful bricks and mortar retailers all now have an online presence, all this is opening different opportunities for graduate employment.

The Fashion course is very industry focused and as such has very strong links with regional and international employers. The course team have a wealth of contacts in the industry and the shape of the course is directed by changes in the industry and the needs of employers.

The Fashion course is therefore contextualised by global trends in the Fashion industry, specifically within the Asian markets and students are encouraged to take part in collaborative / group projects enhancing their multicultural awareness and strengths as global practitioners.

A key aspect of the programme is employability and students are encouraged to undertake industry experience and to pursue professional links through project work and all other aspects of their university experience. This reflects the Raffles Education Corporation’s Values and Culture statement; promoting professional excellence for employability.

Staff research, practice and expertise feed into the course's qualities and characteristics. These chime with Coventry University's Mission Statement to provide outward-facing research with impact, to provide high-quality teaching, and to be dynamic, global and enterprising.

Academic Requirements

Completed Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) with 3 subjects that are of Grade C and above or equivalent
English Language Proficiency
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 5.5, taken during the last two years
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 525 (Paper-based) or 70 (Internet-based), taken during the last two years
- TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) with a minimum score of 620
- GCE 'O' Level English Language Examination of C6
- Completion of Advanced English with Raffles College of Higher Education, Singapore

Non-Academic Requirements

At least age of 16 or above

Modules Covered

20th Century Styles & Trends
Academic Research & Communication Skills
Advanced Sewing Techniques
CAD 1 for Fashion Design
CAD 2 - Digital Portfolio
Colour Theory & Design Principles for Fashion
Couture Techniques
Design Research & Development 1 & 2
Developing Fashion
Developing Textiles
Fashion Draping 1, 2 & 3
Fashion Drawing
Fashion Sketching & Illustration
Fibers & Textiles
History of Costume 1 & 2
Industrial Attachment
Introduction to Brand Management
Marketing Foundation
Menswear Workshop
Mini Collection Workshop
Pattern Aided Design, Grading & Costing
Pattern Drafting 1, 2 & 3
Project Workshop
Sewing Application 1 & 2
Technical Drawings (Garment Typology)

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Duration

24 months

Timetable

To be confirmed (contact SchoolBuzz)

Commencement Dates

January
April
July
October

Teacher Student Ratio

1 teacher : 25 students for studio-based learning
1 teacher : 40 students for tutorial-based learning

Assessment Methods

All modules will be assessed through a combination of assessments, tests, class participation and written examinations. To be awarded the Advanced Diploma, students will need to achieve a passing mark of 50% for all modules. For Degree and Master Courses, students will need to achieve the passing grade stipulated by the University for all modules.

Teaching and Learning

It is essential that a student is subjected to a broad range of views and experiences in order that the learning process may elicit, sometimes over a prolonged period, appropriate routes for a person to take, particularly in the latter stages of the course.

Awards

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design

Academic Progression

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fashion (Top Up) awarded by Coventry University, UK.

Option 1 (2 installments)

Amount

Remarks

Application Fees

(Local Students)

$200

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

Amount

Remarks

Application Fees

(International Students)

$500

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

Amount

Remarks

Course Fees

$29,000

1^st Installment

2^nd Installment

Total:

$58,000

Option 2 (4 installments)

Amount

Remarks

Application Fees

(Local Students)

$200

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

Amount

Remarks

Application Fees

(International Students)

$500

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

Amount

Remarks

Course Fees

$15,000

1^st Installment

2^nd Installment

3^rd Installment

4^th Installment

Total:

$60,000

Areas of employment include:

Fashion Entrepreneur
Design Director
Fashion Designer
Fashion Consultant
Fashion Forecaster
Fashion Merchandiser/Buyer
Fashion Stylist
Fashion Illustrator
Fashion Photographer
Pattern Designer/Maker
Textile Fabric Colorist
Technical Designer
CAD Designer

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