Academic Requirements

• Local Students
  • Minimum 2 GCE O-Level or 3 N-Level credits with a pass in English, or ITE / Higher NITEC Certificate Holders with minimum 2.5 GPA
  • All applicants will be subjected to a visual aptitude test followed by an interview session with FMDS academic heads prior to official acceptance into the programme
  • Pass in English
  • Applicants may be eligible for exemption of selected units if they have previous working experience and/or qualifications in art, design or related industries
• International Students
  • Completed Upper Secondary School  /  Senior High School  /  Grade 12
  • All applicants will be subjected to a visual aptitude test followed by an interview session with FMDS academic heads prior to official acceptance into the programme
  • Pass in English
  • Applicants may be eligible for exemption of selected units if they have previous working experience and/or qualifications in art, design or related industries

Non-Academic Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 years old

Modules Covered

• Design Fundamentals
  • Principles of Design and Idea Generation
  • Creative Communication
  • Digital Graphic Design
• Design Studies
  • Art Direction
  • Mixed Media Drawing and Rendering
  • Design Theory
• Fashion Studies
  • Fashion Details
  • Fashion Workshop
  • Fashion Illustration
• Fashion Technical Studies
  • Sewing Techniques
  • Fashion Technical Drawing
  • Fashion History
• Design Appreciation
  • Pattern Draping
  • Apparel Design
  • Textile Design
• Design Major
  • Major Project

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our diploma programmes.

Duration

• Full-time: 18 months
• Part-time: 18 months

Timetable

To be confirmed (contact SchoolBuzz)

Commencement Dates

• January
• April
• July
• October

Assessment Methods

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS.

Awards

• Diploma in Fashion Design

Local Students

International Students

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising programme, you can aspire to have an exciting career as a:

• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Consultant
• Fashion Buyer/ Merchandiser
• Pattern Designer
• Pattern Maker
• Fashion Writer/ Critic