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.
Duration of Study
2 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Kuala Lampur
Intakes
Assessments
Presentations, quizzes, tests, mid-term exams, final year exams, folio and assignments, among others.
Career Prospect
Graduates of this programme are able to find career opportunities in the following:
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Buyer
- Visual Merchandiser
- Product Developer
- Fashion Entrepreneur
- Fashion Market Researcher
- Fashion Promoter
- Window Display Artist (Fashion)
- Illustrator
- Pattern Maker
Subjects 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
For Malaysian students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
For foreign students:
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
SPM/ SPMV
Minimum 3 Credits
O-Level
Minimum Grade C in 3 subjects
UEC
Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects
Sijil Kemahiran Vokasional (SKV)
SKM Level 3 in Art & Design, Pass in SPM with 1 credit
Other Equivalent Qualification
Deemed equivalent to all of the above with minimum CGPA 2.0 or equivalent
Note:
*Pass Portfolio Assessment.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
180
IELTS
Band 5.0
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
180
TOEFL IBT
40
TOEFL PBT
500
Pearson Test of English
42
MUET
Band 2
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