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S CHO OL OF A R T & DE S IGN / FA S H I ON S T U DI E S / DI P L OM A

DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN

The Diploma in Fashion Design introduces you to fundamental Learning Outcomes:
design skills. Through a range of creative projects, you will build
a knowledge of design, research and construction processes, • Analyse the global fashion design landscape
2D development, fabrics and garment construction. The first • Use research skills and analytical methods to
semester serves to equip you with foundational and introductory produce a range of fashion products relevant to
skills. The second semester focuses on all elements in the set assignments
discipline of fashion: from creative design practice and pattern-
making to fashion communication and garment construction. • Formulate concepts appropriate to set assignments
in the form of 2D and 3D fashion products
In your second year, you will be introduced to the industry
through projects, visits and guest speakers. Your skills will • Manage your own learning and evaluate
be tested not only by the curriculum, but also through national your own progress as you work individually or
and international competitions. You will also have opportunities in teams
to undertake textile design components. In your third year, • Communicate the design and research process
you will design, develop and produce a collection of outfits effectively through verbal presentations
which will promote your style and aspirations for fashion to
an external audience. • Utilise appropriate technology and 3D skills in
the production of your work

DIPLOMA IN FASHION

MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING

The Diploma in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing combines Learning Outcomes:
the practical components of design and product development.
This course is ideal for students interested in the management • Analyse the fashion consumer and
and retail side of the industry – such as retail management, market trends
buying, public relations and product development – or those who • Use research skills and analysis methods
want an insight into starting a fashion business. to produce a range of fashion products
You will share your first year of this course with the Diploma relevant to set assignments
in Fashion Design students. In your second year, you will start • Formulate concepts appropriate to set
taking modules which are focused on product development, retail assignments in the form of 2D and 3D
buying, trend forecasting and garment production, together with fashion products
digital design and computer-aided manufacturing. You will benefit
from hands-on experience through industry-relevant projects as • Manage your own learning and evaluate
you learn how to manufacture, buy, promote and move fashion your own progress as you work
products into the world. You will work often alongside students of individually or in teams
Fashion Design, sharing facilities and some modules taught by a • Communicate the design development
strong team of dedicated staff. In your third year, you will develop and research process effectively through
and produce a collection of outfits, which will promote your look verbal presentations
and aspirations for fashion to an external audience. S CH O O L O F A R T & D E S I G N
• Utilise appropriate technology and 3D
skills in the production of your work
• Attain required mathematical skills
related to merchandising activities
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