Program Overview:
The Dressmaking and Fashion Design Diploma is a
comprehensive two-year program designed to provide students with the essential
skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic field of fashion design
and garment creation. This program equips students with expertise in fashion
illustration, pattern making, garment construction, and fashion business,
fostering their ability to create stylish and innovative clothing
Program Objectives:
The program aims to equip students with the following:
1. Fashion Design Fundamentals: Develop a strong foundation in fashion history, design principles, and creative expression.
2. Pattern Making and Garment Construction: Acquire hands-on proficiency in creating patterns, cutting fabrics, and sewing garments.
3. Fashion Illustration: Learn to visually communicate design concepts and ideas through sketches and digital tools.
4. Fashion Business and Marketing: Understand the business side of fashion, including branding, marketing, and retail operations.
5. Sustainability and Ethical Practices: Explore sustainable fashion concepts and ethical considerations in the fashion industry.
Program Duration:
2 years (4 semesters)
– Fashion History and Trends
– Color Theory and Fabric Selection
– Basic Sewing Techniques
– Fashion Illustration Fundamentals
– Communication Skills for Fashion Professionals
– Pattern Drafting and Alteration
– Sewing Machine Operations
– Basic Garment Construction
– Textiles and Fabric Manipulation
– Professionalism and Ethics in Fashion Design
– Advanced Fashion Sketching and Rendering
– Digital Fashion Illustration
– Collection Development and Mood Boards
– Portfolio Building and Presentation
– Fashion Show Production
– Fashion Business Fundamentals
– Marketing and Promotion in Fashion
– Retail and Merchandising
– Capstone Project: Design and Create a Fashion Collection