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Fashion Management & Design
Get a broad overview of the fashion industry from design trends, to production, branding and digital marketing. You can specialise in either Fashion Design or Retail Merchandising.
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Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Fashion Management & Design |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design sub-cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
One of the following relevant subjects:
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type
| 1-6 |
Course modules
Diploma-related modules
- Discovering Design
- Design in Context
- Aesthetics for Design
- Form & Materiality
- Visual Narratives: Photography
- Visual Narratives: Videography
- Fashion Presentation Techniques Textiles Exploration
- Introduction to Fashion Production Studio Project 1
Diploma-related modules
- Fashion Concepts & Strategies
- Digital Creation in Fashion
- Studio Project 2
- Sustainable Practices in Design
Electives for Fashion Design option
- Drafting Techniques
- Fashion Construction
- Draping Techniques
- Creative Pattern Making Creative Storytelling
Electives for Fashion Management option
- Fashion Supply Chain
- Retail Buying Management
- Retail Design & Experience
- Brand Strategy Strategies in Fashion Marketing
Diploma-related modules
- Fashion Trends and Sustainabilty
- Industry Studio Project
- Major Project: ADM
General modules
- Student Internship Programme
- Career Management
General modules
- Effective Communication
- Professional Communication
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Leadership in Action
- Sports and Wellness
- Career Readiness
- Global Studies
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Current Issues and Critical Thinking
- Managing Diversity at Work*
- Global Citizenship and Community Development*
- Expressions of Culture*
- Guided Learning
* Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or Guided Learning.
Internship
| Internship duration | 16 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Buyers for Retailers
- Brand Managers
- Entrepreneurs
- Fashion Journalists
- Visual Merchandisers
- Stylists
- Designers
- Merchandisers for Apparel Manufacturers or Retailers
- Event Planners
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How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.