Diploma in Fashion Design

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. 

Courses 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

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

For foreign students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)