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Course Overview

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 design knowledge in the fashion frontier. 

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: )


Assessments

Presentations, quizzes, tests, mid-term exams, final year exams, folio and assignments, among others.

Curriculum

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)

All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

?SPM

Minimum THREE (3) Credits

?O-Level

Minimum Grade C in THREE (3) Subjects

?STPM

Minimum Grade C in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)

A-Level

Minimum Grade D in TWO (2) Subjects

UEC

Minimum Grade B in THREE (3) Subjects

SKV

SKM Level 3 in related field. Pass in SPM with 1 Credit

?Portfolio Assessment

Minimum 3 pieces of artwork are required for review

?Other Equivalent Qualification

Which are recognised by the Malaysian Government

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

MUET

Band 3

SPM English Language

Grade B+

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

UEC English Language

Grade A2

• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students

MUET

Band 3.0

IELTS

4

Pearson Test of English

36

TOEFL IBT

30 - 31

TOEFL Essentials

5

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

140

• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00920) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
• The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

Career Prospects