Diploma in Fashion Design
- Field Of Study:
- Creative Arts, Design & Music
- Level Of Study:
- Diploma
- Course Subject:
- Fashion Design
- Course Intake:
- December, July, March
Diploma in Fashion Design is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current & future employment or for progression to Higher National Diploma (HND) & Bachelors degree. Diploma in Fashion Design are fully accredited by the British Government and recognised worldwide.
The aim of this programme is to provide a learning environment that ensures students to:
- Gain the education & training for a range of careers in Fashion Design.
- Develop skills in design, implementation & evaluation appropriate to the pathway they have chosen.
- Become proficient in Fashion Design skills relevant to the industry & to the current scenario.
- Be aware of the trends in the area of specialization.
- Be able to learn & work both individually and as part of a group.
- Develop effective communication skills, both on an individual basis as well as making corporate presentations.
- Produce work of a highly professional standard.
- Be equipped to pursue further study in the area of choice.
Programme Details
- Duration
3 years; 9 semesters
- Awarding Bodies
Linton University College
- Main Intakes
The main intakes are conducted in December (Short semester), March (Long semester) and July (Long semester) of each year.
Entry Requirements
Any one of the following qualifications:
- Pass SPM / SPMV / GCE ‘O’ Level / SMIII (UEC) with 3 credits and pass in Art Education (Pendidikan Seni) and Bahasa Malaysia*;
- Pass Certificate from Polytechnics or Institutions recognized by Malaysian Government*;
- Pass Certificate from Kolej Universiti Linton or other PHEI with Standard Minimum certified*;
- Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*;
AND pass Interview Test / Drawing Test / Portfolio Test which recognized by Kolej Universiti Linton for those who did not take Art Education.
*Subject to verification and approval of Legenda Education Group
English Language Requirements
(For International Students)
All international students from a country in which English is not used as the medium of instruction in formal education are required to meet the following English language requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT) or 79 – 80 (iBT)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum overall Band 6.
- Malaysian University English Test (MUET) : minimum Band 6.
The test must be taken no more than two years before the start of your studies at Legenda.
Subjects
Year 1
- Drawing Fundamentals
- Computer Applications
- Fashion Figure Drawing
- Communicative English 1
- Communicative English 2
- Costume History
- Critical Thinking
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Creative Fashion Illustration
- Pattern Drafting
- Introduction to Color Studies
Year 2
- Pattern Drafting Techniques & Manipulation
- Introduction to Fashion Photography
- Fashion Forecast
- Garment Manufacturing Technologies
- Draping
- Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
- Fashion Design 1
- Embroidery & Embellishment
- Textile Technology
- Pengajian Malaysia
Year 3
- Industrial Training
- Fashion Accessories & Footwear Design
- Fashion Design 2
- CAD/CAM for Fashion & Textiles
- Fashion Management
- Fashion Design 3
- Apparel Marketing & Retailing
- Fashion Events & Management
Source: Kolej Universiti Linton, Linton University College, Malaysia
