Programme Objectives
The International foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing is a diagnostic foundation programme. This programme ensures that students have the necessary skill-set and knowledge to confidently apply for a Degree programme in the discipline of Fashion.
The aims of the course are:
- To offer a holistic introduction to Fashion Design and Marketing, combining technical expertise, industry awareness, design process understanding and visual communication skills.
- To provide basic 2D and 3D design skills: sketching, technical drawing, colouring, fabric handling, drafting, draping, sewing and finishing.
- To provide a sound knowledge base of concepts in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Branding, Fashion Communication and Fashion Management.
- To provide the guidance to create a portfolio - suitable to apply for Bachelor of Arts programmes in Fashion-related disciplines - that shows creative research, wide cultural references, concept development, design development through mixed media work including digital work.
- To provide first-hand experience of the Fashion Industry through live projects with industry partners, participation in local and international competitions, industry visits and events.
Why MDIS
The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is Singapore's oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.
Award
Students who have successfully completed all coursework and examinations will be awarded the International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing.
Progression
Upon successful completion of this programme, students will progress to the Higher Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing and Higher Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication.
- Programme Modules Fashion Design Skills
- Fashion Marketing Skills
- Marketing Theory and Fashion Business
- Fashion Drawing & Colour Theory
- Digital Design Techniques
- Fabrics & Material Analysis
All assessment is based on 100% coursework/projects
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
