Programmer Objectives
The Higher Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing is a diagnostic foundation programmer to gain the necessary skill-set and knowledge to confidently apply to a suitable undergraduate course in the discipline of Fashion.
To offer a holistic introduction to Fashion Design and Merchandising, combining technical expertise, industry awareness, design process understanding and visual communication skills.
To provide basic 2D and 3D design skills: sketching, technical drawing, coloring, 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 programmers 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.
Methods of Assessment
All assessment is based on 100% coursework. Students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills in the form of verbal and visual presentations, written essays and reports, 2D visual research and development of work, 3D Prototypes and products, portfolio and exhibitions.
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 globalization strategy.
Progression
Upon successful completion of this programmer, students will progress to the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design or Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Product and Promotion.
Full-time (9 Months)
Fees & Structure
Structure Tuition Fees Non-tuition Fees
Full-time (9 Months) S$10,486.00 S$2,000.00 - S$2,200.00
Note:
# International:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmers include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 17 and above, and meet at least one of the following requirements:
1 GCE 'A' Levels
OR International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Arts - Fashion & Design from MDIS OR Fashion-related foundation diplomas from local polytechnics or other Private Education Institutes (PEIs) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education OR Mature candidates who are 30 years old and above with at least 8 years relevant work experience
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent OR IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent OR Pass the MDIS English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS OR MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
