Objectives

The Higher Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication 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.

The objectives of the programmers are:

• To offer a holistic introduction to Fashion Marketing and Communication, combining industry awareness, technical expertise, and verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• To provide a sound knowledge base of concepts in Fashion Marketing, Communication and Retailing, while exploring branding and design influences.
• To provide an essential awareness of the global fashion system to understand how fashion and lifestyle brands interact with their consumers through a variety of media and channels.
• 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 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, portfolio work and exhibitions.

9 Months                    TBA                      TBA

Fees & Structure
Structure                        Tuition Fees        Non-tuition Fees
Full-time (9 Months)        S$10,486.00        S$2,000.00 - $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 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