Professional Diploma in Fashion Design

Teacher

Capital

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Fashion rapidly changes every week, every day. There is always new demand, new creativity, new fashion trends, new designers. If fashion is or was your hobby, give it a new dimension by pursuing your professional education in this area. Passion, inspiration and a strong sense of design are key components in the career of a fashion designer, but formal education paves the way for success in the competitive field.

Most programs offer opportunities in fashion design and fashion merchandising, but the wide career potential of fashion design graduates does not end there. A wide range of skills are used in a number of employment options in the fashion industry, so there are more than one “type” of students studying fashion design. Professional Diploma in Fashion Design is specifically designed to develop a breadth of understanding of the fashion industry and to provide a broad foundation for students from which they can determine which branch of the industry their personal talents are most suited to.

WHY STUDY THE PROGRAM

The fashion program is one of the most popular programs taught at Capital.

Students are taught

the skills of illustration, design exploration and styling
history of fashion and techniques of fashion
garment construction and pattern drafting
learn about textile study
realize a fashion collection

Learning Outcomes

To develop talent among students in the area of designing arts.
To prepare the students for an entry level position into the clothing industry.
To facilitate use of technology in designing expression.
To provide a career programme encouraging self employment.

ACCREDITATION

The course is endorsed by Qualifi, UK and the course provision is approved by the KHDA, Dubai Government. Students additionally receive a Certified Fashion Designers certificate from the London College of Arts.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Professional Diploma in Fashion Design (6 month)

Design Exploration In Fashion
Techniques and Processes In Fashion
Production Techniques
Pattern Drafting
Fashion Environment
Realizing A Fashion Collection
Textile Study
History of Fashion

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design (4 month)

Advanced Pattern making and garment construction
Draping and garment construction
Fashion styling
Digital Illustration

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Top areas of employment include:

Personal Styling
Fashion Illustration
Fashion Buyer
Fashion Branding

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Admission into the Professional Diploma in Fashion Design program is open to students of all nationalities with respect to the submission of the following requirements:

Copy of the high school graduation certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution
Complete Application form with 3 color passport – photographs
Clear passport copy or other photo identity copy
Students must have a good command of spoken English and own a laptop

Mature students: Students above the age of 21 may enter directly into the program

PROGRESSION

Graduates may apply for learning higher skills in Fashion and related at international schools of design or attend the Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design (ADFD). Learners can step directly into employment in an associated profession.