Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing

Objectives

The diploma programme is a diagnostic one-year foundation programme. This programme provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills for successful entry into a fashion related degree course and has been specifically designed for those students who are not yet adequately prepared for entry into the three-year degree course.

The programme is designed to help you build on your ability to understand the fashion landscape and gain basic knowledge and skills to produce work which demonstrates creativity and communication within a fashion context.

You will experience a range of fashion activities that will assess your strengths and confirm your aspirations in your choice of fashion degree specialisation.

Assessment Methods

Students must complete and pass each module to be eligible for the Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing award.

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.

Module 1 - Design Principles

Ideas and Concepts
Visual Research Methods
Materials Technique and Process
Design Principles

Module 2 - Design Hypothesis of Fashion

Design and Visual Culture
Research Methods
Critical Analysis
Communication and Presentation

Module 3 - Design Conceptualisation

Design Concepts
Design Visualisation and Development
2D/3D Design Methods
Design Realisation

Module 4 – Business of Fashion

Fashion Marketing
Fashion Business Research Methods
Fashion Management
Visual Presentation


 

Structure and Duration

The Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing is a one year programme and is divided into two semesters. Each semester contains a set of two modules which provide credit points that allows you to progress to the following semester.

Fees:

: : Application Fees            S$267.50 + $30 (ICA student pass processing fee) 

: : Tuition Fees                    S$6,955.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included. 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

• 5 GCE ‘N’ Levels;
• 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels;
• NITEC, ITE COS or NTC qualifications;
• Other equivalent qualifications awarded by recognised institutions can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Criteria

• All applicants must possess a minimum C6 credit in English as a First Language (EL1) at GCE ‘N’ Level.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement are required to have:

• Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 79–80 (internet-based);
• Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (academic module) or equivalent;
• TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) with a minimum score of 650.
   

Structure and Duration

The Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing is a one year programme and is divided into two semesters. Each semester contains a set of two modules which provide credit points that allows you to progress to the following semester.

Fees:

: : Application Fees                             S$21.40

: : Non-Tuition Fees                              S$367.40

: : Tuition Fees (Inclusive of GST)       S$6,516.30

: : Total Course Fees                         S$6,883.70
    (Tuition and Non-Tuition)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements: 

• 5 GCE ‘N’ Levels; 
• 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels; 
• NITEC, ITE COS or NTC qualifications; 
• Other equivalent qualifications awarded by recognised institutions can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Criteria

• All applicants must possess a minimum C6 credit in English as a First Language (EL1) at GCE ‘N’ Level.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement are required to have:

• Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 79–80 (internet-based);
• Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (academic module) or equivalent;
• TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) with a minimum score of 650.