Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing (Awarded by Management Development Institute of Singapore)

Objectives

The diploma programme is a diagnostic one-year foundation programme which aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully enter into the fashion related degree programmes at MDIS.

The one-year preparatory programme ensure that you will have a firm foundation to make an application to the fashion design degree through modules in research, design methodology and practical skills of drawing, 3D experimentation and communication. The programme will also prepare you, if you embark onto the fashion marketing degree, with modules which introduce the business of fashion and a basic introduction on marketing, business, merchandising and public relations. You will experience a range of fashion activities that will assess your strengths and confirm your aspirations in your choice of a fashion degree specialisation.

Assessment Methods

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

Graduation 

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded with the Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing awarded by MDIS 

Testimonials

Arzoo Buddhima Dhanda
Student, Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing (2012)

"It (the Fashion Show) did bring me one-step closer to my fashion career as it gave me a real-life, hands-on practical experience of the entire process of making a dress to the final showcase!"

Erlina Bte Mauloon
Student, Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing (2012)

"I participated in a fashion show where I made my very first dress in MDIS’ Fashion Studio! I learnt a lot from these live projects which gave me the real experience of the industry. My lecturer was very encouraging and he spurred us on by telling us that we will get better at each show and I’m positive of that." 

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

The Diploma programme is based on a 100% coursework.

 

Structure and Duration

The Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing is a one year programme. It 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.

Commencement Date

Class Commencement for 2013 and Completion date

Fees

: : Application Fees            S$321.00

: : 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 a:

• Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based);
• Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (academic module) or equivalent.

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for student passes if they wish to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for more information.

Structure and Duration

The Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing is a one year programme. It 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.

Commencement Date

Class Commencement for 2013 and Completion date

Fees

Application Fees                           S$21.40

Full-Time Programme (1-Year)

• Non-Tuition Fees                    S$367.40
• Tuition Fees                           S$6,516.30
• Total Course Fees                S$6,883.70

Note:

• All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
• Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees and fee protection scheme.
• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees, MDIS experience seminars, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
• The above does not include Miscellaneous Fees, which refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable.  Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.

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 (internet-based);
• Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (academic module) or equivalent.

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

1. STUDY LOANS
    

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   TCC Limited	Tel : 6319 3700	www.tcc.org.sg
   DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   Maybank	Tel : 1800 629 2265	www.maybank2u.com.sg




2. CREDIT CARD INTEREST FREE 0%  INSTALMENT PLANS

   a)        For All Programmes(6 to 12 months)

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   Standard Chartered Bank	Tel : 1800 747 7000	www.standardchartered.com.sg
   POSB/DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   Maybank	Tel : 1800-9682265	www.maybank.com.sg
   UOB	Tel : 1800 22 66 121	www.uob.com.sg
   OCBC	Tel : 1800 363 3333	www.ocbc.com.sg

   
   

   b)       For Degree & Masters Programmes (24 months)

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   POSB/DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   UOB	Tel : 1800 22 66 121	www.uob.com.sg