International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and MarketingAwarded by: MDIS
Programme Objectives
The International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing is a diagnostic foundation programme. This programme ensures that students have the necessary skill-set and knowledge to confidently apply for a Degree programme in the discipline of Fashion.
The aims of the course are:
- To offer a holistic introduction to Fashion Design and Marketing, combining technical expertise, industry awareness, design process understanding and visual communication skills.
- To provide basic 2D and 3D design skills: sketching, technical drawing, colouring, 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 programmes 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.
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 globalisation strategy.
Award
Students who have successfully completed all coursework and examinations will be awarded the International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing.
Hear from our Student / Graduates
Ma Win Sandi Kyaw
MDIS Graduate (2017)
'Being an international student from Mynmar, I really enjoy the level of individuality and expression made available. I love my individuality and my ability to express it through fashion.'
Chen Hai Yao
MDIS Graduate (2017)
'Fashion Design for me is about translating an inspiration into something wearable. This inspiration could be a colour, shape, smell or taste. As a design student, I learnt fashion through the re-combination of fabrics, cutting, sewing, finishing to the finest details.'
Programme Modules
Fashion Design Skills
Fashion Marketing Skills
Marketing Theory and Fashion Business
Fashion Drawing & Colour Theory
Digital Design Techniques
Fabrics & Material Analysis
All assessment is based on 100% coursework/projects
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
6 Months | April 2021 | September 2021 |
July 2021 | December 2021 | |
October 2021 | March 2022 |
Part-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
9 Months | TBA | TBA |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
Full-time (6 Months) / Part-time (9 Months) | S$7,276.00 | S$200.00 - S$450.00 |
Application fees: S$107.00
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
- Local:
Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme. - International:
Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes 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 14 and above, and meet at least one of the following requirements:
At least 1 GCE ‘O’ Level Pass
OR
NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications
OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
OR
At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)
OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
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.
Study Loans
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
TCC Limited | +65 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
Bank of China | 1800 669 5566 | http://www.bankofchina.com/sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
6 Months | April 2021 | September 2021 |
July2021 | December 2021 | |
October 2021 | March 2022 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
Full-time (6 Months) | S$7,276.00 | S$2,200.00 - S$3,200.00 |
Application fees: S$481.50
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
- Local:
Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme. - International:
Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes 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 14 and above, and meet at least one of the following requirements:
At least 1 GCE ‘O’ Level Pass
OR
NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications
OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
OR
At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)
OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
Application Procedure
International student is required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore.
Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:
MDIS Application Form
- 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
- 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
- Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
- Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
- Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
- Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
- Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
- Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150,000 for PRC only)
- Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
- University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
- Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes
*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.
For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.
MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement.
You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.
Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 6 months
Part-time: 9 months
Award
DIPLOMA
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programme
April 2021
July 2021
Oct 2021
Part-time Programme
April 2021
July 2021
Oct 2021
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline: +65 6796 7660
- China: +65 9066 8857 / +65 8305 5107
WeChat ID: sgmdis - Taiwan: +65 8305 5107
- India: +65 8950 9987
- Vietnam: +65 9814 2969 / +65 8511 6647
- Korea: +65 8356 0203
- Laos / Cambodia: +65 8779 6040
- Myanmar / Thailand: +65 8779 6040
- Malaysia: +65 9814 2969
- Indonesia: +62 859 5953 7858
- Russia / Others: +65 8356 0203
- Sri Lanka / Bangladesh: +65 8950 9987