The Diploma in Fashion Design programme aims to provide students with broad-based knowledge and advanced skills . Students will be exposed to entrepreneurship skills, visual expression, creativity and innovation as well as professional communication in fashion design. Students will be trained for Fashion Drafting, Fashion Draping and Sewing Techniques in order to create their garments by the end of the programme. Students will also be able to apply operational and entrepreneurial skills to perform professionally and ethically in fashion design.
Programme Length: 2 Years
Programme Credit: 90 Credit Hours
Intakes: January / May / September
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Entry Requirement
Entry Requirement of Diploma In Fashion Design in Raffles University Malaysia
SPM: Credit in 3 subjects
O Level: Grade C in 3 subjects
UEC: Grade B in 3 subjects
STPM: Grade C (CGPA2.00) in 1 subjects
A Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects
STAM: Min. Maqbul grade
SKM: Level 3 and Credit in 1 subject in SPM
Community College Certificate (MQF Level 3) and Credit in 1 subject at SPM
Certificate (MQF Level 3): Pass
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.
Additional Requirements: Passed RU Portfolio assessment and Interview
Malaysian Student
English Requirement
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement
* A Learning Assistance Sessions (LAS) (from Week 6 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student failed the English assessment in week 4
International Student
English Requirement
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IELTS: 4.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 5
TOEFL iBT: 30-31
PTE: 36
MUET: Band 3
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 140
*Students who did not meet International Student English Requirement are required to take an English Preparation Programme (EPP) and TOEFL or any equivalent English qualification.
Course Outlines
Course Outlines of Diploma In Fashion Design in Raffles University Malaysia
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
– Academic Writing
– Academic Reading
– English for Communication
– Fashion Drawing
– Colour Theory
– U1: Ethics Appreciation and
Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1
– Fiber & Textiles
– Garment Composition
– CAD for Fashion Design
– History of Costume
– Fashion Draping 1
– Women’s Wear Drafting 1
– Sewing Techniques 1
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
– Women’s Wear Drafting 2 and Presentation
– Fashion Draping 2 and Presentation
– Sewing Techniques 2
– U3: Malaysian Economy
– Fashion Illustration
– Digital Photography
– Production Workshop
– Fashion Design, Research and Development
– U2: Teamwork and Leadership/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
– U4: Co-Curricular
– Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operation
– Final Project
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities of Diploma In Fashion Design in Raffles University Malaysia
