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Overview of Diploma In Fashion Design in UCSI University Malaysia

The Diploma in Fashion Design emphasises the broad framework of Fashion Design disciplines. Designed to nurture Fashion Designers who are versatile and dedicated to their profession, the programme equips students with fundamental competencies and design knowledge in the fashion frontier.

Assessments

Presentations, quizzes, tests, mid-term exams, final year exams, folio and assignments among others.

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Entry Requirements of Diploma In Fashion Design in UCSI University Malaysia

Qualifications

Academic Requirements

SPM

Pass SPM with minimum 3 subject Grade C

UEC

Pass UEC with minimum 3 subject Grade B

O-Level

Minimum 3 subject Grade C

Any other equivalent qualification

Case-by-case basis

Note:
* Pass Portfolio Assessment.

Note / Legend:

Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.

SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'
O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'

STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
A-Level principal – 'A' to 'E'

English Language Requirements

For Local Students (Diploma and Degree)

• English language competency requirements are as follows: Minimum grade of B+ in SPM English Language; or a minimum grade of C in SPM English Language 1119/O-Level English/IGCSE; or a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English language; or minimum Band 3 of MUET.
• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students (Diploma)

• English language competency requirements are as follows: Minimum Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test); or a minimum Band 5.0 in IELTS; or a minimum score of 500 in TOEFL (Paper based); or a minimum score of 40 in TOEFL (Internet based); or a minimum score of 180 in Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE); or a minimum score of 180 in Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE); or a minimum score of 42 in Pearson Test of English.
• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00920) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
• The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

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Career Opportunities of Diploma In Fashion Design in UCSI University Malaysia

The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of

• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Buyer
• Visual Merchandiser
• Product Developer
• Fashion Entrepreneur
• Fashion Market Researcher
• Fashion Promoter
• Window Display Artist (Fashion)
• Illustrator
• Pattern Maker

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Courses offered of Diploma In Fashion Design in UCSI University Malaysia

Year

Courses

Year 1

• History of Art & Design
• Basic Design
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Fundamentals of Drawing 1
• Study Skills & Employability (MPU - U2)
• Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 1 (MPU - U4)
• Fundamentals of Drawing 2
• Fashion Design Application
• Pattern Construction & Sewing
• Embroidery
• History of Costume
• Visual Merchandising
• Textile Technology
• Basic Digital Fashion

Year 2

• Fashion Design - Development and Presentation
• Pattern Making and Fashion Sewing 1
• Fashion Illustration l
• Draping Techniques
• Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
• Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU - U4)
• Final Major Project – Research & Design Portfolio
• Pattern Making and Fashion Sewing 2
• Fashion Illustration 2
• Fashion Retailing
• Ideation & Innovation
• Cooperative Placement
• Business Communication
• Business Law – Malaysian Perspective

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

– For Malaysian students:

1. Malaysian Studies

– For foreign students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2

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