Bachelor's Degree in Global Fashion Design (BGFD)

Program Description

The Bachelor Degree in Global Fashion Design is a 180 ECTS accredited program that provides participants with the techniques to design and create wearable fashion collections, while responding to the changing needs of international fashion and luxury industries. Fashion designers are the inspiration for creative ideas and new trends, not only in clothing but also in fabric development. They create collections based on an informed analysis of materials and fabrics in connection with art, design, creativity, and fashion. Starting with techniques typical of fashion design and illustration, this course addresses the analysis of fabrics and clothing manufacturing, as well as the history of dress, concluding with a final portfolio of work all embracing the modern age technologies and with an ethical approach to fashion.

Entry Requirements

The ideal learner to apply for a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Fashion Design would be

    • Holding a high school certificate or equivalent such as matriculation certificate 
    • 18 years of age or above
    • English Language Proficiency: Candidates who are non-native speakers of English language or have not studied their high school or undergraduate in English must undertake the IELTS at 6.0 or above The English language proficiency requirement may be waived if the student is a native speaker of English and/or they have completed their secondary education in a country where English is the official language or English was the first language of instruction where they graduated.
    • Digitally literate with fundamental skills in computing including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and the internet that would be useful for their studies. 
    • Mature learners may apply for the program should they have at least 3 years of work experience and above.
    • Transfer students may apply for RPL with their prior accredited qualifications at Level 5. Credits can be awarded to level 5 only.

    Note: Each application will be assessed on their merit.

Assessment
Assessment will be through a range of different types of coursework. Across the modules of this program, the range of coursework assessments will generally include but are not limited to Essays, Case studies, Individual reflective learning logs, Portfolios, Group presentations, Critical reflections, group/teamwork, Posters, Mood Boards, Drawing sheets, Presentations, Project proposal, Project reports.

Course Flow for 3 years Bachelor Degree in Global Fashion Design

Sem 1 Year 1
FAS400 Fashion Illustration & Textile Practices
FAS401 Pattern Cutting & Garment Construction
Sem 2 Year 1
FAS402 Textile Technology
FAS403 Computer Aided Design
Sem 3 Year 2
FAS500 Advanced Fashion Illustration- Men, Women and Children wear
FAS501 Sustainable Practices in Fashion
Sem 4 Year 2
FAS502 Fashion Collection, Material Selection and Specification
FAS503 Advanced Fashion Draping
Sem 5 Year 3
FAS600 Creative Entrepreneurship, Branding & Visual Merchandising
FAS601 Fashion Accessories and Surface Ornamentation
Sem 6 Year 3
FAS602 Design Project Management
FAS603 Trend Forecasting & Fashion Styling