Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Fashion Design


 
Programme Overview:

This programme integrates theoretical and specialized practical knowledge to prepare students for careers in the fashion industry. Professional seeking to upgrade skills in apparel construction, pattern making, draping, tailoring and other related fashion design related areas can also pursue this programme for career enhancement. The curriculum blends creative and intellectual approaches to visual-design innovations encompassing learning in both traditional and computer-generated designs. This stimulates students to develop their own sense of design and style and enable graduated to excel in the competitive local and international fashion industry.

This programme is designed with a focus on acquiring the technical and professional skills required by the fashion industry. At the same time, it hones students personal fashion signature and prepares them for entry-level employment namely costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer or seamstress.

Whether you want to make your mark as a designer, fashion stylist, or the force behind driving demand for the latest designs, this programme ensures that you will be all prepared for a thriving and creative industry.

Duration:

3 Years 

Intakes:

YEAR 1 : JUNE & NOV
YEAR 2 : JUNE & NOV

Campus:

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus (R/214/6/0096)(09/23)(MQA/FA 3879)

General Progression Route:

Programme Outline:
  • Introduction to Art
  • Fundamentals of Fashion Design
  • Garment & Pattern Construction 1
  • Figure Drawing for Fashion
  • History of Costume
  • Fashion Design Illustration
  • Fashion Design Concepts OR Print Design
  • Basic Photography OR Digital Illustration
  • Colour Theory
  • Draping 1
  • Garment & Pattern Construction II
  • Software Application for Fashion
  • Advanced Fashion Design Illustration
  • Painting Techniques OR Applied Photography
  • Research For Arts & Design
  • Malaysia Costumes & Cultural Studies
  • Textile: Exploration and Practices
  • Draping II
  • Fashion Buying & Merchandising
  • Sculpture OR Batik Appreciation
  • Industrial Training
  • Media & Advertising for Fashion
  • Garment & Pattern Construction III
  • Fashion Design Project Planning
  • Fashion Embroidery
  • Fashion Business Management
  • Fashion Design Project & Portfolio
  • Fashion Event Management
  • Design & Society
  • Type in Motion OR Fashion Accessories
  • Professional Practices for Designers

Compulsory courses:

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2, Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Philosophy and Contemporary Issues, Critical Thinking, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular, English For Tertiary Studies, Academic English, English For Career Preparation

Entry Requirements:

Career Prospects:
  • Fashion & Image Consultant
  • Fashion & Apparel Designers
  • Garment Manufacturing Designers
  • Garment and Textile Designers
  • Fashion Designers
  • Fashion and Textile Buyers
  • Fashion and Textile Merchandisers
  • Costume for Performing Arts Designers
  • Fashion Retails
  • Retail Buyers
  • Pattern & Marker Makers
  • Visual Merchandisers
  • Fashion Event Organisers
  • Production Assistants
  • Fashion Stylists
  • Fashion Illustrators
  • Wardrobe Assistants
Fees & Financial Aid :

Estimated Total Fees: RM35,300 (Malaysian Students), RM61,800 (International Students)

The estimated total fees may vary by 10%.

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  • Other scholarship

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Financial Aid

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Contact Information:
Fashion Design

Mr. Jamalruddin Bin Zamahuri
Ext No.: 3541
En. Raja Iskandar Shazrim Shah B. Raja Shahriman 
Ext No.: 3401

Contact Us


FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: +603-41450123 / 41450100
Ext no. 3583, 3532
CALL/WHATSAPP US: +601110678256
FAX: 603-41423166
EMAIL : fcci@tarc.edu.my

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