DIPLOMA IN FASHION TECHNOLOGY
MQA/PA9526 | KPT/N/214/4/0212 (02/2024)
Awarded by Raffles College of Higher Education, Kuala Lumpur
Intakes: January / May / September
Duration: 2 years 4 months, Full-time
Course Fees:
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MALAYSIA
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
SPM / IGCSE / GCE O-Levels: 3 Credits; or
Senior Middle 3 (UEC): Grades BBB; or
International High School Equivalent
ENGLISH COMPETENCY
A pass in SPM / IGCSE / GCE O-Level English
International
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IGCSE / GCE O-Levels: 3 Credits; or
International High School Equivalent
ENGLISH COMPETENCY
IELTS 5.0
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Diploma in Fashion Technology focuses on fashion production. Students hone their skills in apparel production, planning, and control to conceive tailored garment, mastering techniques such as cutting and sewing, draping, and pattern making.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Master construction and patternmaking techniques to translate a designer’s sketch into the full realization of a garment.
- Create and develop complex patterns both manually and through digital software.
- Use crafting techniques on fabrics, accessories and construction elements, from draping to embroidery and manipulation.
- Master techniques in the areas of bespoke tailoring, couture, RTW, costume design, and historical garments
- Create a professional portfolio.
- Colour Theory of Fashion
- Fashion Figure Drawing
- Fashion Sketching
- English for Communication
- Textile
- Fashion Draping 1
- Pattern Drafting 1
- Sewing Application 1
- Fashion Draping 2
- Pattern Drafting 2
- Sewing Application 2
- Contemporary Fashion, Styles and Trends
- Garment and Composition
- Fashion Draping 3
- Pattern Drafting 3
- Fashion Communication
- CAD for Fashion
- Portfolio Development
- Pattern Aided Design, Grading and Costing
- Couture Techniques
- Advanced Sewing Techniques
- U1: Pengajian Malaysia (Malaysian)
- U1: Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
- U2: Creativity and Problem Solving
- U3: Moral and Ethics in Malaysian Society
- U4: Co-curriculum
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Largely a practical and hands-on course, the Diploma in Fashion Technology subject prepares graduates for positions such as production managers or assistant production managers by fashion houses or garment manufacturers directly.
Other areas of employment include:
- Pattern Makers
- Production Coordinator
- Textile Specialist
- Quality Inspector
- CAD Designers
- Bespoke Tailors
- Materials Purchasers
RAFFLES ALUMNI
We produce graduates who are well respected and successful in their creative careers. All our students leave as young professionals, ready for industry and the workforce. You can expect a vibrant and dynamic nurturing learning experience that will see your transformation into a world-class professional.
