Overview
This qualification is an introduction to basic garment design and construction. It includes history of costumes, textile exploration and business basics like fashion planning and professional practice management for fashion designers. It familiarises participants in the areas of patternmaking, sewing techniques and clothing design, styling event management and how to start your own business.
Entry Requirements
SOUTH AFRICA
National Senior Certificate with admission to a Higher Certificate, Competent in English at NQF level 4.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS:
We offer mature age exemption to Degrees, Diplomas and Higher Certificates as per USAF requirements.
Inscape Education Group will consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on informal or non-formal learning for admission to this course.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
For admission to Higher Certificate: South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation of
National Senior Certificate NQF4 equivalence.
Course Details
NQF Level 5 | SAQA 94796
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The qualification comprises compulsory modules at NQF Level 5 totalling 120 Credits.
Introduction to Clothing Design, 7 Credits.
Basic Fashion Drawing, 7 Credits.
Introduction to Patternmaking, 7 Credits.
Basic Sewing Techniques, 7 Credits.
Introduction to the History of Costume, 7 Credits.
Introduction to Textiles, 7 Credits.
Pattern Development, 7 Credits.
Garment Construction, 7 Credits.
Portfolio, 4 Credits.
Experiential Training, 24 Credits.
Introduction to Fashion Buying, 7 Credits.
Thematic Styling and Event Management, 7 Credits.
Cad for Fashion Designers, 4 Credits.
Starting Your Own Business, 6 Credits.
Introduction to Fashion Planning, 6 Credits.
Professional Practice Management for Fashion Design, 6 Credits.
ARTICULATION OPTIONS
Students who have graduated with the Higher Certificate may apply to register for a Degree or Diploma in a related field at Inscape Education Group or other institution.
Fees
As part of the Total Annual Fee you will receive:
Tuition including:
Compulsory study packs detailed in the Fees Booklet. Click to Download Fees Booklet
Gallery
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Careers
The programme aims to produce qualifying learners with appropriate knowledge of the principles, theories, and rules in fashion design. Good understanding of what fashion design includes from design through to production. Have a basic understanding of how the Fashion industry works: seasons, trends, job roles etc. Display solid construction knowledge in order to design. Understand the fibre content, characteristics and uses of textiles and know how this knowledge can be applied to fashion design and construction. This course will enable graduates to choose from a range of career options in the field of Fashion, including junior fashion designer, junior clothing designer, junior colour consultant, junior fashion editor and junior fashion buyer.
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