FASHION DESIGN (DIPLOMA)

Programs of study > Diploma > FASHION DESIGN (DIPLOMA)

DEPARTMENTDesign
CAMPUSLimassol
DURATION2 Years
LANGUAGEEnglish
ECTS Credits120

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Final Higher Education Qualification:

Diploma in Fashion Design

The Program of Study is Accredited by the CY.Q.A.A. (Foreas) with Government Subsidy.

Overview

Learning Outcomes

Admission Policy

Grading System

Semester Breakdown

Academic Staff

Students enrolled in this 2-Years program earn a Diploma in Fashion Design. The course will equip students with the theoretical, technical and empirical background necessary to succeed in the industry. More specific, it focuses on design and product development through flat pattern drafting and garment construction, as well as familiarization on computer applications and practices of marketing and contemporary issues of fashion. During the course, students will also have the opportunity to enter into various fashion design competitions, events and exhibitions and develop their sales and marketing skills. By the completion of the Diploma in Fashion Design students will acquire the necessary knowledge, competence and experience in designing and developing a complete fashion line collection. Furthermore, they will be given the opportunity to develop a portfolio which is a valuable tool for their future career and/or further study.

To equip students with a range of skills including practical, design and technical skills needed for a successful career in fashion.
To create innovative individuals who through research, will be able to generate and develop market appropriate ideas.
To help students comprehend the design process and develop design skills.
To develop students’ communication skills that will assist them to meaningfully position their outcomes in the market.
To improve students’ ability to work individually and collectively in order to achieve enhanced performance.
To provide students with a solid understanding in contemporary fashion issues that are vital in today’s global and competitive environment.

Candidates must present a secondary education leaving certificate (apolyterion) or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates need to show Proof of English language through an external examination or take the Placement Test provided for admission.

A system of continuous (course work) which is 40% and Final Exams which is 60% and the Passing mark is 50%, as follows:

During the semester, the instructor evaluates the students through a) Course Work which consists of: Tests, assignments, individual or group project, mid-term exams and / or other tests. The average of the scores is the continuous assessment score.
The final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

A Semester

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1	Fashion Drawing	FASH111	5	50	70	6
2	Fundamentals of Fashion Design	FASH120	2	50	28	2
3	Sewing I	FASH140	5	50	70	6
4	Pattern Drafting I	FASH150	5	50	70	6
5	Textiles	FASH170	3	50	42	5
6	Introduction to Computers	FASH190	3	50	42	5

B Semester

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1	Fashion Design & Illustration	FASH222	6	50	84	8
2	History of Fashion	FASH230	3	50	42	5
3	Sewing II	FASH240	5	50	70	6
4	Pattern Drafting II	FASH250	5	50	70	6
5	Textile and Design Practice	FASH270	3	50	42	5

C Semester

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1	Fashion Design & Forecasting	FASH333	5	50	84	5
2	Advanced Sewing	FASH340	6	50	70	8
3	Advanced Pattern Drafting	FASH350	6	50	70	8
4	Contemporary Issues in Fashion	FASH380	2	50	28	3
5	Computers Applications for Fashion	FASH390	2	50	42	3
6	Fashion Marketing	MARK401	2	50	28	3

D Semester

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1	Portfolio & Line Collection	FASH444	6	50	84	8
2	Professional Sewing	FASH440	6	50	84	8
3	Professional Pattern Drafting	FASH450	6	50	84	8
4	E-Business	FASH490	2	50	28	3
5	Elective *		2	50	28	3

Elective

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Photography

PHOT410

Psychology

PSY401

Professors Name	Qualifications	E-mail	FT/PT
Antonia Antoniou	Master in Fashion Design B.A in Fashion Design Italian Language Level B2		FT
Constantinos Michael	MSc in Psychological Research Methods, MSc in Psychology: Clinical Psychology, BSc in Psychology		FT
Olga Pelekanou	MBA, CDA College Nicosia, Bachelor of Science, Teacher od Computer Sciences & English, OMSK State Pedagogical University, Russian Bachelor of Computer Science, Frederick University		FT