FASHION DESIGN (DIPLOMA)

Programs of study > Diploma > FASHION DESIGN (DIPLOMA)
  • DEPARTMENTDesign
  • CAMPUSLimassol
  • DURATION2 Years
  • LANGUAGEEnglish
  • ECTS Credits120

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.

  1. To equip students with a range of skills including practical, design and technical skills needed for a successful career in fashion.
  2. To create innovative individuals who through research, will be able to generate and develop market appropriate ideas.
  3. To help students comprehend the design process and develop design skills.
  4. To develop students’ communication skills that will assist them to meaningfully position their outcomes in the market.
  5. To improve students’ ability to work individually and collectively in order to achieve enhanced performance.
  6. 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

Α/Α

Course Name

Course Code

Periods per week

Period duration

Total periods/

Academic semester

Number of ECTS

1

Photography

PHOT410

2

50

28

3

2

Psychology

PSY401

2

50

28

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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