Diploma in Fashion & Design

course description

The Diploma in Fashion & Design is a creative and practical program designed to equip students with the artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial skills needed in the dynamic fashion industry. The course blends design principles, garment construction, textile science, and fashion illustration with business and marketing insights. Students will learn to transform ideas into innovative designs, create clothing prototypes, and develop collections that reflect global trends and cultural influences. Through hands-on studio work, fashion shows, and industry exposure, learners will gain a holistic understanding of fashion from concept to consumer.

What You'll Learn From This Course

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: Apply design principles to create original and marketable fashion concepts. Illustrate fashion ideas using both manual sketching and digital design tools. Select and manipulate fabrics and materials based on function, aesthetics, and sustainability. Construct garments using professional sewing, cutting, and finishing techniques. Develop complete fashion collections from concept development to final presentation. Understand fashion trends and interpret them into culturally and commercially viable designs. Plan and organize fashion shows, exhibitions, and photo shoots for product showcasing. Apply business and marketing skills in branding, pricing, and retail management within the fashion industry. Demonstrate professionalism and ethics in fashion production and presentation. Pursue entrepreneurship or employment opportunities in fashion design, merchandising, and related creative industries.

Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade: C- (or equivalent qualification) OR Certificate in Fashion & Design or related field from a recognized institution OR Equivalent qualifications approved by the training institution Additional Requirement: Portfolio or sample work presentation may be requested for admission into the program.

• Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
• Apply design principles to create original and marketable fashion concepts.
• Illustrate fashion ideas using both manual sketching and digital design tools.
• Select and manipulate fabrics and materials based on function, aesthetics, and sustainability.
• Construct garments using professional sewing, cutting, and finishing techniques.
• Develop complete fashion collections from concept development to final presentation.
• Understand fashion trends and interpret them into culturally and commercially viable designs.
• Plan and organize fashion shows, exhibitions, and photo shoots for product showcasing.
• Apply business and marketing skills in branding, pricing, and retail management within the fashion industry.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethics in fashion production and presentation.
• Pursue entrepreneurship or employment opportunities in fashion design, merchandising, and related creative industries.

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