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Course Title: BA Fashion Design
The aim of the 3 year BA program is to produce designers empowered with the entrepreneurial skills, to see the design process through from concept to consumer.
The program is designed for the creative business person, who has a flair for fashion, style and a love of all aspects influencing clothing design, such as prevailing trends, cultural influences, production technology and sound business practice.
Equal emphasis is placed on the creative and technical skill of design and garment technology as well as the business acumen to compete commercially. All practical aspects of the program are supported by a sound theoretical base.
Objectives
To evolve the student's creative and technical skill to develop a concept into a three dimensional garment.
Focus on the business principles related to design to make a successful entry into the commercial business environment.
Practical programs run on a 3-week cycle, to allow for protracted concentration, while theoretical programs are accommodated on a weekly rotation.
NB. Students must successfully pass all modules on each level, before registration of the next level of study.
The program consists of four major courses, each consisting of a number of sub-components.
The program is assigned as set out below:
visual studies
conceptual design, story boarding, life & figure drawing, illustration, colour theory, visual merchandising, computer aided design (CAD)
Develops the ability to visually interpret, analyze, render and communicate current as well as original design ideas as three dimensional structures through thorough research and understanding of prevailing trends and further to interface electronically with the artistic components of the programme.
Develops the ability to technically analyze, construct and communicate pattern drafting requirements of two and three dimensional patterns for garment production using free draping and mathematical methods, thereby enhancing the ability to technically construct both commercial and couture garments using the appropriate technologies and methodologies, whilst at the same time understanding textiles, their uses and various refabrication methods.
business studies
entrepreneurship, business practice, principles & functions, computer studies
Develops the ability to view the world as an economic opportunity by understanding the business environment based on the analysis of relevant performativity required to successfully launch new small and medium economic enterprises, whilst equipping students with a high level of computer literacy skills to compete successfully in both the local and international design business arenas.
lifestyle studies
fashion & design history, communications & social studies
Develops the understanding of historical impacts on the world of design in context of the current socio-economic environment. This is achieved by analyzing the current global social constructs that impact on the daily performance of design professionals, while enhancing the development of confident communication and presentation skills.
Method of Assessment
The method of assessment will be continuous evaluation with specific control tests. Course lecturers will assess all work internally and these evaluations will be moderated, from the first to the third year, by an independent external industry specialist, at the completion of each module.
A FEDISA pass is a moderated 50% or above, whilst a distinction is 75%, which again is a moderated mark.
Any student failing a module may resubmit work at the next moderation opportunity, provided that the applicable resubmission fee has been paid.
A student will not be permitted to register for the subsequent year, without a 50% pass being obtained for all components of a particular year of study.
It is important to note that each of the sub-components of a course must be passed with a sub minimum of 50%.
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