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Diploma in Fashion Design

Overview

The Diploma in Fashion Design is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the creative, technical, and professional skills required to succeed in the dynamic fashion industry. The course combines artistic vision with hands-on training in fashion illustration, textile studies, garment construction, pattern making, and digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Throughout the program, students explore fashion history, current trends, sustainable design principles, and portfolio development. The curriculum prepares learners for real-world opportunities by integrating both traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, enabling them to build a strong foundation for careers in fashion design, production, and entrepreneurship.

This professional diploma blends theoretical learning with hands-on practice, allowing students to conceptualize, design, and produce fashion pieces that meet current industry standards. Whether aspiring to join design houses, launch their own label, or contribute to the apparel industry, graduates gain the necessary tools to excel.

Program Structure

Module Code Module Name
DFD11 Introduction to Fashion Design
DFD12 Fashion Illustration and Sketching
DFD13 Fashion Trends
DFD14 Textile Studies
DFD15 Pattern Making and Garment Construction
DFD16 Research and Development
DFD17 Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
DFD18 Garment Construction
DFD19 Design Development and Portfolio Creation
DFD110 Professional Practice and Industry Engagement

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications (any one of the following):

  • GCE A/L (Local or Foreign) – Passed in any stream

  • GCE O/L (Local or Foreign) – 6 passes including Mathematics and Sinhala/Tamil
    and successful completion of an NVQ Level 4 in:

    • Fashion Design

    • Garment Technology

    • Sewing Machine Operations

    • Textile and Apparel

Additional Requirements:

  • Basic English communication skills (spoken and written)

  • Minimum age: 18 years

  • Willingness to undergo background verification for working in the fashion industry

Awarding Body

Credits

120

Duration

9 Months

Assessment Type

Assignment Based

Learning Mode

Blended (Online + Physical)

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