Diploma in Fashion Design

Course Details

Diploma in Fashion Design

Description:

The Diploma in Fashion Design programme will be delivered via evening and Saturday classes. It is ideally suited for individuals who are already involved in the industry, but are interested in furthering their knowledge of fashion design, improving existing skills or acquiring new ones. Students gain invaluable technical skills for entry level jobs in the local fashion industry. Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Fashion Design programme, students may be eligible to pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design programme.

Mode of Delivery: Part Time only; Two (2) years

Available Full Time:No
Available Part Time:Yes

Programme Venue(s):

1. UTT John Donaldson Port of Spain...the Creativity Campus

Entry Requirements

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency level in Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade III or equivalent GCE O’ Levels including Grades A, B or C in  Mathematics and English Language; OR
• Completion of UTT’s Pre–University Programme (PUP) with a minimum of 50% in ALL attempted subject areas.

ALL applicants are required to also submit the following along with the application:

• A self portrait drawn from a mirror;
• A portfolio submission of 10 drawings illustrating 10 garments for a man or woman travelling to Tobago on vacation; AND
• A letter of intent stating why you desire to study Fashion. This exercise helps the admission panel identify those individuals who are serious about pursuing a career in Fashion Design.

Mature Student entry:

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the programme.