Fedisa: Bachelor of Arts: Fashion Design Degree

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	BA: FASHION DESIGN DEGREE Bachelor of Arts: Fashion Design GOALS The aim of the 3-year BA: Fashion Design Degree is to produce design professionals, empowered with the entrepreneurial skills, to see the design process through from concept to consumer. The programme 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 skills of design and garment technology as well as the business acumen to compete commercially. A sound theoretical base supports all practical aspects of the programme. OBJECTIVES . To evolve the technical skills that develop a concept into a three dimensional garment. . To focus on the business principles related to design to make a successful entry into the commercial business environment. STRUCTURE The BA: Fashion Design Programme consists of four major courses, each consisting of a number of sub-components. The FEDISA programme is assigned as set out below: Visual Studies Conceptual Design, Storyboarding, Life and Figure Drawing, Illustration, Colour Theory, Visual Merchandising, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Develops the ability to visually interpret, analyse, 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 design elements of the programme. Clothing Technology Pattern Technology, Pattern Grading, Technical Drawing, Garment and Textile Technology 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, textile’s uses and various re-fabrication applications. Business Studies Entrepreneurship, Business Practice, Principles and Functions, Computer Studies and Experiential Training Develops the ability to view the world as an economic opportunity by understanding the business environment based on the analysis of relevant performativities 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. The ‘real world’ experiential training exposure ensures a thorough, first hand perspective of the economy at work. Lifestyle Studies Fashion and Design History, Trend Forecasting, Communications and 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, applicable to the working world. DURATION The BA: Fashion Design Degree is a three-year full time programme. Classes commence on the last Monday of January and continue until the last Friday of November each year. Scheduled class times are 09:00 – 15:30, Monday to Friday. Holidays are in accordance with the BA Programmes of FEDISA (Pty) Ltd and all other major South African Universities. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT The method of assessment is continuous evaluation. Course supervisors will assess all work internally and a full academic moderation panel will moderate these evaluations quarterly. At the completion of each semester, an independent external industry specialist is included in the moderation panel to act as the final external examiner. A FEDISA pass is a moderate 50% or above, whilst a FEDISA 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 the honours programme must be passed with a sub minimum of 50%. PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES Students that successfully complete the BA: Fashion Design Degree Programme at FEDISA may be selected to continue their studies on the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree at FEDISA. ADMISSION Minimum Requirements In order for applicants to be considered for all current and future programmes offered by FEDISA, prospective students must comply with certain minimum requirements. Minimum Academic Requirements National Senior Certificate with either: Endorsement OR University exemption. Academic requirements for international students wishing to study on Degree programmes in South Africa are as follows; O-levels (or international equivalent) are applicable for entry into a South African Higher Education institution such as FEDISA. Passes of at least five different subjects of the IGCSE and HIGCSE study levels, of which at least two are HIGCSE level subjects. A pass in the language of instruction at the institute – English specific pass grade: IGCSE: A, B or C HIGCSE: 1, 2 or 3 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Higher-grade pass in either of TWO of the official languages of South Africa, one of which must be English. Admission to all programmes is subject to an entrance evaluation and a rigorous selection process. Meeting the minimum academic and language requirements will not necessarily ensure admission to study at FEDISA. REQUIRED SECONDARY SCHOOL SUBJECTS No specific subjects are required at secondary school level for admission to FEDISA. While art, design and mathematics are an advantage they are not a requirement. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING “Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the process of assessing and accrediting acquired knowledge and/or capabilities of a person, gained in formal, informal and non-formal learning, against a set of outcomes in a formal course of study or a set of workplace or social competencies.” FEDISA subscribes to “Recognition of Prior Learning”, which will be applicable to mature applicants (22 years +), which will be evaluated by means of a practical assessment, portfolio submission and interview. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Download Application Form Application forms are available from the admissions office or may be downloaded from the link above. If you are requesting application forms via e-mail, please provide your name, postal address and telephone number and clearly indicate that you are requesting admission to the BA: Fashion Design Degree. Please refer to the contacts page for the various contact options. Completed application forms, together with the following documentation, must be returned to the Head of Admissions before the closing date as indicated below: . Certified copy of ID Document / Passport . Certified copy of most recent exam results . One (X1) black and white ID photo . Application fee or proof of payment thereof FEDISA will in turn acknowledge receipt of applications and will furnish the applicants with further information regarding the entrance evaluations. Please note that such an acknowledgment in no way implies that the applicant has been accepted to FEDISA. ENTRANCE EVALUATION or PORTFOLIO There are two routes into FEDISA: The first, and preferred, is the onsite entrance evaluation and interview. Once application documents have been received by the Head of Admissions, prospective students will be invited to the institute for an assessment session. Students should note that the duration of the assessment is approximately two hours. No portfolio work is required in this instance. Secondly, those applicants who are unable to present themselves at the institute for the assessment and interview may submit a prescribed portfolio of work together with the application documents. Please contact the institute for the prescribed format and content of the portfolio submission. Foreign applicants or South African residents living abroad will be allowed to submit electronic copies of their portfolios, provided that these can be substantiated with the original if so required at a later stage. REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS Portfolio submission is only applicable to applicants who live further than 150km from Cape Town or who are residing outside of South Africa at the time of making application to FEDISA. Applicants, residing within South Africa, are required to prepare portfolios within the prescribed format and mail these together with their application. Foreign applicants or South African residents living abroad will be allowed to submit electronic copies of their portfolios, provided that these can be substantiated with the originals if so required at a later stage. Applicants are required to submit the following as part of the portfolio: Written Submission In your own words, write a critical review of “Fashion Today”. The essay must offer information, constructive criticism and comments reflecting the positive contribution you would like to make to the world of fashion. The essay should not exceed 500 words. Practical Portfolio The portfolio should consist of the following specified work. The applicant should complete the work without help or guidance. Identify a current fashion trend appropriate to your age group. Select images from media, drawings, fabric samples, trimmings and colour swatches and compile a collage that reflects your selected trend. Your collage should reflect both local and international trends. Paper size must be A4. Using your collage as inspiration, design a collection of THREE (3) models in full colour, with both front and back views included for each. Explanatory notes, fabric swatches and presentation are important for this section of the portfolio. Any colouring or drawing technique may be used. Paper size per design must be A4. CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS The closing date for preliminary applications each year is the 5 December. Should you have missed the closing date, late applications will be considered until the 15 January, provided that there are still seats available. Please note that a “late application fee” is payable. The result of the application will be communicated once the selection committee has made its decision. GENERAL INFORMATION The intake for the BA: Fashion Design Degree is strictly limited to ensure optimal lecturer attention. Prospective students are urged to apply as early as possible, to enable them to attend an evaluation and selection session. Back to top

BA: FASHION DESIGN DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts: Fashion Design

GOALS

The aim of the 3-year BA: Fashion Design Degree is to produce design professionals, empowered with the entrepreneurial skills, to see the design process through from concept to consumer.

The programme 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 skills of design and garment technology as well as the business acumen to compete commercially. A sound theoretical base supports all practical aspects of the programme.

OBJECTIVES

. To evolve the technical skills that develop a concept into a three dimensional garment.

. To focus on the business principles related to design to make a successful entry into the commercial business environment.

STRUCTURE

The BA: Fashion Design Programme consists of four major courses, each consisting of a number of sub-components. The FEDISA programme is assigned as set out below:

Visual Studies
Conceptual Design, Storyboarding, Life and Figure Drawing, Illustration, Colour Theory, Visual Merchandising, Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Develops the ability to visually interpret, analyse, 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 design elements of the programme.

Clothing Technology
Pattern Technology, Pattern Grading, Technical Drawing, Garment and Textile Technology

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, textile’s uses and various re-fabrication applications.

Business Studies
Entrepreneurship, Business Practice, Principles and Functions, Computer Studies and Experiential Training

Develops the ability to view the world as an economic opportunity by understanding the business environment based on the analysis of relevant performativities 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. The ‘real world’ experiential training exposure ensures a thorough, first hand perspective of the economy at work.

Lifestyle Studies
Fashion and Design History, Trend Forecasting, Communications and 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, applicable to the working world.

DURATION

The BA: Fashion Design Degree is a three-year full time programme. Classes commence on the last Monday of January and continue until the last Friday of November each year. Scheduled class times are 09:00 – 15:30, Monday to Friday.

Holidays are in accordance with the BA Programmes of FEDISA (Pty) Ltd and all other major South African Universities.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

The method of assessment is continuous evaluation. Course supervisors will assess all work internally and a full academic moderation panel will moderate these evaluations quarterly. At the completion of each semester, an independent external industry specialist is included in the moderation panel to act as the final external examiner.

A FEDISA pass is a moderate 50% or above, whilst a FEDISA 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 the honours programme must be passed with a sub minimum of 50%.

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

Students that successfully complete the BA: Fashion Design Degree Programme at FEDISA may be selected to continue their studies on the BA Honours: Fashion Design Degree at FEDISA.

ADMISSION

Minimum Requirements

In order for applicants to be considered for all current and future programmes offered by FEDISA, prospective students must comply with certain minimum requirements.

Minimum Academic Requirements

National Senior Certificate with either:
Endorsement

University exemption.

Academic requirements for international students wishing to study on Degree programmes in South Africa are as follows;

O-levels (or international equivalent) are applicable for entry into a South African Higher Education institution such as FEDISA.

Passes of at least five different subjects of the IGCSE and HIGCSE study levels, of which at least two are HIGCSE level subjects. A pass in the language of instruction at the institute – English specific pass grade:

IGCSE: A, B or C

HIGCSE: 1, 2 or 3

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Higher-grade pass in either of TWO of the official languages of South Africa, one of which must be English.

Admission to all programmes is subject to an entrance evaluation and a rigorous selection process. Meeting the minimum academic and language requirements will not necessarily ensure admission to study at FEDISA.

REQUIRED SECONDARY SCHOOL SUBJECTS

No specific subjects are required at secondary school level for admission to FEDISA. While art, design and mathematics are an advantage they are not a requirement.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

“Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the process of assessing and accrediting acquired knowledge and/or capabilities of a person, gained in formal, informal and non-formal learning, against a set of outcomes in a formal course of study or a set of workplace or social competencies.”

FEDISA subscribes to “Recognition of Prior Learning”, which will be applicable to mature applicants (22 years +), which will be evaluated by means of a practical assessment, portfolio submission and interview.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Download Application Form

Application forms are available from the admissions office or may be downloaded from the link above.
If you are requesting application forms via e-mail, please provide your name, postal address and telephone number and clearly indicate that you are requesting admission to the BA: Fashion Design Degree.
Please refer to the contacts page for the various contact options.
Completed application forms, together with the following documentation, must be returned to the Head of Admissions before the closing date as indicated below:
. Certified copy of ID Document / Passport
. Certified copy of most recent exam results
. One (X1) black and white ID photo
. Application fee or proof of payment thereof

FEDISA will in turn acknowledge receipt of applications and will furnish the applicants with further information regarding the entrance evaluations.
Please note that such an acknowledgment in no way implies that the applicant has been accepted to FEDISA.

ENTRANCE EVALUATION or PORTFOLIO

There are two routes into FEDISA:
The first, and preferred, is the onsite entrance evaluation and interview. Once application documents have been received by the Head of Admissions, prospective students will be invited to the institute for an assessment session. Students should note that the duration of the assessment is approximately two hours. No portfolio work is required in this instance.
Secondly, those applicants who are unable to present themselves at the institute for the assessment and interview may submit a prescribed portfolio of work together with the application documents. Please contact the institute for the prescribed format and content of the portfolio submission. Foreign applicants or South African residents living abroad will be allowed to submit electronic copies of their portfolios, provided that these can be substantiated with the original if so required at a later stage.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS

Portfolio submission is only applicable to applicants who live further than 150km from Cape Town or who are residing outside of South Africa at the time of making application to FEDISA.

Applicants, residing within South Africa, are required to prepare portfolios within the prescribed format and mail these together with their application. Foreign applicants or South African residents living abroad will be allowed to submit electronic copies of their portfolios, provided that these can be substantiated with the originals if so required at a later stage.
Applicants are required to submit the following as part of the portfolio:

Written Submission
In your own words, write a critical review of “Fashion Today”.
The essay must offer information, constructive criticism and comments reflecting the positive contribution you would like to make to the world of fashion. The essay should not exceed 500 words.

Practical Portfolio
The portfolio should consist of the following specified work. The applicant should complete the work without help or guidance.
Identify a current fashion trend appropriate to your age group. Select images from media, drawings, fabric samples, trimmings and colour swatches and compile a collage that reflects your selected trend. Your collage should reflect both local and international trends. Paper size must be A4.

Using your collage as inspiration, design a collection of THREE (3) models in full colour, with both front and back views included for each. Explanatory notes, fabric swatches and presentation are important for this section of the portfolio. Any colouring or drawing technique may be used. Paper size per design must be A4.

CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS

The closing date for preliminary applications each year is the 5 December.
Should you have missed the closing date, late applications will be considered until the 15 January, provided that there are still seats available. Please note that a “late application fee” is payable.

The result of the application will be communicated once the selection committee has made its decision.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The intake for the BA: Fashion Design Degree is strictly limited to ensure optimal lecturer attention. Prospective students are urged to apply as early as possible, to enable them to attend an evaluation and selection session.