Diploma in Fashion

Purpose

The intended purpose of this Qualification is to give the successful learner a professional, vocational and sound understanding of the general theoretical principles and their applications in the field of Fashion. The qualification will be treated according to the policies and procedures of the institution regarding assessment, moderation (including external moderation), monitoring of learner progress in the qualification, provision for learner disputes regarding assessment results and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Rationale

A learner accredited with this qualification will be competent in analysing and monitoring design processes to meet market demands and adopt advanced production technology methods to ensure cost effectiveness in relation to cost and manufacturing.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The Institutional Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures are followed. Learners who do not meet entry requirements can apply for access to the qualification through RPL against a module, or part/full qualification for learning obtained through formal, informal and non-formal learning. Learners need to submit a Portfolio of Evidence which will be internally assessed. Credits may be awarded based on the assessment results and learners have the opportunity to appeal against the assessment result where credits were not awarded.

Entry Requirements.

The minimum requirement is

• National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4.

This qualification comprises of compulsory at Level 5 and 6 totalling at 360 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 151 Credits

• Textiles 1, 14 Credits.
• Garment Construction and Pattern Engineering 1, 45 Credits.
• Fashion Theory 1, 10 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 1.2, 8 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 1.1, 8 Credits.
• Fashion Illustration 1, 10 Credits.
• Computer Aided Design 1, 15 Credits.
• Fashion Design 1, 10 Credits.
• Fashion Accessories and Design 1, 9 Credits.
• Applied Apparel Technology 1, 8 Credits.
• Business Fashion 1, 14 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 209 Credits

• Garment Construction and Pattern Engineering 2, 40 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 2.1, 8 Credits.
• Fashion Theory 2, 9 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 2.2, 8 Credits.
• Fashion Illustration 2, 9 Credits.
• Computer Aided Design 2, 6 Credits.
• Fashion Design 2, 9 Credits.
• Fashion Theory 3, 9 Credits.
• Fashion Illustration 3, 10 Credits.
• Fashion Accessories and Design 2, 10 Credits.
• Business Fashion 2, 18 Credits.
• Computer Aided Design 3, 10 Credits.
• Fashion Design 3, 10 Credits.
• Applied Apparel Technology 2, 10 Credits.
• Garment Construction and Pattern Engineering 3, 43 Credits.

1.Solve advanced problems relating to pattern and garment technology in the design process.

2.Relate design with technology in order to respond and interpret changes influencing fashion in the commercial environment.

3.Relate principle and functions of business management to the clothing sector.

4.Apply basic research methodology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Integrate all technological considerations to achieve an optimal pattern.
• Select appropriate machinery sewing and finishing techniques to achieve structural and cost objectives of garment.
• Develop patterns and grading using the latest technology.
• Select appropriate materials and specifications and incorporate them to achieve design objectives for a range of garments.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Integrate design processes and market research to respond to specific objective.
• Integrate effective visual communication of design, structure and fabrication to achieve objective.
• Produce design concept drawings and details using latest technology.
• Use computer technology competently.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Integrate all key considerations into the report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Demonstrate all key aspects of research methodology.
• Integrate all key elements into the report and oral presentation.
• Present a written proposal wherein all key elements and concepts are integrated.

Integrated Assessment.

Both formative and summative assessments are integral components of all modules within the qualification and have application to both traditional summative and continuous assessment, ensuring overall applied competence. All teaching and learning activities in the programme are aligned to the assessment approach of the individual modules indicating a constructive alignment approach in the design of the qualification. The assessment activities form an integral part of the teaching and learning process and are systematically and purposefully used to generate data for grading. Timely feedback to learner forms part of the assessment strategy of the institution and is used to inform teaching and learning and to improve the curriculum. Learning outcomes in all modules give an indication of what will be assessed in the module and thus ensure constructive alignment of the modules within the qualification.