By | 12 February 2017

School Of Fashion And Design Ghana Admission

Bachelor Of Science In Fashion Design

INTRODUCTION

The new millennium demands a new breed of designers.  A designer who has an intuitive understanding of the new generation needs, a desire to create better living environment and an innate respect for nature and her resources. The BSc. Fashion Design programme is formulated in such a way that it will  equip the designer with a holistic knowledge and a well balanced perspective of designing.  The ultimate aim of the course is to create
a responsible designer who will serve the country and society by innovation, education and research. The syllabus of this course is project oriented so that it  will not only benefit the students but also the local artisans and it has a social relevance.

BSc. Fashion Design is a eight semesters full time programme with an ultimate aim to create a responsible designer who will serve the country and society by innovation, education, technology and research. The course falls under an emerging area of design necessity. The yesteryear fashion designing course churned out designers for the field of clothing and its related industry but without  a thorough understanding of the society, environment or technologies around them.The course is based on the core subject – “Design Thinking” with an aim of creating a ‘Responsible Designer”.  This programme provides a perspective of society, environment, education, technology and innovation so that a fresh and unique approach in the fields of clothing, accessories and furnishings may be developed thereby creating more meaningful products and experiences.
The syllabus of the course is designed in such a way that it provides skill development required to be a successful fashion designer along with entrepreneurial skills to set up their own venture.A unique feature of this programme is the continuous interaction of the students with society and environment through projects and providing training programmes to the needy.

Objectives:

  • To create a designer who has an intuitive understanding of the new generation needs and has a desire to create better living environment  and have an innate respect for nature and her resources.
  • To equip the students with a holistic knowledge  and a well balanced perspective of designing.
  • To create a responsible designer who will serve the country and society by innovation, education and research through projects in association with self help groups, local artisans ansd NGOs.

 

COURSE CONTENTS/MODULES

Some of the specialised modules offered in this programme are:

  • Fashion Designing
  • Fashion Drawing
  • Accessories Design
  • Garment Construction
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Fashion Forecasting

Higher Diploma In Fashion Design

INTRODUCTION

The new millennium demands a new breed of designers.  A designer who has an intuitive understanding of the new generation needs, a desire to create better living environment and an innate respect for nature and her resources. The Fashion Design programme is formulated in such a way that it will  equip the designer with a holistic knowledge and a well balanced perspective of designing.  The ultimate aim of the course is to create a responsible designer who will serve the country and society by innovation, education and research. The syllabus of this course is project oriented so that it  will not only benefit the students but also the local artisans and it has a social relevance.

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design is a four semesters programme with an ultimate aim to create a responsible designer who will serve the country and society by innovation, education, technology and research. The course falls under an emerging area of design necessity. The yesteryear fashion designing course churned out designers for the field of clothing and its related industry but without  a thorough understanding of the society, environment or technologies around them.The course is based on the core subject – “Design Thinking” with an aim of creating a ‘Responsible Designer”.  This programme provides a perspective of society, environment, education, technology and innovation so that a fresh and unique approach in the fields of clothing, accessories and furnishings may be developed thereby creating more meaningful products and experiences.

Upon completion of the Higher Diploma, students can register for a top-up  of two years to get a degree in Fashion Design.

Graduates of this programme shall be able to work as:

  • Fashion Merchandisers
  • Fashion Retailers
  • Fashion Coordinators
  • Fashion Forecasters
  • Quality Controllers in Fashion Industry
  • Production Managers
  • Floor Managers
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Textile designers
  • Fashion illustrators
  • Educators/Teachers

COURSE CONTENTS/MODULES

  • Communication Skills in English I
  • Introduction to Fashion
  • Basic Pattern Drafting & Sewing Techniques
  • Fashion Drawing
  • Fabric Science
  • Critical Thinking and Logic
  • Introduction to Computers I

Professional Certificate In Garment Construction

INTRODUCTION

This course is designed to provide competencies in various components of garments which are essential to enable students fabricate various components of fashion. Students are expected to fabricate garments for kids, adolescents and adults as per the layouts and specifications. It also focuses on intermediate and advanced garment construction, with emphasis on tailoring, fitting, formalwear techniques, and creating sustainable fashion of African and Western Clothing. It introduces students to contemporary manufacturing, finishing processes, and emerging trends in apparel production.

Course also provides practical analysis of the basic components of textiles and their relationship to performance. Students are to examine the characteristics of fibers, yarns, methods of fabric construction, such as weaving and knitting, and survey dyes, prints, and finishes. Emphasis is placed on performance and the determination of fabric suitability in the apparel design industry.

Job Opportunities:

Quality Controllers in Fashion industry, Production managers, Pattern maker, Self employed
in garment industry and many more.

COURSE CONTENTS/MODULES

  • Basic Pattern Drafting & Sewing Techniques
  • Fabric Science
  • Garment Construction
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Flat Pattern Making
  • Garment Manufacturing Technology
  • Computer Pattern Drafting and Grading
  • Apparel Production & Quality Control