Course Overview

Programme Objectives

The International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing is a diagnostic foundation programme. This programme ensures that students have the necessary skill-set and knowledge to confidently apply for a Degree programme in the discipline of Fashion.

The aims of the course are:

To offer a holistic introduction to Fashion Design and Marketing, combining technical expertise, industry awareness, design process understanding and visual communication skills.
To provide basic 2D and 3D design skills: sketching, technical drawing, colouring, fabric handling, drafting, draping, sewing and finishing.
To provide a sound knowledge base of concepts in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Branding, Fashion Communication and Fashion Management.
To provide the guidance to create a portfolio - suitable to apply for Bachelor of Arts programmes in Fashion-related disciplines - that shows creative research, wide cultural references, concept development, design development through mixed media work including digital work.
To provide first-hand experience of the Fashion Industry through live projects with industry partners, participation in local and international competitions, industry visits and events.

Assessment Methods

Based on assignments, coursework/presentation.

Programme Modules

AI Regenerative Design Fundamentals
Fashion Design 101
Fashion Business and Marketing
Fashion Illustration in Digital landscape
Graphic Media Design Fundamentals
Sustainable 3D Textiles and Fabrication

All assessment is based on 100% coursework/projects

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

Why MDIS

The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is Singapore's oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) to oversee its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd to further its globalisation strategy.

Award

Students who have successfully completed all coursework and examinations will be awarded the International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will progress to the Higher Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing and Higher Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication.

Hear from our Students / Graduates

"Being an international student from Myanmar, I really enjoy the level of individuality and expression made available. I love my individuality and my ability to express it through fashion."

Ma Win Sandi Kyaw

MDIS Alumna

Class of 2017.

"Fashion Design for me is about translating an inspiration into something wearable. This inspiration could be a colour, shape, smell or taste. As a design student, I learnt fashion through the re-combination of fabrics, cutting, sewing, finishing to the finest details."

Chen Hai Yao

MDIS Alumna

Class of 2017.

Entry Requirements

Review the academic qualifications, grades, and additional criteria needed for admission to this program.

SPM

SPM

Minimum 5 credits including Mathematics (C) & English (C)

STPM

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

DIPLOMA

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

A-LEVEL

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

O-LEVEL

Minimum CGPA 3.00 including Mathematics T (C)

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MUET Band 3 or above
IELTS Overall 6.0 or above
Has at least one industry level certification in Engineering

Entry Requirement

Applicants must be of age 16 and above, and meet at least one of the following requirements: At least 1 GCE ‘O’ Level Pass* OR NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications OR International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education OR Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) OR At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass* *English language subject is not applicable English Language Requirements : Applicants are required to possess one of the following: All applicants must possess a D7 in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent OR Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent OR A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET) OR MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR 1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language) OR Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR Achieve a minimum score of 95 and above in Duolingo English Test. Student Pass Application: International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore.