Universities and Online Degrees Guide

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology

The Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology in Design is offered by Tshwane University of Technology.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology offered by Tshwane University of Technology}

Assessment procedure:

 Applicants with an APS of 20 and more (or 27 for Vocational) will be invited to complete a

 practical selection project and an interview. The APS will contribute 20% to the final admission

 score, the interview will contribute 20% and the demonstration of skills will contribute 60%.

 Aspects that are taken into consideration are: the applicant's ability/potential to communicate

 a variety of clothing styles; the applicant's interests, attitude, experience and achievements;

 and school results.

 Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).

 Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants

 to fill places of those who did not register on time. 

Intake for the qualification:

January only.

Minimum duration:

Three years.

Curriculum

1st year

Design studies
Garment technology I
History of African Fashion
Information literacy I
Life skills I
Pattern technology I
Textiles I

First semester
Communication for academic purposes
Computer literacy

2nd Year
Desng studies II
Garment technology II
Inter-cultural fashion trends II
Pattern technology II
Textiles II
WIL in Fashion Design I

3rd Year
Design studies III
Entrepreneurship I
Pattern technology III
Professional practice in Fashion Design I
WIL in Fashion Design II