how do i apply? (Please read the rest of the info below this section)
- Download the Interview Application Form,
- Complete ALL of the questions,
- Send the form to the email address or fax number at the bottom of the form, OR drop it off at one of our campusses,
- When you are invited to come for your interview, you will need to bring:
- a copy of your most recent academic results
(applicants with international school-leaving certificates must include an Equivalence Certificate) with the Interview Application form,
- copies of 6 portfolio pieces or copies of 6 drawings as described on page 2 of the Interview Application Form.
what is fashion design?
Fashion design is the design and production of clothing for today's consumer.
Fashion designers design clothing from women's daywear such as jeans, blouses
etc. to bridal and eveningwear, underwear, swimwear, sportswear, children's wear,
menswear and accessories (shoes, bags, jewellery etc.)
what makes a good fashion designer?
It goes without saying that fashion designers are creative, but as no two
people are alike, there are no specific “kinds” of people that make good
fashion designers. What fashion designers do share is an endless drive
and passion for fashion.
A good fashion designer:
- is able to communicate design ideas via drawings, design presentations, technical drawings etc.,
- is flexible in his/ her design abilities and can design anything from accessories to menswear for a broad customer base,
- is an expert pattern maker and can manipulate the fit and proportions of clothing,
- is a master in couture sewing techniques and understands production methods,
- understands their clientele, their lifestyle, their expectations from brands and their clothing needs,
- has business acumen,
- understands financial constraints,
- keeps up to date with current trends and developments in technology not just in fashion but in all industries.
why study fashion design?
Fashion design is one of the most
exhilarating, challenging and
rewarding design fields to study
today.
With the development in communications technology
the fashion industry is expanding and becoming one
of the leading design fields in the global market.
Enter the world of fast paced fashion by learning how
to design and construct fashion garments.
how long is the programme?
You will study for three years to earn your Bachelor of Design degree with Inscape Design College.
what will i learn (syllabus)?
Amongst other things you will learn about:
- Fashion Illustration & Drawing,
- History of Costume,
- Pattern Development,
- Garment Construction,
- Textiles,
- CAD for Fashion Design,
- The business of Fashion,
- Fashion promotion,
- Merchandising,
- Trend forecasting,
- Fashion communication & styling and
- Retail Buying.
where is the programme offered?
This programme is offered in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town (and from 2013, Durban). See our contacts page for addresses and maps.
are there work opportunities after graduation?
Many outsiders make the mistake of thinking that there are
limited or no employment options available in the fashion
industry. But this cannot be further from the truth because behind
every brand and every piece of clothing lies a whole network of
fashion professionals.
These professionals work in the forecasting, design,
manufacturing, promotion, media, styling, fashion buying,
merchandising, fashion editing and endless other sectors of the clothing
industry that predict, design, produce and distribute the clothing that we
wear. The job opportunities in fashion are vast.
what are the entry requirements?
Because this is a SAQA registered Bachelor of Design degree (ID 48810), you will need:
- a National Senior Certificate that states that "the candidate ... has met the minimum requirements for admission to a bachelors' degree..."
For a detailed explanation of the admission requirements for local and international applicants, click here
I did not take Art at school, can I still study Fashion Design?
Sure you can. You only need Grade 12 Art or Design Foundation to enrol in Interior Design or Graphic and Communication Design.
how much does this programme cost?
Click here for a detailed discussion of the programme fees and related costs
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