This program is designed to equip aspiring fashion professionals with the creative, technical, and business skills needed to thrive in the global fashion industry. Students will explore fashion illustration, concept development, colour theory, and design principles, while gaining hands-on experience in fabric design, pattern making (2D & 3D CAD), draping, and garment fitting. The course also covers fashion history, trend analysis, and forecasting, along with embellishment, accessories, and collection development. To prepare students for industry success, it includes fashion marketing, product development strategies, and portfolio presentation.
Main Subject Areas
- Introduction to Fashion Design
- Fashion Figure Illustration
- Concept Development
- Colour Theory & Design Principles
- History of Fashion & 21st Century Fashions
- Designing with Fabrics
- Pattern Making 2D and 3D by CAD System
- Draping Techniques & Garment Fitting
- Embellishment & Accessories
- Trend Analysis & Fashion Forecasting
- Design Development
- Designing Range & Collection
- Fashion Marketing
- Portfolio Presentation
Higher National Diploma
Course
Part TimeDuration
02 YearsDepartment
41Venue
SlitaMedium
Entry Requirements
Must have one of the following qualifications; a) NVQ level 4 in the relevant field, or b) NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field with 2 years of relevant work experience in occupations where no NVQ Level 4 qualification package available, or c) Foreign qualification certified by National Qualification Authority of originating country which is equivalent to NVQ 4 in NVQF of Sri Lanka, or d) Foundation program equivalent NVQ 4 content in the relevant field, or e) Enrolment criteria specified by industry regulatory agencies (e.g. Civil Aviation Authority), or f) G.C.E. (A/L) (SLQF Level 2) in relevant stream with 3 subjects, or g) Acceptable secondary school advance level qualification issued by overseas country. Candidate who enrolled through G.C.E. (A/L) (SLQF Level 2) must undergo a gap filling program equivalent to NVQ Level 4 in the relevant field. Those who intend enrolling for engineering technology diploma courses must have obtained a credit pass for mathematics at G.C.E. (O/L).
