COURSE DETAILS

DAF offers a Diploma in Fashion (3-years, full time).

The curriculum is supported by relevant role-players in the industry and packed full of up to date information. This ensures that after completion of the 3 year diploma you will meet the entry level requirements to pursue a successful career in the demanding world of fashion.

  1. DESIGN CLUSTER
    1. Fashion Design
    2. Illustration and Colour Theory
    3. Computer Illustration and Design
    4. Technical Drawing
  2. TECHNICAL CLUSTER
    1. Pattern Making
    2. Garment Construction
    3. Grading
  3. COMMERCIAL CLUSTER
    1. Marketing and Advertising
    2. Merchandising and Retail Planning
    3. Commercial Buying
    4. Micro Business Management
  4. CONTEXTUAL CLUSTER
    1. Theory of Design
    2. Fashion Forecasting and Trend
    3. Textile Studies
    4. Costume Studies
    5. History of Fashion
    6. Life Skills
    7. Experiential Learning

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of Grade 12 (Matric Certificate/Exemption) without university endorsement
An entrance Portfolio comprising of:

  1. Essay: The information in your essay reflects your character and your style of writing, therefore you will need to include your background, passions and your future goals..
  2. A3 size storyboard consisting of three designs that form a range. Please note as there are no specific requirements for your storyboard, additions such as fabric swatches and a mood board will add to the overall presentation.
  3. Matric Certification
  4. Testimonial
  5. Any other work you might wish to include which will add to the overall standard of your portfolio.

Portfolios are reviewed on a regular basis. Enrolments are taken until each course is full. There is no strict deadline for applicants but, we recommend that students apply as early as possible, ideally by the end of October.

ENROLEMENT FORM 2010