FACULTY OF ARTS & DESIGN
FASHION
DESIGN
Diploma in Fashion Design
study pathway
Diploma in Fashion Design
DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN
MQA/FA 11904 | KPT/R/0212/4/0030 (10/2029)
The Diploma in Fashion Design programme aims to provide students with broad-based knowledge and advanced skills . Students will be exposed to entrepreneurship skills, visual expression, creativity and innovation as well as professional communication in fashion design. Students will be trained for Fashion Drafting, Fashion Draping and Sewing Techniques in order to create their garments by the end of the programme. Students will also be able to apply operational and entrepreneurial skills to perform professionally and ethically in fashion design.
Programme Length:
2 Years
Programme Credit:
90 Credit Hours
Intakes:
January / May / September
Career Opportunities
Diploma in Fashion Design
– Junior Fashion Designer
– Junior Fashion Illustrator
– Stylist Assistant
– Junior Textile Designer
– Design Room Assistant
– Fashion Merchandiser
– Personal Shopper
– Fashion Photographer
– Fashion Retail Assistant
Programme Modules
Diploma in Fashion Design
| – Academic Writing – Academic Reading – English for Communication – Fashion Drawing – Colour Theory | – Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1 – Fiber & Textiles – Garment Composition – CAD for Fashion Design – History of Costume | – Fashion Draping 1 |
| – Women’s Wear Drafting 2 and Presentation – Fashion Draping 2 and Presentation – Sewing Techniques 2 | – Fashion Illustration – Production Workshop – Fashion Design, Research and Development – Gen-AI for Design Exploration | – Integrity and Anti-corruption |
*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.
LAW CHIA YING
Fashion Design (2024)
My study experience at RU equipped me with many essential skills, including CAD skills, which have been invaluable in my current role as a content creator. Learning these skills in class allowed me to immediately apply them in my work, enhancing my productivity and effectiveness. My advice to prospective and new students is to fully engage in class, practice regularly, and seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in real-world scenarios to maximize your professional growth.
Entry Requirements
Diploma in Fashion Design
SPM: Credit in 3 subjects
O Level: Grade C in 3 subjects
UEC: Grade B in 3 subjects
STPM: Grade C (CGPA2.00) in 1 subjects
A Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects
STAM: Min. Maqbul grade
SKM: A pass in SKM Level 3 / SVM in a suitable field.
Community College Certificate (MQF Level 3) and Credit in 1 subject at SPM
Certificate (MQF Level 3): Pass
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.
Additional Requirements: Passed RU Portfolio assessment and Interview
Malaysian Student
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement
* A Learning Assistance Sessions (LAS) (from Week 7 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student failed the English assessment in week 4
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fee.
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International Student
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IELTS: 4.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 5
TOEFL iBT: 30-31
PTE: 36
MUET: Band 3
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 140
*Students who did not meet the English Requirement are required to take the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.
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