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Diploma in Fashion Design Technology (DFDT)

Sunway University

Program overview

Embark on a stylish journey and become a fashion expert with Sunway College’s Diploma in Fashion Design Technology. This program is designed to equip students with the essential fashion design and technical skills needed to establish a name in this competitive industry. Utilizing 3D fashion software such as VStitcher, students will have the opportunity to engage in motion fit testing, create prototypes, modify patterns, and more.

Entry Requirements

SPM/O-Level

Pass with min. 3 credits

Special Requirements

Pass a Portfolio review

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Fashion Designer
  • Digital Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Fashion Retail
  • Store Manager
  • Fashion Entrepreneur
  • Fashion Advisor
  • Retail Buyer

Curriculum

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Year 1

Students will learn the following subjects in the first year

  • Digital Fashion Illustration
  • Fashion Communication
  • Fashion Drawing
  • Fashion Draping 1
  • Fashion Design 1
  • Introduction to Drafting and Sewing
  • Fashion Draping 2
  • CAD1: Computer Aided Design 1
  • Textiles for Fashion
  • Digital Photography
  • Fashion Cultures and Histories
  • CAD2: Computer Aided Design 2
  • Advanced Drafting and Sewing

Year 2

Students will learn the following subjects in the second year

  • Fashion Design 2
  • Fashion Drafting 3
  • CAD3: Computer Aided Design 3
  • Research and Design for Fashion
  • Men’s Wear Development
  • Final Project
  • Fashion Marketing in E-Commerce
  • Fashion Portfolio
  • Internship (3 months)

MOHE General Studies

Students must pass these MOHE General Studies

For Local Students

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban

Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Creativity and Innovative Thinking Skills (for students who have a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

Moral Education OR Islamic Studies

Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)

Education for Sustainability Development

Community Service

For International Students

Malay Language for Communication 1

Creativity & Innovative Thinking Skills

Moral Education

Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Education for Sustainability Development

Community Service

Entry requirements

Diploma: high-school certificate or equivalent with suitable grades.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Graphic designer
  • UX designer
  • Interior designer
  • Art director

Is this program right for you?

Send us your qualifications and we'll confirm your eligibility and next steps during your consultation.

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