Top Advanced Diploma Programs in Fashion

Coventry University, UK

Intakes: January, April, July, and October

Duration: 1 Year (Full-time)

The Fashion course is an exciting practice-based course that encourages the application of skills, the investigation of the theory and the opportunity for critical reflection. It is a broad-based course with opportunities for students to explore a wide range of intentions within the area of Fashion in addition to event management, visual merchandising, digital fashion, jewelry and accessory design. Over recent years the accessories market has exploded globally, from couture and designers right down to the high street market, and the fashion industry has seen the potential to build sales by adding accessories to the mix.... [-]

Coventry University, UK

Intakes: January, April, July, and October

Duration: 1 Year (Full-time)

The BA (Hons) International Fashion Business course is designed to offer an opportunity to study international fashion business in a creative environment to students with a range of ambitions and interests in fashion who do not, however, aspire to be fashion designers.

Students will reflect on global and regional trends in their work and will develop a style that reflects the Asian market, but also allows true global employability.

This course will offer students an understanding of the different roles in the fashion industry from trend analysis and prediction, through to the design, manufacture and the retail of products, and the role of marketing to the global consumer. The experience of working in partnership with Fashion design students will give students a real insight into the role of the fashion designer in the industry, and will, therefore, offer the students an advantage on graduation.... [-]

Coventry University, UK

Intakes: January, April, July, and October

Duration: 1 Year (Full-time)

The Fashion course is an exciting practice-based course that encourages the application of skills, the investigation of the theory and the opportunity for critical reflection. It is a broad-based course with opportunities for students to explore a wide range of intentions within the area of Fashion in addition to event management, visual merchandising, digital fashion, jewelry and accessory design. Over recent years the accessories market has exploded globally, from couture and designers right down to the high street market, and the fashion industry has seen the potential to build sales by adding accessories to the mix.... [-]

We have found that it has been beneficial for students to further their education and training with a year of specialisation which exposes them to the work environment for extended periods of time. This enables students to better respond to challenges presented in the increasingly complex fashion industry. During this one year full-time or two years part-time programme, students will develop a deeper understanding of the entire value chain and gain industry experience within a specialised field of interest whether it is apparel, accessory design or any other specialised field within fashion.

If you are interested in enrolling for the 2016 year, classes will commence towards the end of January 2016, and you will need to complete your application process by the end of October 2015 so that your internship placements can be confirmed by end of November 2015.... [-]

Learn in our professional jewellery school

If you want to pursue or enhance a career in jewellery, this Advanced Diploma is for you. Focusing predominantly on your hand-working skill base, you will learn technical aspects of making jewellery and gain industry knowledge and experience.

Hand-skilling competencies include:

Study one of the Top Fashion Marketing and Management Courses in Hong Kong

The study of Fashion Marketing and Management is an exciting field that opens one up to countless opportunities in the fashion industry. Students learn to buy and merchandising practices, conceptualizing advertising and promotional activities. Tailored to blend creative fashion knowledge with a solid grounding in business, marketing and contextual studies.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirement:

Successful completion of the HKDSE with a 4 subjects in level 2 or above, one must be in English.

OR

Satisfactory completion of either one of the following:

Course Overview

The study of Fashion Design focuses on developing an in-depth understanding of fashion design through exploratory and experimental projects. This course takes the student from design concepts and processes through to final production, while teaching required business and contextual studies. It provides an integrated approach, combining creativity with applied technical proficiency.

With a strong foundation in technical proficiency and a good eye for market trends, students will start to hone their individual styles and identities through their collection. Training students to be flexible in responding to ever-changing market needs, technological developments and trends, fashion graduates will be more than ready to assume professional work in this fast-paced industry.... [-]

Fashion Image Design has emerged as a new profession specializing in make-up, hair styling, fashion styling and fashion photography to create the best and most appropriate image and styling for an individual, brand and corporate. The programme seeks to enable students to master the most up-to-date communication strategies, knowledge and skills of image creative sector for fashion.

The programme offers students opportunities to work with industries professionals and exposure of the newest trends by industries guest seminars. Students of this programme will be taught with systematic and professional training in enhancing the abilities of both individual and collaborative practice. By the time of programme completion, graduates are ready to contribute in various roles of creative talents in fashion communication, advertising, film, TV and media, and art direction, etc.... [-]

Hong Kong is one of the key fashion centres in the world. The fashion industry is extensive and includes fashion clothing and accessory design, research and development, merchandising, retailing, brand promotion and management.

This programme is designed to enable students to work in the fashion design and product development field. Students will find the programme both practical and creative, learning through fashion shows, live projects, design competitions, international exchange program, working with visiting practitioners and organisations from fashion and related industries. Students will be expected to acquire the techniques in design concept generation, pattern making and sewing fashion products. The Knitwear Design and Accessories Design streams will further provide students with a more comprehensive learning scope as needed in the market.... [-]

Hong Kong is an international fashion business centre. Many international fashion enterprises have regional offices in Hong Kong. Renowned international fashion brands have also been developing their markets in Hong Kong and China in recent years.

The Fashion Branding and Buying consists of a wide range of activities in the spectrum of the whole supply-demand pipeline, including brand promotion, communication, editorial, product development, sourcing, marketing, retail buying, retail operations, visual merchandising and display design, etc.

This programme is designed to enable students to work in different areas of Fashion Branding and Buying. Emphasis will also be put on enriching students' international exposure. Students will find the programme both practical and creative, through different learning experiences such as lectures, tutorials, projects, visits, competitions and industrial attachments. Broad knowledge and skills in fashion branding and marketing, trend analysis, global business environment, design, materials and technology form the core components of the programme from which students can select one of the specific study scopes in (1) branding and communication, (2) product development and sourcing, (3) retail buying and management, or (4) visual merchandising.... [-]