School of Fashion
Higher Certificate in Fashion - Design Elective
Qualification / Course Information
Minimum Duration:
1 Year
Minimum Credits:
126
NQF Level:
5
SAQA:
117856
MODE:
Contact Learning
CAMPUS:
Randburg (Johannesburg) & Hatfield (Pretoria)
LANGUAGE:
English
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Higher Certificate in Fashion is a comprehensive one-year programme designed to provide you with a diverse range of entrylevel career possibilities in the field of Fashion Design. We provide a focused specialisation in fashion design, with our design elective modules offering a well-rounded and strong base. These modules specialise in the fashion industry and equip students with essential knowledge to effectively enter the fashion industry at an entry-level position.
Entry Requirements
THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FASHION IS:
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Minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% for English as a first or additional language
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National Senior Certificate (NSC), with a minimum of 30% in three modules including a Home Language, and a minimum of 30% in three other modules. Life Orientation is not excluded from the admission requirements
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Pre-2008, a Senior Certificate (SC) with a minimum of English: 40% (home language) or 34% (first additional language)
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National Certificate (Vocational) with a minimum of 30% for English as a first or second language and no additional specified subjects prescribed at the further education exit level
STADIO is committed to achieving inclusion and to overcome barriers to access and success in higher education. Applicants who do not meet the stated admission criteria, but who have relevant work experience and/or prior learning may apply for admission under the policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). STADIO admits a maximum of 10% per cohort via RPL. The implementation of RPL is context-specific, in terms of discipline, programme and level. Further information may be obtained from your Student Recruitment Advisor.
COURSE CURRICULUM
DESIGN ELECTIVE
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Creative Design
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End-User-Computing
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Garment Construction
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Historical Fashion Studies
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Marketing & Brand Management
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Pattern Design
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Textiles & Fashion
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Trend Analysis
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Visual Merchandising
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Below are some key career opportunities that you may consider once you have completed this qualification:
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Fashion Stylist
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Junior Fashion Marketer
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Junior Creative Designer
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Social Media Curator
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Junior Pattern Maker
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Junior Garment Constructionist