The programme has been designed to offer study to further develop knowledge and skills relevant to the application of fashion and design, including key ideas, principles and concepts associated with the theory and application of the papers. These include fashion design development, fashion production, fashion illustration and imagery, textile art and technology, computer aided pattern development, introduction to costume, design and production (client, corset, swimwear, lingerie, competition wear, couture and unconventional), specialised pattern making techniques and specialised construction techniques. Course Content Compulsory Papers BF301 Fashion Design Development (The Collection) BF302 Fashion Production (The Collection) BF303 Costume Elective Papers Students must complete three of the following papers: BF101 Fashion Design Development BF103 Fashion Production BF105 Fashion Illustration and Imagery 1 BF106 Textile Art and Technology BF108 Design and Production 1 (Client) BF109 Design and Production 2 (Corset, Swimwear, Lingerie) BF205 Fashion Illustration and Imagery 2 BF207 Computer Aided Pattern Development BF210 Introduction to Costume BF211 Design and Production 3 (Competition Wear) BF212 Design and Production 5 (Couture) BF213 Design and Production 4 (Unconventional) BF214 Specialised Pattern Making Techniques BF216 Specialised Construction Techniques Elective 1 Career Opportunities Graduates of this programme are creative, innovative designers who are culturally aware, consumer conscious and skilled in the technological aspects of the fashion industry. They can demonstrate skills in research, design development, manual and CAD pattern making, garment construction, illustration and portfolio presentation. Graduates will also be able to apply business marketing and management practices relevant to the fashion industry. This programme leads graduates to further postgraduate study or employment in the fashion industry. Satisfactory Completion To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Fashion (Design and Technology), students will have been credited with all required papers and electives as specified in the schedule of papers. The total credit value of the Graduate Diploma in Fashion (Design and Technology) is 120 credits.