A Passion for FASHION

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A PassionforFASHION
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N Dip. Fashion / B Tech Fashion

• 3 years of study Diploma
• Includes 3-month experiential training
• 1 year post-diploma B Tech
• Research based study

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Practical Subjectsfor N. Dip. FASHION

• DESIGN STUDIES
• Creative Design / CAD
• Fashion Illustration
• CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY
• Pattern Construction
• Garment Construction
• Technical Drawing

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Theory Subjectsfor N. Dip. FASHION

• THEORY OF CLOTHING
• Costume Development
• Factory Practice
• Textile Studies
• BUSINESS STUDIES
• Communications
• Computer Skills / CAD
• Business Skills - Finance Entrepreneurship
• Experiential Learning

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CAREER DIRECTIONS

• Manufacture Mass Production
• Designer
• Pattern maker
• Grader
• Factory Manager
• Fabrics/Trims sourcing Buyer
• Product Manager
• Sales Marketing

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CAREER DIRECTIONS

• Design
• Fashion House
• Design Studio of Group / Chain Store
• Independent Designer
• Consultant in Agency
• Costume design for Theatre, Film, TV

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CAREER DIRECTIONS

• Related Industries Component / Accessories
• Footwear
• Hand Bags, Belts, Attaché Cases, Luggage
• Costume Jewellery
• Interior, Home Décor
• Trims zips, buttons, Notions Findings
• Research trend analysis

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CAREER DIRECTIONS

• Media Fashion Dept of a Magazine / TV
• Fashion Co-ordinator
• Fashion Journalist / Editor
• Sourcing clothing, props and accessories
• Stylist
• Fashion Illustrator
• Fashion Show Production

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CAREER DIRECTIONS

• Corporate / Retail Market
• Management Boutique Chain
• Retail Merchandiser
• Visual merchandiser
• Sales
• Sourcing , Buyer
• Display

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CAREER DIRECTIONS

• Entrepreneur own business
• Manufacture
• Designer Couturier
• Consultant Stylist

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CAREER DIRECTIONS

• Education
• Tertiary level
• SETAs
• Community Based
• Crafting Hobbies

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POSSIBLE EARNINGS

• THE SKYS THE LIMIT!
• Past R25 000
• From R2 500

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CHARACTERICS

• Desire to Create
• Sense of the Aesthetic
• eye for color and detail
• sense of balance and proportion
• appreciation for beauty
• Enthusiasm
• Drive Determination

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HAVE THE ABILITY TO

• Turn abstract ideas into formal designs
• Communicate
• Problem Solve
• Cope under stressfull conditions
• Manage time

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FACING REALITIES

• Industry is SUPPRESSED
• Threat from Foreign Trade Imports
• DONT expect an Easy Ride
• ONLY YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN