First Media Design School, Singapore:
Conveniently located in Singapore's Downtown Core, First Media Design School (FMDS) is a creative arts school that provides Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor Degree programs in fashion. We also provide a range of WSQ short courses in a variety of fashion design subjects.
Fashion & Diploma & Degree Programs:
Diploma in Fashion Design:
- Duration: 18 months
- Modes of Study: Full-time / Part-time
Sharpen your innate creativity through design knowledge, drawing proficiency and technical know-how.
Students research, experiment, discover and innovate through studying a series of diverse subjects such as sewing, pattern-making, and draping.
Modules include:
- Principle of Design & Idea Generation
- Creative Communication
- Digital Graphic Design
- Art Direction
- Mixed Media Drawing & Rendering
- Design Theory
- Fashion Details
- Fashion Workshop
- Fashion Illustration
Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising:
- Duration: 24 months
- Modes of Study: Full-time
Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising programme, you can aspire to have an exciting career as a Fashion Designer, Fashion Consultant, Fashion Buyer/ Merchandiser, Pattern Maker, or Fashion Writer/ Critic.
Modules include:
- Sewing Techniques
- Fashion Technical Drawing
- Fashion History
- Pattern Draping
- Apparel Design
- Textile Design
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion Retail Management
- Fashion CAD
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion:
- 12 months (Full-time) or 15 months (Part-time)
Students explore the breadth and depth of contemporary design practice, develop sustainable personal practice through application of design methodology and find your place in the role of a fashion designer.
Modules include:
- Developing Practice in Fashion
- Creative Analysis
- Preparation for Extended Study in Fashion
- Independent Research Project
- Extended Study in Fashion
- Professional Practice and Work Experience
Short Fashion Courses:
- Pattern Making & Sewing (8 weeks)
- Fashion Detail & Workshop (12 weeks)
- Fashion Illustration (12 weeks)
- Apparel Design (12 weeks)
- Fashion Retail Management (12 weeks)