18 BA Degree Fashion Design (B8FD1Q) The purpose of the BA Fashion Design is to develop fashion designers, problem finders and problem solvers that have the competence to work independently as entrepreneurial fashion designers. The objective of this degree is to: — Apply integrated knowledge and advanced conceptual thinking skills to solve complex fashion design problems; —Use a range of design methods, processes and techniques to create, present and argue for professional fashion designs; — Enable students to demonstrate knowledge of design history and theory in broader context and fashion design history and theory in discipline specific context, and to conduct design criticism and research. Career opportunities The programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for a design career in the fashion industry, including: — Problem solving through design — Fashion entrepreneur — Fashion designer — Pattern engineer — Stylist Admission requirements — BA in Fashion Design (B8FD1Q) — Senior certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum APS or M-score. — Compulsory school subject: English. Recommended school subjects for Fashion Design include Art, Design Studies, Business Studies and Mathematics. Average Point Score (APS) A minimum APS of 25 with Mathematics or 26 with Mathematical Literacy is required to apply for the programme. Min APS Languages Mathematics OR Maths Literacy Language of teaching and learning * 25 with Mathematics 26 with Maths Literacy 5 (60 – 69%) Maths: 4 (50 – 59%) Maths Lit: 5 (60 – 69%) * English, Home Language or English First Additional Language. For detailed information, refer to page 4 of this brochure. Programmes offered in the Department of Fashion Diploma in Fashion Production; BA Fashion Design; Advanced Diploma in Art and Design (Applicants may only apply for the advanced diploma once they have completed a NDip or Diploma in Fashion Design); BA Hons (Design) (offered in the Department of Fashion) and MA (Design) (offered in the Department of Fashion).
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