Description of the Programme
Fashion designing is the art of designing clothing and other accessories to perk up its aesthetics or natural beauty. The course covers all aspects of fashion design and garment making from the source of inspiration to the production of an original prototype. Students will not only be able to design a garment, put it together and write a buying plan, but they will also be able to demonstrate commitment, motivation and employability. The course provides a strong foundation in art, design and technical studies while helping students develop a perspective on both the creative and business aspects of this flourishing industry. The programme provides better insights into textiles, fashion design, marketing, production, retail management and promotions. The curriculum includes subjects like fashion illustration, pattern cutting, garment construction, and elements of art which give a strong base in sketching and designing.
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus)
Minimum Subject Requirements
None
Course Duration
2 years
Career and Employment Opportunities
On completion of the course, most graduates work in fashion/clothing and apparel design; production; product development; retail management; interior design; fashion consultancy; distribution; fashion journalism; quality control; sales, marketing and promotions, etc. sample job profiles include textile designer, fashion designer, carpet designer, research assistant, etc.
Potential Employers
Major destinations for graduates include:
- Clothing and textile industries
- Fashion houses
- Textile and apparel design and manufacturing units
- Export and import houses
- Government departments and agencies
- Secondary schools, colleges and universities
- Hotels and other establishments in the hospitality industry
- Hospitals and other health facilities
- Emporiums and chain stores
- Jewelry industry
- Interior design firms
- Clothes/garment importing/exporting companies
- Self-employment enterprises by establishing own labels
- Multimedia firms
- Entertainment industry
- Marketing and advertisement firms
- Craft centers, etc.
Institutions offering the programme
Bumbe Technical Training Institute
Chepalungu Technical Training Institute
Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute
Katine Technical Training Institute
Keroka Technical Training Institute
Kiminini Technical and Vocational College
Konoin Technical Training Institute
Matili Technical Training Institute
Mochongoi Technical and Vocational College
Shamberere Technical Training Institute
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology
Related/Similar Programmes
Diploma in Fashion Design
Institutions offering the course
Kerio Valley Technical and Vocational College
Kenya Industrial Training Institute
Diploma in Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
Institutions offering the course
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute
Eldoret Polytechnic
Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute
Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College
Kendege Technical and Vocational College
Mathenge Technical Training Institute
Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind
North Eastern National Polytechnic
Nyeri National Polytechnic
Weru Technical and Vocational College
Diploma in Clothing and Textile
Institutions offering the course
Masai Technical Training Institute
Academic Progression
B.Sc in Fashion Design and Textile Technology
B.Sc in Fashion Design and Marketing
B.Sc in Apparel & Fashion Technology
B.Sc in Clothing Textile & Interior Design
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