The Two Year Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design is designed to equip students with both foundational knowledge and advanced professional expertise essential for success in the global fashion industry. The curriculum combines guided learning and hands-on studio practice to foster creative, technical, and professional skills.

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In the first year, students explore creative thinking and the design development process, building a foundation in global fashion studies and essential modules. They learn to transform 2D inspirations into 3D products with strong technical proficiency, fostering creativity and developing their unique signature skills.

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In the second year, the program delves into advanced areas of garment construction and couture craftsmanship, with intensive training in pattern drafting, garment assembly, and intricate detailing. There is also a focus on examining social, cultural, and economic influences on fashion. By the end of the program, students design and produce a 6-piece capsule collection, showcased at the FAD Graduate Runway Show, with select collections gaining opportunities to feature at international fashion weeks, including London, Milan, and Dubai.

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​​​Year 1 | Credits - 120

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• Fashion Design using Computer Technology

• Creative Garment Design

• Development : An Introduction

• Fashion Illustration : An Introduction

• Fashion Technology : Pattern Drafting and Development

• Sewing and Finishing Techniques for Garment Development

• Sewing and Finishing Techniques for Garment Development : Advanced Techniques

• Pattern Development for the Fashion Industry

• Fashion Design and Manufacture: Graded Unit 1

• Concept Garment Design: An Introduction

• Textile Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

• Portfolio Production

• Designing and Producing a Fashion Garment : An introduction

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​​​Year 2 | Credits - 120

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• Pattern Cutting : Complex Skills

• Creative Garment Design and Manufacture : Advanced

• Fashion Design and Manufacture : Graded Unit 2

• 3D Design : Portfolio and Presentation

• Designing a Garment Collection

• Fashion Technology : Design and Produce an Outfit

• Fashion Forecasting : Research and Development

• Art & Design Context

• Art & Design Project

• Concept Garment Design : Advanced

• Preparing to Start a Business

• Manufacturing a Garment Collection

• Marketing Communications : Using digital media

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• Credit-based system with Ofqual-regulated UK qualification (SQA).

• The SQA qualification of the program allows students to transfer the credits they have achieved and progress to the third year at a range of international universities in UK, UAE, US & Europe, upon successful completion of the program.

• FAD International runway show on successful completion of the course. Select collections are further given the opportunity to showcase across international fashion weeks at London, Milan or Dubai.

• Portfolio development, lookbook shoot, and placement support.

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities at the FAD campus, located at Dubai Design District (D3).

• D3 is home to global fashion brands, offering access to industry professionals and collaborations with the international fashion community.

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The SQA qualification of the program allows students to transfer the credits they have achieved and progress to the third year of a bachelors program at a range of international universities across UK, UAE, US & Europe, upon successful completion of the program.​

 

The Europe tour gives students an exquisite opportunity to visit some of the world’s fashion capitals - London & Milan for fashion events and guest lectures at leading fashion universities. Students achieve both a professional and an unparalleled academic experience and global industry exposure.

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12th Grade / A Level / IB Diploma or equivalent. 10th Grade / GCSE / MYP with a foundation in fashion may also be considered.

 

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Manufacture by SQA (UK Qualification).

 

Fashion Designers, Fashion Illustrators, Garment Merchandisers, Fashion Consultants, Fashion Boutique Owners, Fashion Entrepreneurs and other creative professions.