This course is for individuals seeking to explore career pathways in fashion, develop foundational skills, and build a portfolio to prepare for undergraduate fashion programs.

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The Fashion Foundation program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of fashion disciplines, preparing them for the creative, academic, and technical demands of higher-level study. With a focus on core skill development, the course ensures that students are equipped to excel in their chosen fashion pathway.

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Under the mentorship of internationally experienced tutors, students gain foundational knowledge across diverse fashion subjects. The curriculum is enriched with exclusive opportunities such as practical projects, the FAD Europe tour and semester abroad programs, offering global insights and invaluable industry exposure.

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The Fashion Foundation program offers students hands-on, practical modules designed to foster their creative skills and build a comprehensive portfolio in various fashion disciplines. Throughout the course, the students will develop a cultural, contextual, and intellectual understanding of fashion, culminating with a final project. By the end of the course, students will have gained an in-depth understanding of multiple facets within the fashion industry, equipping them to pursue undergraduate studies.

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Credits - 60

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• Introduction to Fashion

• Fashion History & Contextual Studies

• Fashion Design & Illustration

• Fashion Business Strategy

• Fashion Communication & Media

• Luxury Brand Management

• Fashion Styling

• Visual Research & Creative Skills

• Final Project

• Portfolio Development for Progression​​

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• Pre-degree Program unlocking pathways to undergraduate degrees across various universities in UK, UAE, US & Europe.

• Comprehensive introduction to the global fashion industry and its diverse pathways. 

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

• Ideal for students pursuing further studies in fashion, and those looking to enhance their creative abilities.

• Portfolio development and guidance for international university applications.

• 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 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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Students having passed Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent IGCSE qualifications / MYP / 10th Grade. ​

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One Year Certificate in Fashion Foundation by Dubai (Aprroved by KHDA - Govt. of Dubai body).

One Year Certificate in Fashion Foundation by SQA (UK Qualification).​

Students can progress to Under Graduate degrees in Fashion Design, Styling, Fashion Communication, Fashion Retail, Fashion Buying, Fashion Business & Management, Luxury Brand Management, Merchandising, Fashion Journalism & other disciplines across international universities.

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Through the on-campus Creative Universities Application Centre, students are additionally supported in applying to leading institutions for further studies across UK, UAE, US & Europe, enabling seamless progression into globally recognized fashion programs.