All courses offered under fashion and related fields at the institute aim towards giving a solid foundation for those wishing to make a career in the field of fashion. Through the well researched syllabus in individual courses, the institute ensures all students have a strong foundation in all aspects of fashion including, conceptualization of design, Illustration skills, visual studies, pattern cutting, draping, garment construction and presentation skills, costume history, management and special inputs in portfolio development.
Select a course title below for more information.
Study Path
Linked universities:
- University of Northampton, UK
- Robert Gordon University, Scotland
Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design
Description
The course aims to provide a comprehensive and stimulating education for those wishing to realize ambitions in the Fashion industry. The course ensures students become fully conversant with a range of skills relevant to the central areas of Fashion Design including pattern making, garment manufacture, textiles, fashion illustration & visual studies, design development, historical studies, fashion business studies, Computer Aided Design – Lectra, hand embroidery, draping, textile printing, pattern grading, and market research . All these modules are covered during the first three semesters.
At the beginning of the 4th semester students will be required to produce the draft of main Final Major project (FMP), which is presented to the course leader. The FMP draft should also include a topic for academic research in support of the designing of the final collection. Throughout the 4th semester, students will be allocated a "Dissertation Supervisor" who will be available to support the writing of this worrk. The supervisor will guide and advise the student at one to one tutorials/meetings. In the 5th semester students will be expected to demonstrate ongoing progress with their FMP research, design, manufacture and realization of a collection of six complete outfits, supported by a professionally presented design portfolio. The academic research should result in a dissertation/extended essay of approximately 5000 words.
Students who wish to specialise in Fashion Foot wear and Accessory design or Textiles for Fashion will be forwarded to the specialisation stream during the 4th semester.
On completion of the 5th Semester students present their Final Major Project to the internal examiners and then to the external examiner.
Students who do not get through the examination will be awarded a diploma certificate on successful completion of all projects up to the 4th Semester.
Semester 1 – Basics
Semester 2 & 3– Intermediate
Semester 4 – Advanced
Semester 5 – Exam
At the end of each semester there will be a three week vacation.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should pass the GCE A/L's or GCE O/L's with a fluency in English. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements and who are able to demonstrate an appropriate level of ability will also be considered.
Class Times (January intake)
Semesters 1 - 4: Monday to Thursday 9:00am — 12:00pm
Semesters 5: Monday to Thursday 9:00am — 4:00pm
Class Times (June intake)
Semesters 1 - 4: Monday to Thursday 1:30am — 4:30pm
Semesters 5: Monday to Thursday 9:00am — 4:00pm
Advanced Diploma in Fashion Footwear & Accessory Design
Description
The course aims to provide the opportunity for students to study footwear and accessories within the context of fashion. The course will develop an appropriate knowledge base of particular and generic skills and encourage integration between art and design practice, historical/ theoretical studies and professional practice.
The first semester aims to promote drawing, design and research skills placed within the critical context of fashion through the study of theoretical and studio based issues. In the second and third semesters concept and skills development with tutorials for independent research will be encouraged. The fourth and fifth semesters are dedicated for the dissertation and the final major project. Footwear and Accessory students will work alongside Fashion and textiles students and project integration will be encouraged.
Advanced Diploma in Textiles for Fashion
Description
Surface design and Printed textiles for fashion is a broad – based course offering you a range of surface and textile based specialism including print and mixed media. Throughout the course there is a strong emphasis on visual research and drawing for design and concept development. The course has a structured programme of projects that encourage you to become self-motivated and to generate a personal creative language. Students will have access to wide variety of technical processes and support including screen printing, CAD, fabric manipulation and dyeing. The course aims to provide intellectual and creative stimulus and encourages critical debate concerning the nature of perception, aesthetics and the social and cultural context of surface design and printed textiles.
BA(Hons) Fashion Design
BA(Hons) Textiles for Fashion
BA(Hons) Fashion Footwear & Accessory Design
Description
This programme provides the opportunity for students to study women’s wear fashion, which may or may not include the design of surface pattern, resulting in capsule, manufactured collection of garments.
The programme recognizes the possibilities that arise from the changing nature of art and design practices and acknowledges the diversity of professional requirements and expectations of prospective students. The programme aims to relate to the various changes in the nature of the industry and the increasingly international context of art and design.
Applicants who possess an Advanced Diploma in Fashion from L.I.F.T. are able to apply for, direct entry to the2nd year of the Degree programme at the University Of Northampton-UK based on merits.
Applicants are normally invited for interviews and are requested to provide a portfolio of their own recent work in art/design.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the Universities mentioned above will be based on course performance and Portfolio Presentation at LIFT.
Part Time Courses
Description
The Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design course is available in part time format for students who wish to study while working.
See full course description above.
Entry Requirements
Part time course applicants must be employed at an organization or be a university or professional course student. The general entry requirements are a fair knowledge of the English language and a passing grade of the GCE O-Levels or equivalent exam. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements and who are able to demonstrate an appropriate level of ability will also be considered. Applicants possessing an art design background will have an added advantage.
Class Times
First 30 months: Saturday 10:00am — 1:00pm / 2:30pm — 5:30pm
Final 12 months: Saturday 10:00am — 4:00pm
Course Fees
Local students
| Course | Duration (years) |
Registration & Downpayment |
Monthly Fee | Examination Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday courses: Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design Advanced Diploma in Fashion Footwear & Accessory Design Advanced Diploma in Textiles for Fashion |
2 ½ | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 20,000 x 30 | Rs. 35,000 |
| Weekend courses: Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design Advanced Diploma in Fashion Footwear & Accessory Design Advanced Diploma in Textiles for Fashion |
3 ½ | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 16,000 x 40 | Rs. 35,000 |
Notes:
- Course fees exclude resubmission fees, re-sit fees, study tours and costs of all materials required for coursework and project work
- Fees above are inclusive of VAT
- Course fees paid are not transferable or refundable
- Late payments (after the 5th of the month) will be subject to a 5% penalty per late month
- Registration fees and downpayment are due at the time of registration
- Monthly payments are due by the 5th of every month, starting from the first month of the course
- Examination fee due:
- Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design (full time): 25th month
- Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design (weekend): 35th month
- Fees are subject to change without notice
Foreign students
| Course | Duration (years) |
Registration & Downpayment |
Monthly Fee | Examination Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday courses: Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design Advanced Diploma in Fashion Footwear & Accessory Design Advanced Diploma in Textiles for Fashion |
2 ½ | $750 | $300 x 30 | $350 |
| Weekend courses: Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design Advanced Diploma in Fashion Footwear & Accessory Design Advanced Diploma in Textiles for Fashion |
3 ½ | $750 | $200 x 40 | $350 |
Notes:
- All prices above are in US Dollars
- Course fees exclude resubmission fees, re-sit fees, study tours and costs of all materials required for coursework and project work
- Fees above are inclusive of VAT
- Course fees paid are not transferable or refundable
- Late payments (after the 5th of the month) will be subject to a 5% penalty per late month
- Registration fees and downpayment are due at the time of registration
- Monthly payments are due by the 5th of every month, starting from the first month of the course
- Examination fees are due in the 25th month
- Fees are subject to change without notice