Design Degrees Online

Program Description

Textile Design component introduces students to the tradition through textile printing and weaving. Techniques, such as netting, twining, spinning, knitting, embroidery, felt making, image transfer, hand painting and hand printing on fabrics, photo and computer generated imaging, dye technology, loom weaving, and computer-aided structures are taught in this component. A strong skill-based curriculum is intended to build dexterity, sensitivity to materials, and technical competence in this multifaceted discipline.

Fashion Design component provides extensive preparation for individuals seeking industry positions in the design and production components of the fashion industry. In this component students design, develop, and construct apparel and related products, while learning about design, product development, apparel construction, fashion sketching, textiles, computer technologies, pattern making, and draping.

Summer internship is an important component of this program in which students are required to participate. The internship provides students with industry experience in textiles and fashion-related fields.

Eligibility:

Intermediate or A level preferably with Fine Art subjects and minimum second division.

All the applicants will have to take Entry Test and Interview.

Applicants should have a portfolio.

Preference will be given to applicants having professional experience.

Bachelor of Textile and Fashion Design (BDes Hons.)

Program Structure

Structure No of Courses Credit Hours

University Core 10 29
Major 28 83
Other Areas 3 9
Internship 3
Thesis Project 10
Total 134

Courses Offered

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

AT-101 History of Art and Heritage I 3
AT-201 History of Art and Heritage-II 3
AT-202 History of South Asian Design 3
AT-301 History of Textiles and Fashion 3
FA-101 Foundation Drawing-I 3
FA-102 Foundation Drawing-II 3
FA-103 Introduction to Visual Arts 3
FA-104 3-D Studies 3
FA-201 Fashion Drawing 2
FA-301 Fashion Sketching-I 3
FA-302 Fashion Sketching-II 3
FND-101 Basic Sewing 3
FND-201 Machine Sewing 3
FND-202 Pattern Drafting-I 3
FND-301 Pattern Drafting-II 3
FND-302 Production Techniques 3
FND-401 Garment Construction 2
FND-402 Flat Pattern Techniques 3
TXD-101 Computer Aided Design-I 3
TXD-201 Textile Design-I 3
TXD-202 Textile Sciences and Technologies 2
TXD-301 Textile Design-II 3
TXD-302 Computer Aided Design-II 4
TXD-304 Screen Printing 3
TXD-401 Weaving 4
TFD-101 Foundation Design-I 3
TFD-104 Foundation Design-II 3
TFD-401 Internship 3
TFD-403 Mini Thesis 6
TFD-404 Thesis 10
ENG-105 Composition and Writing 4
ENG-107 Interpersonal Skills 2
ENG-203 Debating and Public Speaking 2
MGT-201 Principles of Management 3
MKT-201 Principles of Marketing 3
SS-126 Pakistan Studies 3
SS-125 Islamic Studies 3
SS-401 Research Methodology 3
SS-113 Introduction to Psychology 3
CS-101 Introduction to Computers 3

List of Major Electives

ADE-301 Painting
ADE-304 Communication Design
ADE-303 Calligraphy
ADE-305 3-D Studies
ADE-306 Knitwear Design
ADE-307 Mass Production (Garments)
ADE-308 Product Development
ADE-309 Embellishment Techniques
ADE-310 Applied Textile Design

List of University Core Electives

Literary Studies (English, Urdu)
Psychology
Philosophy
Anthropology
History of Pakistani Art

This exciting programme aims to widen access to art and design at Higher Education level, providing students with the practical expertise, creative thinking and aesthetic sensibilities that will be attractive to employers in the creative industries. The programme has three main areas of study. Firstly, students will develop practical experience in the more traditional skills of visual communication and principles of art and design. Through a range of activities, which will include analytical drawing, life drawing and design, students will become proficient in the use of the visual elements and composition. These topics provide the background knowledge and practical skills, essential to a digital art degree. Digital media is the main focus in the second component and looks at how these art and design principles can be applied in the digital domain. You will use state-of-the-art equipment and cover topics such as design for print, web design, video production and animation. In the third part, academic studies, you will examine the way art and other texts engage with people and societies and will provide you with the opportunity to develop your critical thinking. Professional issues within the creative industries will also be addressed. Students will experience a number of studio and workshop practices that include individual and team work. There will be opportunities to devise, at a professional level, creative projects that bring together all the art learning and digital skills acquired during the course. Guest lectures and workshop sessions with artists and designers of note are also planned. In addition, students will be able to plan, mount and set up exhibitions of their own creative projects. There may be opportunities to undertake practical work experience. Applicants will be expected to present a strong portfolio with evidence of drawing skills, experimentation and research. At interview, applicants should be able to discuss their art and design and demonstrate a strong visual awareness through their practical work. Photographic experience, computer literacy and interest in areas such as digital art and animation would also be useful to support application for the course.

Admission requirements

(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements - the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS:

Minimum statutory NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.

English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least a level 3 (40 – 49 %).
Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy or 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics is preferred.

Qualifying applicants will be required to prepare a prescribed portfolio, and attend an interview.
Applicants scoring 25 points or higher will be invited in writing to prepare a prescribed portfolio and make an appointment to attend an interview, present their portfolio and complete a series of placement tests.
Applicants scoring below 25 points may apply for entrance, but may be referred for further assessment.

Learners must score at least 28 points on the university’s APS rating scale

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008:

Senior Certificate with pass in 1st Language (HG=D or SG=B).

Note: Art as a school subject is not a pre-requisite.

Applicants scoring 25 points or higher will be invited in writing to prepare a prescribed portfolio and make an appointment to attend an interview, present their portfolio and complete a series of placement tests.

Applicants scoring below 25 points may apply for entrance, but may be referred for further assessment.

Applications based on recognition of prior work experience, age and maturity will also be considered.

Program Type

Quota Program: The number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of places available. Therefore, even if you have the stated minimum requirements, you are not guaranteed admission to these particular programs. Entry to these programs is both competitive and selective, and closing dates for applications are stringently applied. Departmental recommendation needed.
Program Availability

Admission to this program is only available for the Fall Term.
Yearly Capacity

64 (all Theatre programs)
Concentrations
Specialization
Program Requirements
Cegep profile: There is no specific profile required. However, the completion of an arts profile at Cegep will aid applicants in the building of a successful portfolio.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the required submission of an application form to the University, applicants to all Theatre programs must prepare supplemental admissions materials as outlined below:
Applicants must submit both a letter of intent and a portfolio, as well as attend an interview. Applicants to the Specialization in Design for the Theatre are not required to audition.

Candidates are required to appear in person to audition/interview.

Minimum Cut-off Averages
Admission to most Fine Arts programs is based on both portfolio/audition evaluation results and academic grades. Given the competitive nature of these programs, normally, candidates selected for admission have academic grades that exceed university minimum requirements.
Cegep (CRC): Minimum requirement is a DEC.
Canadian High Schools: 65%/C+ unless otherwise indicated
External Transfers: Minimum requirement is “C” average or equivalent

Candidates will normally have a good honours degree or equivalent in an art and design discipline or a closely related subject. A lower level qualification with appropriate professional/ industrial experience may also be considered.
Application

Application form with a project proposal of approximately 1,000 words, containing an outline of past experiences, your proposed area of study, and an outline of the project you wish to pursue and why. No application will be considered without a project proposal. You should include supporting visual material that can be submitted as 35mm slide transparency, CD, DVD or VHS video-cassette. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their project proposal with the Programme Co-ordinator before applying.

You may be requested to attend an interview. Applicants wishing to be considered for Arts and Humanities Research Council funding are advised to apply by the end of February. Later applications will be considered.

Extra requirements

All applicants must write or email to the Secretary, School of Visual Arts by the date specified in the current year VTAC Guide to arrange for an interview to be held during the last week in November at the Bendigo and Mildura campuses. When requesting an interview the applicant should nominate the most suitable date during the week, for interview. Applicants adding this course at Change of Preference or lodging an application after the VTAC closing date for timely applicants must first telephone (03) 5444 7969 or (03) 5444 7217. Non Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form in order to provide additional information.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 20 in English (any). To assist in the development of their portfolio, applicants are advised to undertake Studio Arts and/or Art.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
Workplace experience for academic credit