UJ FADA Faculty Brochure 2022

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Diploma
Fashion Production (D8FP1Q)
The student obtaining this qualification will demonstrate competence in analysing and applying
the principles of the fashion system from production through to consumption in order to meet
market demands.
The programme is structured to produce outcomes demonstrated by the student’s ability to:
—Develop and apply a production strategy that reflects market research, design development, branding, marketing,
merchandising and distribution of a product range that meets the needs of an identified fashion target market.
— Apply advanced textile application, manual skills and computer technology (CAD/CAM) to the manufacturing
processes of a diverse range of fashion products.
—Develop technical packages that analyse, solve and communicate problems related to technical product
development and quality improvement of fashion products.
— Apply business, personnel and operations management principles to enhance quality, productivity and profitability
related to fashion manufacturing.
— Conduct basic research in a selected specialised area of the fashion supply chain: technical product development;
textile technology and application; production and quality systems; marketing and branding; material and product
sourcing; and adoption and consumption of fashion items.
Career opportunities
The programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in the fashion industry, including:
— Career opportunities in retail for example buying and merchandising
— Pattern-maker and/or grader – manual and CAD-assisted
—Garment technologist
—Quality assurance
— Sourcing
— Production co-ordinating
Admission requirements — Diploma Fashion Production (D8FP1Q)
— Senior certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum APS or M-score.
— ASubmission of a specified portfolio.
— Compulsory school subject: English.
Recommended school subjects for Fashion Production include Design Studies, Business Studies and Mathematics.
Average Point Score (APS)
A minimum APS of 20 with Mathematics or 21 with Mathematical Literacy is required to apply for the programme.
Min APS
Languages
Mathematics OR
Maths Literacy
Other
Requirements
Language of
teaching and
learning *
Other recognised
language **
20
with Mathematics
21
with Maths Literacy
4
(50 – 59%)
4
(50 – 59%)
Maths: 3
(40 – 49%)
Maths Lit: 4
(50 – 59%)
Submission of a
specified portfolio
* English, Home Language or English First Additional Language / ** Home Language or English First Additional Language
For detailed information, refer to page 4 of this brochure.
Contact Details
Department of Fashion
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, Johannesburg
FADA Information Centre
011 559 1022/1098 / / /
Applicants meeting
the minimum entrance
requirements (APS or
M-score) for the Diploma
in Fashion Production,
will be invited to submit
a specified portfolio.