Professional Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology (Sportswear and Bodywear) (DE424315D)
1) Professional Certificate in Fashion Sportswear and Bodywear Design (DE424316C)
2) Professional Certificate in Fashion Sportswear and Bodywear Construction and Technology (DE424317C)
Course Code |
QF Level |
QF |
QF Validity Period |
Study Mode |
Duration | |
DE424315D | 4 | 17/000834/L4 | 01/09/2017 - 31/08/2026 | Part-time | 270 hrs (~20 mths) |
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Upon successful completion of the 2 Professional Certificates below, students will be awarded the Professional Diploma: |
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DE424316C |
4 | 17/000835/L4 | 01/09/2014 - 31/08/2026 | Part-time | 120 hrs (~9 mths) |
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DE424317C | 4 | 14/000836/L4 | 01/09/2017 - 31/08/2026 | Part-time | 150 hrs (~11 mths) |
Remarks: |
(1) Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the programme is cancelled. |
(2) This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4). |
(3) Teaching Language: English (supplemented with Cantonese if necessary) |
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A government subsidy Vplus is available for our part-time students of QF registered programmes, including the abovementioned.
Eligibility: | HK Permanent Resident Identity Card holders |
Reimbursement %: | 60% |
Max. Reimbursement: | HK$45,000 |
Ceiling No. of Prog.: | No more than two programmes under the scheme |
Application Period: | Within 30 days from the programme commencement |
Programme Objectives
- Enable learners to design fashion sportswear and bodywear with technology focus;
- Enable learners to produce fashion sportswear and bodywear samples using advanced construction technologies adopted by the fashion industry;
- Enable learners to capture the fashion trend and technological development in designing and producing fashion sportswear and bodywear.
Course Strengths
WHY should you take this course?
- A Pilot Part-time Programme of Sportswear and Bodywear in Hong Kong
- Lecture by industry experts in specific areas, such as Design, Merchandising, Textile and Materials, Production skills and Management
- An Interactive Platform for students to learn the professional knowledge directly from the industry experts thru lecture, workshop, group discussion, guest sharing, factory visit and Skype meeting
- Most up-to-date knowledge and data from the industry beyond the books and web
- Opportunity in job placement from a strong industry network
WHO should take this course?
Suitable for those fashion merchandisers, quality control technicians, visual designers, technical designers, product designers and those who are interested to join sportswear and bodaywear design industry!
WHAT makes this course different?
- The only Professional Diploma at QF level 4 in Athleisure and Intimate recognized by government and employers in Hong Kong
- Subsidy: Vplus Engineering, up to HK$45K; CEF (Continuing Education Fund) is also available, up to HK$25K
- Those who completed DE424305C Professional Certificate in Fashion Design and Illustration or have equivalent academic qualification can skip M2 and M3 of DE424316C.
- The PD graduates are eligible to apply top-up degree programmes from SHAPE
On completion of this programme, learners are expected to integrate fashion trend and sampling technology knowledge and skills in sportswear and bodywear design; create sportswear and bodywear collections presented in the form of design portfolio; and produce fashion sportswear and bodywear samples with technology support in the sample realization processes.
Course Strengths
- Lecture by a strong team of professionals with the leading consultation
- Support from Professional Associations
Programme Outlines (DE424316C)
DE424316C Professional Certificate in Fashion Sportswear and Bodywear Design (120 hrs)
M1: FID4035Y - Market Trend and Material Development (30hrs)
- Understand the culture and sportswear retail space
- Types of sportswear & Body Wear
- Branding and marketing
- Raw material: yarn, fabric, dyeing & printing
- Production considerations
M2: FID4036Y - Fashion Sportswear and Bodywear Design and Illustration (30hrs)
- Fashion design process, mind map, developing a sketchbook / visual dairy
- Source of inspiration and reflective diary, design research
- Theme / mood boards
- Visual studies skills, fabrics / garment, material information
- Studio practice and tutorial
- Collection research sketchbook, visual diary
- General fabric knowledge (Use of fabric/ trims/ colors/ textures)
- Studio practice and tutorial
- Collection finalisation
M3: FID4037Y - CAD for Fashion Sportswear and Bodywear (30hrs)
- Introduction to the work area, toolbox and palettes
- Emphasis on learning to use the pen tool to draw
- Vector graphic including paths, fills and strokes.
- Tracing scanned hand-drawn fashion designs, surface pattern designs and photographs of garments
- Studio practice and tutorial
- Creating customised colour palettes for swatches and pattern tiles
- Flat drawing (production sketches)
- Illustration of figure drawing for presention
M4: FID4040Y - Design Portfolio for Fashion Sportswear and Bodywear (30hrs)
- Introduction to portfolio Development Review the design projects / proposal
- Research portfolio cover and layout Start to build the digital portfolio
- Submission portfolio cover and layout design Continue to prepare and modify the portfolio
- Studio practice and tutorial
Programme Outlines (DE424317C)
DE424317C Professional Certificate in Fashion Sportswear and Bodywear Construction and Technology (150 hrs)
M1: FID4038Y - Fashion Sportswear Construction and Technology (75hrs)
- Introduction & fabric selection
- Block pattern making
- Demo: how to sew the first set assessments
- Sew the first set trial
- Design review and develop the pattern based on portfolio drawing
- Cutting and sewing
M2: FID4039Y - Fashion Bodywear Construction and Technology (75hrs)
- Bra categories, Various of back part
- Pattern-making theory
- How to measure: Measurement chart & measure method
- Definition of cup sizes & Sample sewing
- Fitting focus & casting
- Fitting photos & Model fitting
- Recut & resew new sample
- Model fitting & Seminar
Commencement and Application
DE424316C | DE424317C | |
Intake | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
Commencement | ||
Target Completion | ||
Class Day | Sat | Sat |
Class Time | 13:00 - 18:00 | 13:00 - 18:00 |
Venue | HKDI | HKDI |
Early Bird Deadline | Coming Soon | Coming Soon |
Online Application |
Course Fee
DE424316C | DE424317C | |
Full Fee | HK$24,000 | HK$30,000 |
Early Bird Fee (10% off) |
HK$21,600 | HK$27,000 |
After Vplus Reimbursement (based on early bird fee) |
HK$8,640 (saved HK$12,960) |
HK$10,800 (saved HK$16,200) |
Financial Aids |
➞ Payment Methods
Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.
Financial Aids
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This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4). |
Entry Requirements
Basic Qualification
(a) | - | Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR |
- | Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR | |
- | Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; OR | |
- | Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; OR | |
- | Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written. | |
(b) | Applicants are required to have at least 1 year of relevant working experience. | |
(c) | Basic knowledge in fashion and apparel is preferred. | |
(d) | An interview may also be required on a need basis. |
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, can be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.
Documents Required for Application
1) Completed Application Form (Online)
2) Upload Copy of proof for Academic Qualifications
3) Upload Copy of proof for Working Experience
Supporting Organisations
Supporting Organisations:
Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC)
Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA)
Design Council of Hong Kong (DCHK)
Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel (HKITA)
Hong Kong Intimate Apparel Industries' Association (HKIAIA)
Contact Us
3928 2777 peec.hkdi@vtc.edu.hk
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