The BA Fashion Design programme is offered as a 3-year Degree programme with pre-selected 2 lower level exit points as follows:
- A student can register for a one year Certificate in Fashion Design
- A student can register for a two year Diploma in Fashion Design
- A student who successfully completes year 1 & 2 can proceed to the third year to be awarded the BA
Degree for Fashion Design
INTRODUCTION:
NORTH WEST SCHOOL OF DESIGN is a private institution in the fashion, décor and art sectors that offer courses in and relating to fashion, interior and photography..
NWSD and its courses offer an entrepreneurial learning experience with real relevance. The NWSD course structures provide students with a ladder of opportunity. Courses are structured to accommodate individuals regardless of age, race, nationality, religion or political persuasion.
From 1998 to 2011, North West School of Design has successfully offered a 2 year diploma course in Clothing Design & Technology as a private FET (Further Education & Training) college.
In 2011, came the decision to not only re-register the college as HET (Higher Education & Training), but also to register and accredit two new degree courses: BA Fashion Design Degree and BSc Fashion Management & Communication Degree.
Both these 3 year courses have been developed with the vision that South African Fashion education not only needed to globalize, but also needed to adapt to the changes within the global fashion industry. Both these fashion degrees have been developed with focusing on globalization of communication, supply and manufacturing in the fashion industry.
Designers today not only look to local shores for supplies and contractors, and therefore foundation work to prepare globalized-entrepreneurial skills for our future designers have been added to our BA Fashion Design Degree course. Fashion communication has also been globalized with fashion blogging and fashion news portals that form an integral part of our industry in creating jobs and freelance opportunities. The foundation work for all forms of fashion communication and management has been added to our BSC Fashion Management & Management Degree, to ensure that these graduates are entrepreneurially prepared as freelancers and entrepreneurs from fashion writing careers to entrepreneurial opportunities in management of ranges.
To succeed in today’s fashion world, designers need to do more than sketch garments, buy fabrics and meet with clients. North West School of Design sets a strong foundation for future designers, fashion professionals and entrepreneurs who find it more than second nature to do that little more, to learn that little extra, to read that little longer and to adapt to an industry that in two years from now will be different from the industry we know today.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
NORTH WEST SCHOOL OF DESIGNS mission is to be a college of distinction and excellence, striving towards and remaining in the forefront of creative, entrepreneurial and technical training in
OUR VISION
To remain a design college that serves the respective industries by providing well trained and motivated professional designers and artists that the related industries wants to employ.
OUR STATUS
All our courses involve input from distinguished professionals, specialists and consultants, from the design, art, décor and educational fields, locally and abroad. This ensures that our courses are international compatible and meets international standards.
We have highly effective Quality Assurance procedures, which are based on South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Qualifications. The learning Programmes are being recorded and registered against the SAQA qualification: 57205
Provisionally accreditation application is with the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council of Higher Education (CHE). The application for the Candidacy Phase of the HEQC Accreditation process for the programme: Bachelor of Arts: Fashion Design, has been submitted successfully with reference number: H/PRO82/EOOKAN
Provisionally registration application is submitted to the Department of Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997.
Verification to our continuing legal status and application routes is available by request email to the principal:
North West School of Design is a member of Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development. (APPETD)
OUR REPUTATION
Our greatest success story is the achievements of our students and staff. The number and variety of competitions and awards they have won, nominations and their employment records has made us justifiably proud. Our past and present students, have helped to build our reputation over the years, both in the workplace, business world and as winners &/or finalists of local and international design competitions. For a small sampling of the caliber and quality of our students read more on our WALL OF FAME: www.nwsd.co.za
The NWSD brand has been built on staff and student credentials.
COURSE DURATION & CLASS TIMES:
- The BA Fashion Design Degree is a 3 year, fulltime course with exit levels after 1stand 2nd year.
- Each year consists of 4 terms and term breaks are estimated in accordance with provincial school term-
breaks.
- 2013 Classes start on Wednesday, 30 January 2013
- Classes are Monday to Friday – 08h30 to 16h00
- Morning sessions are from 08h30 to 13h30 (Tea break form 10hoo to 11hoo)
- Self-directed sessions are from 13h30 to 16:00 (With lecturer supervision)
- All of the above sessions will be attended as essential lecturing sessions, and are compulsory class hours.
- Attendance registers are kept at all sessions.
- Students may take 1 hour (per week) leave absence from self directed sessions for tuition related errands.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PRODCEDURE:
· - The minimum academic requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) - Matriculation (Grade 12) or an international equivalent.
· - The minimum institutional admission requirement is also a National Certificate (Vocational) (NCC) Level 4 issued by the Council of Further Educations and Training.
· - Candidates will be given an entrance exam which is designed to assess their admission-level capability. This entrance exam determines written communication skills, creative aptitude and technical abilities.
· - Candidates who have obtained less than 60% for this aptitude will first complete the Bridging Design Programme.
· - In order to support wider and more diverse access to higher education and efficient progression pathways with the higher education system, North West School of Design recognizes prior learning (RPL) for candidates that has not obtained a Matriculation Certificate, but is aged 22 years. These entrants are able to apply for registration based on the RPL application which includes the Entrance Exam, submission of the RPL application form , an interview with the principal, and completion of the Bridging Design Programme which will assess their knowledge, skills, values and attitudes embedded in this qualification.
· - Candidates from other institutions wishing to transfer to the North West School of Design will be considered on credit accumulation. Candidates must complete the entrance exam and submit their portfolio of work and results sheets, together with the RPL application form to the principal who will then evaluate their skills to determine if they can be admitted directly to second or third year or if they can be considered for partial exemption from the learning programme.
· - Foreign candidates must obtain the required visas and study permits as well as a valid temporary resident permits. Study permits are obtained from the South African Embassy/High Commission of Consulate in their home country. Study permits should be valid for Protocol General Sales t/a North West School of Design.
· - Prior training in sewing and arts are not admission requirements, but candidates must have a strong interest in fashion.
· - Candidates must read, write and understand English. A certain level of proficiency in English is required for success in Higher Education studies. This includes a pass in English at A-level or O-level. Other post-school English language qualifications will be evaluated on merit.
FEES AND PAYMENT DATES
NWSD does unfortunately not issue bursaries as these must be applied for directly with various institutes and corporations. NWSD will however assist and advice on the applications of such bursaries.
Candidates can however apply with NWSD for financial assistance towards levies, book fees and other fees but excludes the financial assistance of class fees.
Candidates can apply for student- loans at any FNB branch. NWSD will assist in the preparations for such applications.
ABSA Bank and Standard Bank can also assist, for further enquiries regarding, please email, charles@nwsd.co.za for assistance in this regard.
Please contact Charles on +27 18 462 5149 or charles@nwsd.co.za for the associated amounts of the following fees.
Please Note: The management of NWSD reserves the right to amend and revise the fees policies and will do so with sufficient notice.
SUBJECTS
BA Fashion Design students will complete all the FASHION DESIGN SUBJECTS which will ensure a strong foundation for creative and technical skills required by the global industry. These subjects cater for a high standard of pattern engineering and garment technology together with creative and innovative approaches to fashion. Emphasis is placed on production skill development.
BA Fashion Design students must complete at least one of the SELECTIVE-SUBJECTS per year. These Selective-subjects are presented as evening courses and are also open to the public. Fulltime students qualify for a 20% discounted fee for these courses.
Subjects
Pattern Engineering
Garment Construction
Garment Illustration (manual & computer)
Fashion Show
Tailoring
Quality Control
Computer Assisted Design
Machine Technology
Fusing and Pressing Technology
Creative Design
Lingerie & swimwear making
Corset Construction
Production & Product Development
Productivity management
Fashion Marketing
Fashion Entrepreneurship
Research, Reporting & Presentation
Pattern Theory
Construction Theory
Textile Technology
Fundraising
PATTERN ENGINEERING (PATTERN CONSTRUCTION)
Students develop the skill to engineer (design, plan and construct) patterns for exclusive Couture or mass produced (ready to wear) garments to appropriate standards.
Students begin by learning basics of measuring and to apply this to a basic block pattern which is then manipulated into any style thinkable.
Students develop an analyzing skill in pattern engineering which enables them to draft patterns for any fabric type, style, shape, size, gender and age.
Students learn to compile and follow pattern specifications.
Grading (sizing) of patterns forms an integral part of this subject.
Taking a pattern from a completed garment and combining existing patterns also forms part of intensive pattern classes.
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION (APPAREL CONSTRUCTION)
Without any depth, understanding and knowledge how clothes are constructed, a future in fashion is no more that an illusion. Designers are rarely responsible for the sewing of garments, but detailed knowledge and experience on various methods of construction is vital. Students develop experience in constructing different parts of the garment and the construction of different garment types.
Students learn various factory methods of construction as well as couture methods.
Students learn to compile plans for the correct procedures when identifying, preparing, joining & disposing of sewn components. (Construction plans)
1st year students complete an intense comprehensive sewing programme whereby up to 420 sewing techniques are completed as to prepare students for sewing of complete garments. 1st year students will also sew a kiddies’ wear garment set as well as the one design range for their fashion show (this includes a corset-bodice)
As a 2nd year student, a ladies jacket, lingerie set, swimwear suit and an active wear set is sewn. The fashion show also requires a 4 design range for 2nd year students.
3rd year students complete a designed garment made from a researched specialty fabric, develop advanced alteration techniques, complete the tailored suit and is required to finish a 6 design range for the fashion show.
GARMENT ILLUSTRATION (COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION1) (FASHION ILLUSTRATION1,2)
In the fashion industry, sketching of garments is the language we use to communicate detail, fit and construction. This is not only a creative, artistic approach, but more importantly a technical process as students have to consider the 3 dimensional form of the figure, the reaction of different fabric types and suitable construction techniques, whilst sketching a garment.
Students learn the principles of illustration including, proportion, technical drawings, shading, fabric rendering and a variety of story-board presentations.
Students learn various computer illustration & presentation techniques using Vector-based software programme.
Once all techniques have been mastered on manual systems, students learn to plan, draw and present designs using Illustrator, Corel Draw and other specialized industry CAD Software.
Techniques of sketching and presenting of designs are only taught in the first two years.
All other subjects in the 3rd year of study links back to garment illustration as each 3rd year subject and project starts off with a sketch.
All other subjects in the 3rd year of study links back to garment illustration as each 3rd year subject and project starts off with a sketch.
FASHION SHOW (PATTERN CONSTRUCTION, FASHION DESIGN, AND APPAREL CONSTRUCTION).
The annual Graduation Fashion show forms part of an Awards Ceremony at year-end. Students combine all training received in the relevant subjects and combine this into a realistic project.
Compile and co-ordinate ranges. Production planning and costing. Pattern construction. Mark, plan and cut fabrics. Assemble complete garments. Fit and alter garments. Production processes. Financial management of the range.
1styear students design and manufacture a one design range (3 garments = 1 design) according to a combined group theme. One of these garments will be corset-bodice. The garment is completed on a standard size 10 then fitted to the fashion show model. Any fitting alterations are made to the completed garment.
After submission of their ranges, 1st year students will be assigned to a 3rdyear student as fashion show assistant, assisting from pattern making, cutting, fitting, sewing and finishing.
1styear students are also involved in behind-the-scenes events co-ordination of the show by means of backstage management and dressing room assistance.
2ndyear students design and manufacture a four design range according to a specified theme. This will include a lined and beaded evening gown, a fantasy showpiece, a garment made from stretch fabric, a corset bodice, accessories, and a men’s wear set. A 2nd year student will not be assigned as an assistant to a 3rd year, but will also not receive a 1st year as assistant.
2ndyear students are involved with front-of-house events co-ordination of the fashion show by means of ticket collections, ushers, hostesses, etc.
3rdyear students will design and manufacture a 6 garment range. 3 of these designs will be exclusive couture garments and 3 designs will be a mass producible, mix-&-match retail range. The retail range will be produced on industrial machinery and systems.
TAILORING (APPAREL CONSTRUCTION)
3rdyear students will design and tailor a 2 piece suit for a customer. This will be done on traditional men’s tailoring techniques even if the customer suit is for a female customer.
2ndyear students design and tailor a 2 piece ladies tailored suit.
QUALITY CONTROL (APPAREL CONSTRUCTION)
Students learn how to set and maintain a quality system in the clothing industry. Understanding of SABS Quality standards. Financial implications of quality. Quality audits.
Working with and applying the Markham™ Quality Standards manual and other retail manuals
1styear students are introduced to the principals of Quality Control and Fitting remedies.
2ndyear students learn to set and follow quality standards for couture exclusives as well as mass produced garments
3rdyear students compile a Retail Quality Standards manual as production planning of their mass producible fashion range.
COMPUTER ASSISTED DESIGN
Students develop an understanding of the operation and application of CAD systems.
2ndyear students complete computerized layouts for cutting of mass produced ranges
3rdyear students complete computerized grading of patterns (standard sizing)
3rdyear students also get the opportunity to draft computerized patterns for their fashion show ranges and to combine existing patterns and alter style details.
MACHINE TECHNOLOGY (APPAREL CONSTRUCTION)
Identification of various industrial machines and developing an understanding of their specific uses.
Setting of sewing machines (Industrial & Domestic).
Maintenance plans for repairs.
FUSING AND PRESSING TECHNOLOGY (APPAREL CONSTRUCTION)
Students are introduced to a wide variety of interlinings, their applications, problem solving and the selection of correct interlining.
Pressing forms an integral part of garment finishing and incorrect planning and techniques can result in major losses. Students are introduced to all the correct techniques for various styles and fabric types.
FASHION DESIGN
1styear students develop a clear understanding of the principles of design including proportion, balance, colour, etc. Students develop an understanding of their creativity and its influences on their designs.
2ndyear students learn how to develop a range.
2nd year students explore and expand their creativity with the design and make of the Little-Black-Dress which will be constructed with a technical fabric (fabric made using a creative technique). Creative projects also include hat-making and accessory design and make.
Students participate in two annual Advertising Fashion Shows whereby the student will design, make and model a garment made out of packaging and branding material.
Students enter for external fashion competitions. (A minimum of 2 competitions per year)
Styling
LINGERIE AND SWIMWEAR MAKING (APPAREL CONSTRUCTION)
2ndyear students construct a lingerie set using a standardized, commercial pattern
2ndyear students design, make and fit a swimwear suit, using a pattern that has been drafted to the student’s or customer’s exact body measurements.
CORSET CONSTRUCTION (APPAREL CONSTRUCTION)
Corsets date back as far as the 15th century with many patents and secrets evolving from these mysterious garments.
1styear students are introduced to the wonderful work of the corsetiere. From corset terminology, history of styles, corset designing and corset patternmaking to boning selection and placement. Fitting of the corset and construction techniques form part of this lecture.
PRODUCTION & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (PRODUCTION)
1st year students develop an understanding of design and manufacturing processes and systems. Logical flow of all product development and quality control documents forms an integral part of product development for 1styear students.
The evaluating, researching, comparing and optimizing of production systems forms part of the 2nd year syllabus. Further to this is the issue and receive of materials. Waste reduction management. Stock taking systems. . Handling systems, Cutting room control, production plans.
3rd year students get the opportunity to apply all of the above in various projects that link subjects to enable students to apply all practical and academic theory into a realistic product development assignment.
PROUDUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT (PRODUCTION)
3rdyear students learn to identify strategies to achieve sustainable competitive advantage for a clothing company. Establish standards and plan, measure and monitor productivity. Practical application of work measurements, method studies and specialised studies. Setting and maintaining acceptable levels of productivity against set times, methods and quality.
FASHION MARKETING
Fashion marketing has a major contribution to make towards business success in the ever-changing global and domestic marketplace. Students learn to plan, conduct and analyse market surveys. Student will learn brand building, advertising and promotion techniques.
Fashion Brand Marketing considers the design, development and marketing strategies of diverse fashion brands.
Marketing Communications considers new and old media ways of communicating fashion brands to different consumer target groups.
International Marketing and Retailing Strategies examine case studies of successful international fashion corporations in different global markets and contexts. All units are assessed by a mix of academic papers and presentations.
Psychology of fashion will show students how to get customers to buy and to identify product features and what advantages and benefits the product has to the consumer.
FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The success of a designer is measured in sales, to obtain this success; students develop business skills and entrepreneurial opportunities in order to apply basic business principles that are focused on the fashion industry.
Students get to explore career opportunities and gain an understanding of how the industry works, by means of the annual Entrepreneurship week whereby industry leaders are invited to present their careers to students by presentation and a Q & A session.
Students learn to foster and maintain customer relations for couture, mass production and retail. Various aspects of customer psychology are explored.
Write and present a business plan and business proposal,
Compile a design portfolio and CV.
Produce and use spreadsheets for the designers bookkeeping systems.
Develop and update a supplier’s file. Global supply chain management for sourcing of materials and supplies.
Students are introduced to human resource management and public relations.
Students are introduced to the role of the fashion buyer.
RESEARCH, REPORTING & PRESENTATION
PATTERN THEORY (PATTERN CONSTRUCTION)
Includes the language and set rules of patternmaking in an academic format, as opposed to the practical application. It includes all the standardizations of measurements used to draft patterns. (For example: standard widths of collars and buttonstands). This theory also aids in quality management.
CONSTRUCTION THEORY (APPAREL CONSTRUCTION)
Includes the language and set rules of sewing garments, in an academic format rather than the practical application, for quality management purposes. It includes all the quality standards regarding sewing techniques. (For example: Types of stitches to be used for variety of fabrics and garments, type of zip technique to be used for various garments.)
TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
Students learn to identify and use appropriate materials in the manufacturing process and gain familiarity with the characteristics and textures of fabrics.
Students learn the technical aspects of textiles and the methods and techniques of production.
Fabrics are analyzed for purposes of developing an understanding of the characteristics of fabric and how the design is influenced by this.
Classifying of various types of fabrics, their handling and care.
Fabric modification, weaving and fabric testing form part of the practical applications for this subject.
FUNDRAISING (FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
Students are introduced to case studies and success stories of fundraising projects run by organizations and individuals.
Students are introduced to fashion related fundraising opportunities and contracts and learn how to work with fundraising organizations like Hospice, Round Table etc.
Students learn how to plan, manage and complete large fashion related fundraising events and how to use such events as brand building and community up-liftment projects.
All funds raised by students go towards their fashion show expenses and resources levies.
1styear students plan, manage and complete individual fundraising projects for funds towards fashion show expenses.
2ndyear students plan, manage and complete group fundraising projects for funds towards fashion show expenses and resources levies
3 rd year students plan, manage and complete fundraising projects that involves sourcing of external sponsors to assist in future business endeavors, fashion show expenses, resources levies.
RECOGINITIONS, AFFILITIONS AND CONNECTIONS:
Vicky Visage – Fashion Publicist
South African Fashion Week
iFashion.co.za
Freundeberg Non Wovens – for technical assistance in interlining selection. This international company assists with the supply of lecturing material as well as products used for training and construction.
Michael Bezuidenhout Couture
Jose de Canha Couture
Anneli Strydom – Xenn Models
Zee Dysan – Upstage School of performing arts
Bernina Head Office
Bargaining Council for the Clothing Industry
Sandra Burke – Fashion Author
Carol Watkinson – Fabrics Unravelled CC (Textile Courses)
Right Move Clothing - Clothing Manufacturers
Gill Adams – Honey Accessories
Benjamin Woollens
Elna Thelcor – Klerksdorp
RS Sport – Clothing Manufacturers
Lectra Systems – (CAD software)
Markhams™ supplier manual and quality standards forms part of the NWSD syllabus.
Marinique Lingerie
North West Craft & Design Institute
ifashion network.com
Tertiary Education.co.za
Fashion Incubator Blog
Redress Consultancy
Mike Pocket – Benclo Recruitment
CSIR
University North West – Consumer Studies
Pixie Productions
Sandy Botha – Local Economical Development
Wesvaal Chamber of Business
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