The BSC. Fashion Management & Communication 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 Management and Communications
· A student can register for a two year Diploma in Fashion Management & Communication
· A student who successfully completes year 1 & 2 can proceed to the third year to be awarded the BSc Degree for Fashion Management And Communication
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 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.
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 Consumer Science Fashion Management and Communication, has been submitted successfully with reference number: H/PRO82/EOO2CAN
Provisionally registration application is send 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 BSC. Fashion Management & Communication Degree is a 3 year, fulltime course with exit levels after 1st and 2ndyear.
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 PROCEDURE:
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.
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 assistancetowards 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.zafor assistance in this regard.
Please contact Charles on +27 18 462 5149 or charles@nwsd.co.zafor 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.
Non-refundable fees refer to the non-refunding (no repayment) to candidates or students who cancel of fail to take his/her place in class.
A non-refundable Registration Fee is payable before 10 December 2012 and only once the entrance exam has been completed successfully.
A non-refundable ‘Late Application Fee’ of R800 is payable for registrations after 10 December 2012, but before 21 January 2013.
The non-refundable Bridging Course Fee is payable on or before 15 January 2013. Candidates having to complete THE BRIDGING COURSE prior to registration will not be charged with the ‘Late Application Fee’.
Students must supply their own sewing machine and over-lockerand must also note that these items are for their own cost and are not included in the class fees. Students are advised not to purchase any machine prior to the start of class in January, as the lecturers will advise students on machine specifications. The sewing machine is needed by 4 February 2013.
Students must supply their own stationary, pattern paper and project boards and class material. A list of these requisites will be issued with registration. It is compulsory that each student have and use their own items as borrowing from other students affects the productivity of students.
Students must supply their own fashion show fabrics. Students complete various fundraising projects to cover these costs, but students who fail to participate in fundraising projects will be liable to settle this individually.
3rd year students will not supply their own Tailoring fabrics as this men’s suit must be tailor-made for a customer who will be responsible for payment of fabrics. Payment date will be advised prior to 3rd year of study.
Students will be responsible to pay for all personal copiesat the rate charged per copy. This excludes copies issued by lecturers, but includes copies made by students for projects and personal use. Cash payments only.
The Design-Kit Fee includes the X!act Design Patternmaker™, DVD set, Carry Bag and manual. This kit may be revised with notice to students. This is payable in advance or with monthly installments.
The Manual-Kit Fee includes class notes and handouts that are either bounded stapled or unfastened copies (This is determined by student preference or purpose of notes). This is a once-off payment, payable in advance or with contractual monthly installments. A list of all manuals will be issued with registration. This list will be revised at each year-end and new items that might be included in the kit will be notified to the students. Students will be invoiced accordingly
The Sewing-Kit Fee is optional and includes a package of all sewing equipment that is needed for all garment technology subjects. This is a once off payment, payable in advance by 30 March 2013. Alternatively, students can however purchase individual items from external suppliers. A sewing kit list will be issued with registration.
The Book-Kit Fee includes various prescribed books and is a once off payment, payable in advance or with contractual monthly installments. The books will however only be issued as and when the corresponding subject is presented. A book list will be issued with registration. This list will be revised at each year-end and students will be notified of new books to that might be added to this list. Students will be invoiced accordingly.
The Lingerie and Swimwear Kit includes fabrics and trims required and is a once off payment, payable in advance in 2nd year of study. Payment date will be advised. Students are encouraged to complete this project for a customer who will ultimately pay for the kit. Students who make the sets for themselves will have to pay for the kits.
The Annual Resources Fee includes the ongoing quality assurance of our courses and to maintain this, NWSD continuously needs to maintain and expand on our educational material and IT sources. This fee is payable with the start of each new year for the 2nd and 3rd year student groups. This includes access to library material, computer access and internet usage. Students are advised and encouraged to pay this from their annual Fundraising balance. This fee also includes the registration for each New Year.
The Fashion Show Participation Fee is a ramp fee for each fashion show design to be showcased by students and includes the production cost of the annual Graduation Fashion Show to cover costs for staging, sound and lighting. Students complete various fundraising projects to cover these costs, but students who fail to participate in fundraising projects will be liable to settle this individually.
The Fashion Show Ticket Fee is for the minimum amount of tickets to be sold by each student. Students who fail to sell tickets to friends and family will be liable to settle this individually.
Class fees (tuition fees) are either paid annually (year in advance), termly, (at the start of each new term) or monthly, (at the beginning of the month, month in advance).
Class fees are payable over 12 months for students who complete the 1st year Certificate course
Class fees are payable over 24 months for students who complete the 2 year Diploma course
Class fees are payable over 36 months for students who complete the 3 year Degree course
Annual, termly or monthly class fees that have been paid are non-refundable.
Students who withdraw from the course after the first 2 weeks of class will be pay a cancellation fee of R5000.00.
Students who withdraw from the course after this 2 week period will be responsible for 100% of the class fees payable for the exit level (years of study) which has been registered for.
A Student who has failed the academic year shall not receive any reimbursement of their tuition fee.
The Student’s failure to attend lectures for whatever reason shall in no way entitle him/her to a reduction in fees, nor will it absolve him/her from full liability for the payment of fees and other charges.
Students will pay the 1st year Examination Fee for the Final 1st year-end-exam. All students will write the Final 1st year-end-exam.
Students will pay the 2nd year Examination Fee for the Final 2nd year-end-exam together with submission of the application to write the Final 2nd year-end-exam.
Students will pay a Degree Assessment Fee with submission of assessment reports and criteria required.
Re-assessment fee of R200-00 is payable with the re-writing or re-completion of a failed project or test. This re-assessment will be completed within 2 weeks. Re-assessment does not apply to students who have been absent without certified reason.
Re-lecture fee of R45 per hour is payable for important classes missed due to unnecessary absenteeism.
(Absent without reason) This excludes absenteeism with medical certification or ‘absent with reason cases where the lecturer will assist students free of charge. NWSD lecturers reserve the right to impose this upon students who have been absent with critical classes or demonstrations.
SUBJECTS
BSC. Fashion Management & Communication students will complete all the FASHION MANAGEMENT SUBJECTS which will ensure a strong foundation for creative, communicational, administrative and technical skills required by the global industry.
BSC. Fashion Management & Communication 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:
Fashion Buying
Trend Forecasting
Trend Analysing
Fashion Journalism
CMT Control
Quality Assessments
Merchandising
Garment Illustration (manual & computerized)
Styling & Design Principles
Blogging & on-line Editing
Introduction to patterns
Introduction to construction
Production & Product Development
Productivity management
Fashion Marketing
Fashion Entrepreneurship
Research, Reporting & Presentation
Pattern Theory
Construction Theory
Textile Technology
INTRODUCTION TO 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 learn to compile and follow pattern specifications.
Taking a pattern from a completed garment and combining existing patterns also forms part of intensive pattern classes.
INTRODUCTION TO 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)
1styear 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)
GARMENT ILLUSTRATION (COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION1) (FASHION ILLUSTRATION)
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.
FASHION SHOWS (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.
FASHION BUYING
An overview of the role of buyers in fashion, including merchandising, promotion and interpretation of trends
Apply knowledge and understanding of international trade documents
Apply basic principles of local and international trade
Buying & planning functions in the wholesale and retail industry
Determine selling prices
Buying merchandise
Sourcing and selecting & developing of international suppliers
Negotiating with suppliers
Range planning
Importing merchandise
Internet purchasing
Manage the financial performance of a range
TREND FORECASTING
Understand the future so you can create it and not react to it
Concept of trends, global trends and contemporary fashion
Cultural studies & analysis
Fashion analysis and consumer behavior. Sociology of fashion is a key element to understanding fashion movements and changes in fashion
Forecast assessments and case studies
Detect threats
Graphic design for visual ( and written and oral) communication and presentations
TREND ANALYSING (TREND FORECASTING)
An introduction to project management where trend analysis as a mathematical technique that uses historical results to predict future outcome. This is achieved by tracking variances in cost and schedule performance.
Trend analysis often refers to the science of studying changes in social patterns, including fashion, technology and the consumer behavior
Students use project management tools to statistically investigate and prove how a range is performing in the market
FASHION JOURNALISM
Fashion writing and communication has never been so exciting or had such career potential, ranging from print and broadcast to fashion film and online media.
This subject is designed to equip students with the practical and critical skills needed to success in various areas of fashion journalism.
Introduction to various media types (magazines, news, blogs, etc) Students will be versatile enough to meet the demands and challenges of today’s fashion journalism in its different forms and to contribute meaningfully to the discipline. Understanding of fashion writing and communication, within the changing framework of digital technologies and Innovation.
Report – Interview – Inquiry – News, Information – Fashion (including an analysis of clothes) – Fashion Description (photo collage, words, starching or drawing) – Advertising etc.
Criticisms, judgments, opinions will be discussed openly in the class.
CMT CONTROL (PRODUCTION)
3rd year students develop a range for production at a local CMT manufacturer.Includes all aspects from supply management, setting of standards, costing, product development and production planning to overseeing manufacture of garments by a sub contractor.
MERCHANDISING (FASHION BUYING)
Analyse & respond to merchandise performance
Accurately forecast merchandise
Allocate stock to stores
Producing a financial budget for a range of merchandise.
Monitoring the performance of a range of merchandise.
Recommending action required to improve the performance.
BLOGGING & ON-LINE EDITING (FASHION JOURNALISM)
Students learn communication skills in writing for blogs or news portals.
Introduction to all on line communication opportunities
Case Studies
The role of the fashion blogger and on line editor
Keeping track of the on line fashion world and interacting on blogs and news portals
How to set up a blog &/ Or news portal and how this is managed as an enterprise
STYLING & DESIGN PRINCIPLES (FASHION DESIGN)
1st year students develop a clear understanding of the principles of design including proportion, balance, colour, etc. Students develop an understanding of their creativity and its influence of their designs.
2nd year students learn how a range is developed.
Practical styling projects will include fashion show and visual displays
Students are introduced to the basics of styling
The role of the stylist in the global fashion world.
PRODUCTION & PROCUCT 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 1st year students.
The evaluation, 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)
3rd year 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 PUBLICISTS & PR (FASHION JOURNALISM)
Fashion publicists work with fashion companies and designers to help them build a positive image and develop and create many promotional offers and publicity to create awareness among the targeted audience. Being a fashion publicist is more specialized than fashion marketing as the fashion publicists represents his client to media exposure as the main objective.
Students are introduced to mass communication strategies
Customer profiling
Identifying the differences between PR & marketing
How to build up a media data base.
How to write efficient press releases for an assorted range of media
Networking as a PR or publicist
Case studies
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 button stands). 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.
1st year students plan, manage and complete individual fundraising projects for funds towards fashion show expenses.
2nd year 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
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
Assessments are project-based with internal moderation. All work is assessed on an ongoing basis. All assessments are done according to moderation formulations that have been created over the last 13 years. Formulas vary from subject to subject. Students are introduced to moderation formulas when projects are issued.
Deadlines of projects are of extreme importance at NWSD. The global fashion industry is driven by deadlines and as lecturers we have to ensure that our future graduates can meet deadlines. Late submissions of projects are therefore penalized.
Garments made by students for assessment (which do not form part of the annual Graduation Fashion Show) will be assessed by means of a termly Moderation Show, whereby external moderators are invited to assess the overall fit and quality of the garment once the internal moderation has been completed by lecturers. Moderation Shows may be in form of a fashion show or a visual display.
Assessments and examinations are in line with the North West School of Design Attendance Policy.
1styear students submit projects and write tests through-out the scheduled terms. The marks obtained from these assessments are produced on a Term-End Result sheet.
At the end of the first year, students complete the Final 1st year-end-exam after payment of the 1st year Examination Fee.
For students to successfully proceed to the next level as a second year student, or to obtain the 1st year Certificate in Fashion Design, the assessments of the Final 1st year-end-exam, as well as the assessments on the Term-End Result sheets are combined to establish the year mark.
A 50% pass rate has to be obtained for the first year mark.
Students, who fail to obtain a pass rate due to the failing of Term assessments, will have to re-register as a first year students.
Students, who fail the first year due to the failing of the Final 1styear-end-exam, can apply for a re-write, before the commencement of class the following year. The 1st year re-write cost is fixed at R1000-00, provided that the student has not been absent for more than 25% of the year.
Students who fail to produce a Selective Subject Certificate (part time course) will not be issued with the one year Certificate in Fashion Design. Student’s who proceed to Degree year, will produce 3 certificates at the end of the 3rd year and not at this stage.
2nd year students submit projects and write tests through-out the scheduled terms. The marks obtained from these assessments are produced on a Term-End Result sheet.
2nd year students have to formally apply with the principal of NWSD to write the Final 2-year-end-exam. For application the principal must receive the student’s portfolio, absenteeism report, application fee and the 2ndyear end result form.
Students who have been absent for more than 40 days over the 2 years will not be granted permission to write the final 2 year exam. This refers to absenteeism without certification.
Students, who have a less than 50% average for their 2ndyear final mark, will not be granted permission to write the Final 2 year-end-exam before re-writes of the failed subjects have been successfully completed. The Re-assessment fee of R200 per assessment applies. It is advisable that students apply for these re-assessments through-out the term as not to have any re-assessments done close to the scheduled Final 2 year-end-exam.
The final 2-year examination is a 2-week, 100 hour exam consisting of practical and theoretical sections. Students who pass this examination may progress to the 3rdyear or may exit at this level with a Diploma in Fashion Design issued by North West School of Design. Only student’s who have registered for a Diploma exit level, may exit at this stage.
Students, who fail this exam, may apply for a re-write at a fixed cost of R2000-00, provided that students have not been absent for more than 25% of the year.
Students who exit the course at this level will first produce the 2 required Selective Subjects Certificates prior to receiving the Diploma.
At the end of the 3rd year, students submit the following in order to receive a Bachelors in Fashion Design issued by North West School of Design
Business plan or business proposal completed during the 3rdyear.
CV & Portfolio completed during the 3rd year.
Thesis or Text book on prescribed subjects.
3 Fashion articles, blogs or instruction guides written within the 3rdyear
Year end result of 3rd year which includes assessments of projects & subjects completed in 3rd year.
Absenteeism report of 3rd year.
Completion report of the production presentation done during the 3rdyear.
Fundraising report of fundraising projects completed during the 3rdyear.
All of the above will be assessed by a panel of external and internal moderations. Students will have to receive an average of 50% for assessments of the above.
Students who fail to receive an average of 50% will apply for re-submission at a cost of R4000-00, provided that students have not been absent for more than 25% of the year.
Students must produce the 3 required Selective Subject Certificates prior to receiving the degree.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students who have absenteeism problems not only suffer academically, but also socially. Absenteeism leads to inadequate learning on the part of the student and affects their overall performance. In the class or group situation, absenteeism of some of the students leads to unsatisfactory class averages and because our lecturer’s job performance is measured on class averages obtained by the group, NWSD cannot tolerate any unnecessary absenteeism and late comings of students.
Because the link between absenteeism and exam performance is strong, the following rules and regulations apply:
A Re-lecture fee of R45 per hour is payable for important classes missed due to unnecessary absenteeism. (Absent without reason) This excludes absenteeism with medical certification or ‘absent with reason’ cases where the lecturer will assist students free of charge. NWSD lecturers reserve the right to impose this upon students who have been absent with critical classes or demonstrations.
Absent With Reason refers to absenteeism with medical certification or approved written confirmation
Absent Without Reason refers to absenteeism without valid reason or certification
It is compulsory that students inform lecturers of reason for absenteeism on the day of absenteeism, by means of sms message or telephone call. Informing a lecturer does not automatically constitute to Absent WITH reason, but only serves as notification process to prevent the lecturer from following up on the absenteeism
In extreme cases of absenteeism, lecturers will follow up with parents &/or contracting party to establish the parent’s knowledge of such absenteeism
Unnecessary late coming for class will be recorded as absenteeism from class
Re-writes for tests will not be conducted for absentees who are absent WITHOUT reason.
Re-writes for final exam will not be conducted for students who have not reached a 75% attendance rate within that year
From time to time, absenteeism will be taken into account with assessment of projects
RECOGNITIONS, 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
CAREERS IN FASHION MANAGEMENT & COMMUNCIATION
Fashion Buyer | Oversees the development of a range ordered for a specific retailer. |
Merchandiser | Conceptualize, design, and implement window and in-store displays for both online & merchant retailers |
Fashion Journalist | Reports on the latest fashion designs, trends and events for fashion magazines, newspapers, blogs or news portals |
Costume Designer | Design, style and manage costumes for film, video, TV and theatre |
Fashion Potographer | Managing the full photo procedures, art direction, styling and editing |
Trend Forecaster | Gives a research service and much more to enable brands, designers and manufacturers to develop successful collections season after season |
Trend Analyst | Researches and monitors how current trends are performing in the market |
Illustrator | To translate and communicate an idea or image of a garment. An illustrator shows a representation or design of a garment for marketing &/or construction purposes. |
Graphic Designer for Clothing | Prepares CAD presentations for major retail clients. |
Production Manager / Specialist | Planning, organization, co-ordination and control of production in a clothing factory. The person who directs and oversees operations in a production setting. |
Stylist | Selects wardrobe for private clients, editorial features and TV. |
Fashion Marketer | |
Quality Controller | To ensure quality standards are in place for production teams and to constantly measure quality against set standards |
Clothing Technologist | Work on the development of products normally within a fashion supplier or fashion retailer head office, improve production efficiency and quality, and liaise with those involved in the production process. |
Procurement Specialist | Stock control of materials and trims. Selection of suppliers and purchasing of fabrics and trims |
Lecturer | Educators specialize in various fields of training from entrepreneurial studies to construction technology |
Clothing Productivity Specialist | Implements initiatives and strategies to improve existing processes and to develop new processes to better the management of labour within a clothing factory. |
Fashion Agent | Represents designer collections to boutiques, showrooms, fashion weeks or trade shows |
Retail/Boutique Management | Maintains the overall quality and day-to-day operations of a clothing store or boutique |
Fashion Events co-ordinator | Plan, promotes and co-ordinates fashion related events; fashion shows, trade shows, fashion weeks, fashion shoots, boutique launches, label launches, etc. |
Fashion Publicist | Establishes a valuable image for a fashion designer, promotes and markets a designer label. Creates and maintains awareness of clients (designers) |
Fashion Editor | Plan, co-ordinate and direct fashion magazines and fashion news portals. |
Fashion Blogger | Manages blog sites & writes about new collections, designers, fashion news and controversial fashion issues. The Fashion VIP job? |
Image Consultant | Promotes new fashions and selects styles and colours for clients or groups |
SELECTIVE SUBJECTS
B.Sc. students must select subjects from this list. These subjects are presented as part time courses and are all 2 month part time courses, twice weekly. B.SC students must complete one of these subjects per year.
Shoe Design | A Hands-on course, students will learn about a variety of topics including measuring, shoes styles, pattern designing, material selection, and using hand tools. Over the course of the workshop, students will make a pair of shoes for themselves using hand tools. |
Window Dressing | Principles of window display, allocation of windows. Planning & preparation of displays Props and lighting, Selecting stock for displays. Promotional signage, marking & ticketing |
Fashion Events Management | Budgeting & Financial management, venue, models, fittings, publicity and Marketing. Invitations, ticket sales, seating & event layout. Production (music, lights, backstage). Case studies and types of events |
Fashion Photography | What is fashion photography & commercial photography? The role of the fashion photographer. Developing a style. How to get the right shot. Photography techniques. Formulate & style a fashion shoot. Styling. |
Theatrical Costume Design | This course aims to introduce you to the process of costume design for theatre performance and film. The course emphasis is on character analysis and the visual rendering of character, supporting the dynamics of text, creating visual relationships and the communication of ideas through to the eye of the spectator. The course covers the analysis of script or synopsis for the scene breakdown and character breakdown chart, historical research, the role and responsibility of the costume designer, creative interpretation and concept development, storyboarding, communication through presentation of ideas in 2D and 3D, pre-production and production processes and the development of your critical eye. You will finish with a combination of practical understanding of the industry requirements and a portfolio of project work reflecting the costume designer's creative process. It welcomes learners from a wide range of disciplines, those wanting to develop, diversify and extend their current creative experiences towards costume design for performance. |
Image Consulting | Learn what colors look best on you and others. Discover your own fashion style and be able to determine that of others. And most importantly, learn how to shop according to color and fashion style for yourself and others – mixing high fashion with a stellar education. Not only will this course revolutionize your life, you will also have the opportunity to freelance or add to your existing fashion profile |
Bridal Couture | The course is aimed to prepare professionals in design, pattern making, sewing and fitting for wedding dresses. The plan of study covers different subjects from the basic notions, through to veils and other accessories. |
Fundamentals of Jewellery Design | Sketch and cultivate technical designs. Become familiar with basic design concepts, Draw 3 D forms. Develop Jewelry fabrication skills, Introduction to materials, Design principles in designing jewelry pieces. Overview of manufacturing processes |
Comprehensive Accessory Design | Includes designing, sketching, fabrics, patternmaking and sewing of ties, gloves, handbags, wallets, purses, hats and a wide variety of accessories. |
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