Introduction

Programme Objectives 
The Higher Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication is a diagnostic foundation programme to gain the necessary skill-set and knowledge to confidently apply to a suitable undergraduate course in the discipline of Fashion.

The objectives of the programmes are:

• To offer a holistic introduction to Fashion Marketing and Communication, combining industry awareness, technical expertise, and verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• To provide a sound knowledge base of concepts in Fashion Marketing, Communication and Retailing, while exploring branding and design influences.
• To provide an essential awareness of the global fashion system to understand how fashion and lifestyle brands interact with their consumers through a variety of media and channels.
• To provide the guidance to create a portfolio - suitable to apply for Bachelor of Arts programmes in Fashion-related disciplines - that shows creative research, wide cultural references, concept development through mixed media work including digital work.
• To provide first-hand experience of the Fashion Industry, through live projects with industry partners, participation in local and international competitions, industry visits and events.

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Communication Principles
Fashion History and Culture
Fashion Image: Photography and Styling
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
Fashion Experimentation
Experience Design

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
1 GCE 'A' Levels OR
International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Arts OR
Fashion-related foundation diplomas from local polytechnics or other Private Education Institutes (PEIs) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education OR
Mature candidates who are 30 years old and above with at least 8 years relevant work experience OR
International Foundation Diploma in Fashion and Design Marketing by MDIS

English Language Requirements
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent OR
IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent OR
Pass the MDIS English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Full-time: 9 months

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Fees & Funding

Fees & Structure (Local)

Application fees: S$108.00

Fees & Structure (International) Application fees: S$486.00

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
   Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.