COURSE: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CLOTHING

This diploma makes provision for students with an interest in clothing and pattern construction, textiles and interior.  Interior decorating is based on the principle that furniture in any home must be practical and aesthetically pleasing.  The design of clothing for men, women and children is an integral part of the three-year course.  A student will be able to compile an impressive portfolio of work at the end of the three-year diploma course.

Type: undergraduate diploma

Duration: 3 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• Clothing Construction


• Pattern Construction


• Textile Technology


• Interior


• History of Fashion


• Communication


• End-user Computing

Second year subjects:

• Clothing Construction


• Pattern Construction


• Textile Technology


• Interior


• Retail Practice


• Promotion: Food


• Behavioural Studies

Third year subjects:

• Clothing Construction


• Pattern Construction


• Interior


• Retail Practice


• Language


• Promotion: Clothing


• Business Management


• Marketing

Careers: clothing, retail manager, clothing constructor.

Source: www.cut.ac.za

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