You are someone who walks by designer store windows or fashion mannequins and says to yourself, “I could have easily designed that dress!” And your friends keep telling you what great taste you have. Deep inside, you relish the challenge of creating a fashion statement, driving fashion trends and having a say in the process of making fashion. Know what? We’ve got just the course for you.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admission & Requirements'. |
The Course
The fashion industry is a dazzling, exciting and bewildering arena of many specialised areas. The course offers a broad overview of the industry, as well as an introduction to design fundamentals. When you are better-informed, you can then choose to specialise in either the niche area of Fashion Design & Merchandising or Retail & Visual Merchandising.
In Fashion Design & Merchandising, you will discover the challenging intricacies of the apparel design and merchandising workflow. You will learn about, and experiment with, different fabrics and trims to translate your bold visions in fashion and apparel into actua wearable pieces. You will learn the key tools of drafting, draping and sewing to bring your ideas into fruition on the catwalk.
Retail & Visual Merchandising is no less exciting an area if you enjoy the business end of fashion. You will learn about all the activities related to the business aspects of developing, promoting, marketing and managing apparel items from conception to purchase. Essentially, you will better understand the fashion customer and you will use this knowledge to its best advantage in your product line.
Career Opportunities
Retail & Visual Merchandising graduates land successful careers as fashion stylists, retail supervisors, fashion advisors, buyers, fashion editors, visual merchandisers, display artists and fashion show coordinators and event managers, while Fashion Design & Merchandising graduates make fashion waves as apparel and textiles designers, merchandisers with apparel manufacturers and product development department, assistant pattern-makers and sample- makers. Some of our graduates have even set up their own businesses.
Selection Procedure
All applications meeting our minimum entry requirements are considered. Candidates with good O level results may apply via the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE).
Candidates with good portfolios and strong inclination for creativity and design may apply through the Joint Polytechnic Special Admission Exercise (JPSAE). If shortlisted, you may be required to attend an interview to which you should bring samples/ portfolios of your work in art and design exercises or other media of expression that show evidence of creativity and imagination. You may also show certificates of completed courses and letters of recommendation from employers. Other qualities like commitment, motivation and passion for art and design are most favourably considered. The process seeks to ascertain your aptitude, attitude, knowledge and potential for the course.
Minimum Entry Requirements
English Language (EL1)* Grades 1-6
Mathematics (E or A) Grades 1-7
Any three other subjects, excluding CCA Grades 1-6
Applicants must also have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Additional Science, Art / Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3-D Animation, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Food & Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronices, General Science, Higher Art, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Media Studies (English), Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
*Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ Unified Examination Chinese (UEC) holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the relevant English Language (e.g. Bahasa Inggeris).
Note: Applicants who have partial or complete colour appreciation deficiency should not apply for this course.
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | : min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | : 20 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | : 57 credit units |
| Option Subjects | : 36 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | : min 122 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Additional Information
Enquiries
For Admission & Application Enquiries:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67882000
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
For Course Enquiries:
| SCH | Tel | Website | |
| ASc | 6780 5322 | http://www-as.tp.edu.sg | aschotline@tp.edu.sg |
| BUS | 6780 5127 | http://www-bus.tp.edu.sg | bushotline@tp.edu.sg |
| DES | 6780 5133 | http://www-des.tp.edu.sg | deshotline@tp.edu.sg |
| ENG | 6780 5144 | http://www-eng.tp.edu.sg | enghotline@tp.edu.sg |
| HSS | 6780 6565 | http://www-hss.tp.edu.sg | hsshotline@tp.edu.sg |
| IIT | 6780 5158 | http://www-iit.tp.edu.sg | iit@tp.edu.sg |
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
