You are someone who walks past designer store windows or fashion mannequins and say to yourself, “I could have easily designed that dress!” And your friends keep telling you what great taste you have too. Deep inside, you would 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 mind-boggling arena of many specialised areas. To discover the niche that you are best in, 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 actual 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.
The course relies on Problem-based Learning and hands-on training to train and develop multi-skilled professionals who can blend innovation with sound work values and business practices.
Career Opportunities
Stepping out from our Apparel Merchandising course, our graduates are in demand as merchandisers, retail managers and assistant buyers. Visual Merchandising graduates land successful careers as fashion stylists, visual merchandisers, display artists and fashion show coordinators and event managers, while Apparel Design graduates will help make fashion waves working as assistant apparel and textiles designers, assistant pattern-makers and sample-makers. And yes, 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
To be eligible for selection, you must also have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Art, Art & Design, Higher Art, Biology, Combined Science, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Integrated Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
*SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/Paper 322)/ Communication English or English Language (for UEC holders).
Note: Applicants who have (partial/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 | : 19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | : 54 credit units |
| Option Subjects | : 36 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | : min 127 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 more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@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.
