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Art & Design
Fashion Design
Diploma in Fashion Design
3 years
€6300 - 17200 pa
Programme profile
In order to build confidence in design basics, the first year of the programme includes theoretical studies as well as practice-based design modules. In the second year, studies build upon the knowledge that students have acquired in the previous 2 semesters. The third and final year is dedicated to improving work skills up to professional industry standards. Therefore, the fifth and sixth semester are dedicated to the Final Project and to preparing the students for their professional life after IED.
This programme leads to a First Level Academic Diploma, equivalent to the Level I undergrduate degree qualifications issued by the Universities.
Fees fixed with reference to family income
Programme content
Year 1: Fashion Culture; Fashion Design [Investigation Methodology; Fashion Drawing ] Representation Techniques; Computer Tools; Life Drawing; Textile Design; Visual Culture (Art History)
Year 2: Fashion Culture; Fashion Design [Design Process]; Fashion Management; Pattern and Dressmaking Techniques; Representation Techniques; Computer Tools; Textile Design; Design Projects
Year 3: Fashion Culture; Design Projects; Pattern and Dressmaking Techniques; Fashion Management [Fashion Brand Management and Legal Protection; Business Plan]; Major Research Project; Major Project [Final Collection]
Progression
The institution currently offers the following related Masters programmes, taught through English:
Fashion Design
Fashion Communication
Fashion Marketing
Entry Requirements
3 A-levels
Six subjects at Leaving Certificate including at least two 2 at H5
No
Yes
Yes: Letter of Motivaton
Portfolio suggested but not obligatory
01 November
30 August