Advanced Diploma in Fashion

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About the Programme

TaF.tc's Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology caters to the individual who wants the full suite of skills and knowledge needed to break into the Fashion Industry.

A holistic learning experience, one part of the programme guides students through each step in the business of fashion - from creating your brand, to utilising digital marketing to sell your products and understanding the key financials of a business.

The other part of the programme will deep-dive into technical skills like drafting, sewing, draping, pattern-making, and apparel development techniques. Your new-found skills will also be coupled with the latest in digital and virtual prototyping technologies, preparing you for the future of Fashion.
This programme is for you if ...
... you're interested in both fashion business and fashion design... you're a budding entrepreneur looking to break into the fashion scene
... you're a fresh graduate with dreams of having your own fashion label
... you're a mid-career switcher looking to join the Fashion Industry

The TaF.tc Difference

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Practical Industry Knowledge

Our trainers are practitioners in the fashion industry today - so if they're teaching it, they've experienced it too. Everything you learn at TaF.tc can be applied to your professional life in fashion and will be taught through interactive workshops, whether online or in TaF.tc's Sewing Labs.
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Global Network of Entrepreneurs and Experts

As the industry becomes more interconnected, so does our network. Our partners, contacts, and advisors are as close to home as Thailand or Japan and as far as Italy or the UK. Tap into a professional community built over decades of industry immersion.
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Post-Graduate Career Support

We are committed to preparing you for success in the industry. Our career support connects you to jobs available on the market, opportunities for further studies, and resources to help you start your own brand. Whether you've just started your programme or just graduated, we're here for you.

Your Curriculum

In 25 modules covering both fashion business and apparel design, you'll get a 360 view of the fashion industry.
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Fundamentals of Fashion Design

These courses teach you everything you need to know from materials to product development - perfect to get you started on the basic technical skills you require!

Courses include:
  • Textiles Processes and Principles
  • Drafting and Sewing: Casual Knits
  • Garment Construction
  • Digital Drawings for Fashion
  • Apparel Product Development
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Fashion Business Essentials

Learn to own a successful fashion business that satisfies its customers and upkeeps customer loyalty with essential business skills such as quality assurance and merchandise buying.

Courses include:
  • Quality Management in Fashion
  • Intermediate Fashion Merchandise Buying
  • Fashion Brand Management
  • Creating a Digitalised Customer Experience in Retail
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Fashion Design and Prototyping

Get down and dirty with hands-on classes that will guide you through designing, sewing and prototyping your own fitted garments from scratch.

Courses include:
  • Intermediate Virtual Prototyping in Fashion
  • Drafting and Sewing: Tops
  • Drafting and Sewing: Bottoms
  • Basic Draping
  • Fit Evaluation and Pattern Alteration
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Production and Manufacturing Processes

Journey through the production and manufacturing process from start to end, and take a step towards owning a successful fashion business with newfound industry skills.

Courses include:
  • Material and Apparel Costing
  • Global Sourcing in Fashion
  • Fashion Supply Chain Management
  • Sustainable Fashion Value Chain
  • Intermediate Production Sketching
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Introduction to Digital Marketing

Be introduced to the growing world of digital marketing . Learn how to set up your own e-commerce store as well as plan your own marketing strategy.

Courses include:
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Paid Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
  • Creating a Digitalised Customer Experience
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
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Final Capstone Project & Business Plan

From the creation of mood boards to the final technical package and concrete business plan, create your final fashion collection which you can add to your portfolio and use to apply for jobs after graduation, or start your own fashion brand!

Courses include:
  • Fashion Design Collection
  • Fashion Business Plan Development
*All on-campus courses will be taught in accordance to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Your Trainers

From Louboutin to Manolo Blahnik, Nike to Adidas - your trainers have been there, done that, and seen it all. Uncover the industry's secrets under the tutelage of its leaders.
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Liz Thng

Senior Designer
Liz Thng, with 35 years in the fashion industry, began at Singapore’s Sugino Dressmaking Institute in 1980. She founded "Lizabelle," collaborated with Junko Koshino, and held leadership roles at Raffles Design Institute in Guangzhou and Shanghai. Liz served as Chief Creative Director in Shanghai before becoming a freelance consultant and Director of fashion design at MDIS, Singapore. She mentors students and facilitates their collaboration with major brands.
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Tanya Tan

Graphic Designer and CLO-3D Specialist
Well-versed in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and CLO-3D, Tanya is a design specialist with more than 3 decades of experience in the creative industry. Some of her clients include Ministry of Manpower, OCBC Bank, The Trade Development Board, Halvec Laboratories, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Avery Dennison.Tanya has been a resident trainer in TaF.tc on digital design for footwear and apparel since 2013.
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Alvina Fu

APAC Developer Marketing Manager
Alvina is a seasoned marketer specializing in tech B2B and startup ecosystems, currently leading developer products at Meta. Her childhood detective ambitions inspire her analytical approach to marketing, treating it as experiments. Passionate about innovative solutions and community building, she focuses on transformative customer experiences. Collaborative and result-oriented, Alvina turns simple products into remarkable experiences to delight users.

Your Alumni Network

We are proud to see our alumni flourish in the fashion industry, whether they are hired by notable fashion brands or carving their own path as brand owners.
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“This intensive course at TaF.tc empowered me to independently manage my fashion business with confidence and creativity.”

Josephine Ho

Founder of Qiqing
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“The insights from TaF.tc opened new avenues for me, transforming my passion for denim into a thriving business venture.”

Fahmy Ismail

Founder of Kerbside&Co.
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Course Fees

S$ 12,478.70

including 9% GST,
after 50% SSG funding
Application Fee
$327.00
including 9% GST

Funding Support

✅ SkillsFuture Credit of up to $500
✅ Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funding
Contact our programme advisors about installment options

Course Fees

S$ 19,623.20

including 9% GST,
after 50% SSG and 20% SFMCES funding
Application Fee
$196.20
including 9% GST

Funding Support

✅ SkillsFuture Credit of up to $500
✅ Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funding
Contact our programme advisors about installment options

Course Fees

S$ 19,623.20

including 9% GST,
after 50% SSG funding
Application Fee
$196.20
including 9% GST

Funding Support

Contact our programme advisors about installment options

Course Fees

S$ 38,937.53

including 9% GST
Application Fee
$708.50
including 9% GST

Funding Support

Contact our programme advisors about installment options

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Admission Requirements

Before you apply, click here to check admissions requirements and ensure that you're prepared for our Diploma!

Singaporean/PR Students:
Aged 16 years and above
Possess at least 3 GCE 'O' Level credits with a minimum of C6 incl. English and Mathematics
OR ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above
OR WSQ Advanced Certificate in Fashion Technology
OR TaF.tc's Advanced Certificate

International Students:
Aged 16 years and above
High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘O’ Levels with minimum grade C6 for 3 subjects, incl. English and Mathematics
IELTS score 5.5 or TOEFL score 600

ALL Students are required to have basic computing skills - i.e. able to turn on the laptop, use the mouse, drag and drop files, use online search engines for research; and be a competent user of Microsoft Office.

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Curious about the Diploma? Want to try a few courses? Looking to talk to someone before you make a choice? Our programme advisors are here to get you started.

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FAQs

Do I need any background knowledge about the Fashion Industry?

Not at all! You can enrol for our Diploma programme without any prior experience, as long as you have a passion for fashion!

Where will the Diploma be held?

The Diploma will be done both online via Zoom, and onsite at either one of our Campuses at Central Plaza (Tiong Bahru) or Thye Hong (near Redhill MRT).

How much is the full Diploma programme?

The cost of the Advanced Diploma is S$18,497.98 for Singaporeans and PRs, and S$12,227.48 for Singaporeans above 40 years old.

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Will TaF.tc support me with my Fashion career after graduating?

Yes we will! From undergraduate and post-graduate studies, to internships and job opportunities, or providing mentorships and consultations to further your studies, we’ve got your back! Talk to us to find out more!

Will I get a certificate upon completion?

Most definitely! Upon completion of your Diploma programme, you will be awarded a hardcopy and softcopy Diploma certificate from us.

Is TaF.tc's Diploma recognised?

As an EduTrust training centre, with 11 top fashion schools around the world recognising our Diplomas for accreditation programmes like Paris College Of Art and Atelier Chardon Savard, TaF.tc continues to stay in line with leading national and international fashion industry standards.

How are the courses conducted and assessed?

The courses are conducted in the form of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, and hands-on activities. You will then be assessed on the work you have done with a final evaluation at the end of every course.

What will the Diploma cover?

The Advanced Diploma will be split into two main categories (Fashion Business and Apparel Design), and further sub-categories which will cover the fundamentals of fashion design, fashion business essentials, hands-on courses, digital marketing, production and manufacturing processes, and a final capstone project to wrap up everything you’ve learnt in the Diploma.
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Are there any pre-requisites?

You can join our Diploma programme if you’re aged 16 years and above and have either: at least 3 GCE 'O' Level credits with a minimum of C6 including English and Mathematics, or ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above, or an Advanced Certificate from TaF.tc.
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