The National Diploma (ND) in Fashion & Clothing Technology is a two-year program designed to equip students with the technical skills, creative abilities, and business knowledge needed to excel in the fashion industry. The program provides a comprehensive education in fashion design, garment construction, textile science, and fashion marketing, while also integrating modern technologies and sustainable practices.

Students will gain hands-on experience in pattern drafting, garment production, and fashion illustration, using both traditional techniques and computer-aided design (CAD) software. The program emphasizes the entire fashion process—from conceptualizing and designing collections to creating finished garments and presenting them in a professional manner.

In addition to the technical and creative aspects of fashion, students will learn about the business side of the industry, including merchandising, branding, retailing, and entrepreneurship. The program includes opportunities for real-world learning through internships and industry projects, preparing students for various roles in fashion design, production, and management.

Key areas of focus include:

• Fashion Design & Illustration: Developing creative design concepts, illustrating fashion ideas, and building cohesive fashion collections.
• Garment Construction: Learning technical sewing skills, pattern drafting, draping, and garment finishing techniques.
• Textile Science & Surface Decoration: Understanding fabric properties, textile design, and advanced surface embellishment techniques.
• Fashion Business & Marketing: Exploring merchandising, branding, retail strategies, and the principles of entrepreneurship in fashion.

Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in fashion design, garment production, fashion retailing, and fashion business management. They will also have the opportunity to pursue further studies in advanced fashion programs.