Fashion A Career
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The document discusses the career opportunities available after completing a 3-year diploma or 4-year bachelor's degree in fashion. The programs cover areas like design, clothing technology, business studies, and practical training. Potential careers include fashion designer, merchandiser, stylist, educator, manufacturer, and work in related fields like accessories, footwear, jewelry, and media. Earnings vary widely depending on the role and experience, from over R25,000 up to self-employment opportunities. Successful careers require traits like creativity, problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a drive to succeed in a challenging industry.
Fashion A Career
- 1. A Passion for FASHION
- 2. N Dip. Fashion / B Tech Fashion 3 years of study Diploma Includes 3-month experiential training 1 year post-diploma B Tech Research based study
- 3. DESIGN STUDIES Creative Design / CAD Fashion Illustration CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY Pattern Construction Garment Construction Technical Drawing Practical Subjects for N. Dip. FASHION
- 4. Theory Subjects for N. Dip. FASHION THEORY OF CLOTHING Costume Development Factory Practice Textile Studies BUSINESS STUDIES Communications Computer Skills / CAD Business Skills - Finance & Entrepreneurship Experiential Learning
- 5. CAREER DIRECTIONS Manufacture Mass Production Designer Pattern maker Grader Factory Manager Fabrics/Trims sourcing Buyer Product Manager Sales & Marketing
- 6. CAREER DIRECTIONS Design Fashion House Design Studio of Group / Chain Store Independent Designer Consultant in Agency Costume design for Theatre, Film, TV
- 7. CAREER DIRECTIONS Related Industries Component / Accessories Footwear Hand Bags, Belts, Attach 辿 Cases, Luggage Costume Jewellery Interior, Home & D 辿 cor Trims zips, buttons, Notions & Findings Research & trend analysis
- 8. CAREER DIRECTIONS Media Fashion Dept of a Magazine / TV Fashion Co-ordinator Fashion Journalist / Editor Sourcing clothing, props and accessories Stylist Fashion Illustrator Fashion Show Production
- 9. CAREER DIRECTIONS Corporate / Retail Market Management Boutique Chain Retail Merchandiser Visual merchandiser Sales Sourcing , Buyer Display
- 10. CAREER DIRECTIONS Entrepreneur own business Manufacture Designer Couturier Consultant Stylist
- 11. CAREER DIRECTIONS Education Tertiary level SETAs Community Based Crafting Hobbies
- 12. POSSIBLE EARNINGS THE SKYS THE LIMIT! Past R25 000 From R2 500
- 13. CHARACTERICS Desire to Create Sense of the Aesthetic eye for color and detail sense of balance and proportion appreciation for beauty Enthusiasm Drive & Determination
- 14. HAVE THE ABILITY TO Turn abstract ideas into formal designs Communicate Problem Solve Cope under stressfull conditions Manage time
- 15. FACING REALITIES Industry is SUPPRESSED Threat from Foreign Trade & Imports DONT expect an Easy Ride ONLY YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN