Diploma in Fashion Design at Raffles University, Johor Bahru — 2 years, intakes Jan / May / Sep, English-medium. Year 1: academic writing & reading, English for communication, fashion drawing, colour theory, ethics / Malay comm 1, fiber & textiles, garment composition, CAD for fashion design, history of costume, fashion draping 1, women's wear drafting 1, sewing techniques 1. Year 2: women's wear drafting 2 & presentation, fashion draping 2 & presentation, sewing techniques 2, fashion illustration, production workshop, fashion design research & development, Gen-AI for design exploration, integrity & anti-corruption, entrepreneurship & small business operation, digital photography, final project, teamwork / Bahasa Kebangsaan A.

Entry: SPM — credit in any 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics; IGCSE / O-Level — minimum 3 credits (C), including Mathematics; UEC — minimum Grade B in 3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics; other — WhatsApp. Pass RU portfolio assessment & interview. No minimum English (Malaysian); LAS if needed. PTPTN by income.

Careers: fashion designer (assistant / junior), textile / fabric designer, fashion illustrator, pattern maker / cutter, stylist / visual merchandiser.