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Aim

The Bachelor of Technology in Fashion Design and Textiles Studies programme aims to produce graduates with relevant knowledge and technical skills in dress design, textile fabrics and garment manufacture to meet the demands of the fast-changing fashion industry.

 Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  1. Equip graduates with theoretical and conceptual skills needed to undertake dress design and production in the fashion industry.
  2. Equip students with critical and analytical skills needed to perform tasks in dress design, fabric selection and garment production that meet industry standards.
  3. Develop capacities of graduates to conduct research especially in new developmental trends in the fashion industry.
  4. Equip students with entrepreneurial, ethical, and managerial skills relevant to the fashion industry.
  5. Develop transferable hands-on skills to levels demanded by employers, and to provide professional progression path to higher education.

 


 

Entry Requirements 

Eligible candidates must possess one of the entry requirements below:

1.West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE):

Applicants must have Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects including English Language, 
Core Mathematics and Integrated Science/ Social Studies. Again, applicants must have Grade 
C6 or better in three (3) elective subjects. Note that the six (6) passes should not exceed 
aggregate thirty-six (36).

2.Senior Secondary School Certificate Applicants (SSSCE)

Applicants must have at least Grade D or better in three (3) core subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science/ Social Studies. Again, applicant must have at least Grade D in three (3) elective subjects. Note that the six (6) passes should not exceed aggregate twenty-four (24).

3.General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level:

Holders with credits in at least five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent including English Language and Mathematics plus at least two (2) passes at the GCE Advanced level. Candidates with Pass will have to attend an interview.

4.Higher National Diploma (HND)

Passes in all the prescribed courses (HND) with Second Class Lower Division or better. The applicant must show evidence of at least six of months industrial attachment in a relevant industry. Successful applicants will join the programme at level 300. Candidates with Pass will have to attend an interview.

5.Tertiary Diploma in Fashion Design Studies

Passes in all the prescribed courses with Second Class Lower Division or better. Successful applicants will join the programme at level 300. Candidates with Pass will have to attend an interview.

6.Diploma in Fashion and Textiles Certificate

Passes in all the prescribed courses with Second Class Lower Division or better. The applicant must show evidence of at least six of months industrial attachment in a relevant industry. Successful applicants will join the programme at level 200.

7.Technical School Applicants (Certificate II Intermediate Fashion)

Credits in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies Plus Credits in Three (3) Trade Courses. 

8.Mature Applicants:

i. Must be at least twenty-five (25) years old with any legitimate documentary proof.

ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant working experience (A letter from employer is required) or show proof of employment (if self-employed/engaged in private industry).

iii. Must pass a written entrance examination or show proof of two (2) credits in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE or any other nationally recognised standard High School level examinations.

9.International/Foreign Students

International students must possess qualification(s) equivalent to any of the requirements stated above. The certificates of foreign students would be sent to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of suitability for admission.

 


 

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology in Fashion Design and Textiles Studies programme may be employed in the following areas:

i. Garment/Textiles manufacturing industries

ii. Rural and cottage industries

iii. The film industries

iv. Centres for Art and Culture

v. NGOs engaged in creative arts-related businesses.

vi. Service Sector (Hospitality, Security, Health and others)

vii. Financial institutions and Insurance Companies

viii. Export and Import Promotion Industries

ix. Teaching and Education

x. Advertising and media agencies

xi. Consultancy services

xii. Other sectors that require fashion, modelling, and textiles services

 


 

Programme Structure

Year One  Semester One

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

 

T

P

C

BFDT 101

Fundamentals of Pattern Technology

1

4

3

BFDT 103

Garment Production Techniques

2

2

3

BFDT 105

Fundamentals of Fashion Design

2

2

3

BFDT 107

Tools and Equipment Technology

2

0

2

CLT 101

Computer Literacy I

2

0

2

COS 101

Communication Skills I

2

0

2

AFS 100

*African Studies

0

0

0

 

Total

11

08

15

*African Studies is examined at the end of the second semester

 

 Year One  Semester Two

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

 

T

P

C

BFDT 102

Pattern for Children’s Garment

1

4

3

BFDT 104

Children’s Garment Production

1

4

3

BFDT 106

Introduction to Fashion Drawing and Illustration

2

2

3

BFDT 108

History of Fashion

2

0

2

BFDT 110

Introduction to Textiles

2

0

2

CLT 102

Computer Literacy II

1

2

2

COS 102

Communication SkillsII

2

0

2

AFS 100

African Studies

2

0

2

BFIA 102

* In-House Experiential Attachment

-

-

-

 

Total

13

12

19

In-house Experiential Attachment takes place during the long vacation

Year Two Semester One

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

 

T

P

C

BFDT 201

Pattern for Women’s Garment

1

4

3

BFDT 203

Women’s Garment Production

1

4

3

BFDT 205

Fashion Drawingand Illustration

1

4

3

BFDT 207

Technical Fashion Designing

2

2

3

BFDT 209

CAD for Fashion

2

2

3

BFDT 211

Fabric Decoration Techniques

1

4

3

BFDT 213

Digital and Information Literacy

1

2

2

 

Total

9

22

20

Year Two  Semester Two

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

 

T

P

C

BFDT 202

Pattern for Men’s Garment

1

4

3

BFDT 204

Men’s Garment Production

1

4

3

BFDT 206

Design Development for Fashion

2

2

3

BFDT 208

Fashion Accessories Fundamentals

1

2

2

BFDT 210

Dyeing Theory and Practice

2

2

3

BFDT 212

Introduction to Research

2

0

2

BFDT 214

Innovation and Creativity

1

2

2

BFIA*202

Industrial Attachment (Long Vacation)

-

-

-

 

Total

10

16

18

Year Three  Semester One

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

 

T

P

C

BFDT 301

Garment Draping Technology

1

6

4

BFDT 303

Advanced CAD for Fashion

1

4

3

BFDT 305

Fashion Accessories Production

1

4

3

BFDT 307

Textile Designand Printing

2

2

3

BFDT 309

Research Methodology

2

0

2

BFDT 311

Seminar in Fashion and Textiles

2

0

2

 

Total

9

16

17

Year Three Semester Two

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

 

T

P

C

BFIA302

Attachment Project

0

16

8

BFIA304

Industrial Activity Report

4

0

4

BFIA306

Attachment Defence

0

6

3

 

Total

4

22

15

Year Four   Semester One

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

 

T

P

C

BFDT 401

Advanced Garment Production

1

6

4

BFDT 403

Fashion Merchandizing

2

0

2

BFDT 405

Advanced Designs and Portfolio Presentation

2

2

3

BFDT 407

Styling and Grooming

2

0

2

BFDT 409

Fabric Studies

2

2

3

BFDT 411

Research Proposal Writing

2

0

2

BFDT 413

Logic and Critical Thinking

2

0

2

 

Total

13

10

18


  Year Four  Semester Two

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

 

 

T

P

C

BFDT 402

Collection Production and Presentation

2

8

6

BFDT 404

Apparel Quality Management

3

0

3

BFDT 406

Entrepreneurship and SmallBusiness Management

3

0

3

BFDT 408

Research Project Report/ Thesis

3

0

3

 

Total

11

10

15

 

 

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About KsTU

Kumasi Technical University was established in 1954 as Kumasi Technical Institute (K. T. I. ) to offer craft courses. In 1963, the Institute was converted to a non-tertiary Polytechnic status under the Ghana Education Service to start offering, in addition, technician diploma and sub- professional courses.

Contact info

Location: Kumasi - Ashanti Region, Ghana, W/A

Postal Address: P. O. Box 854, Kumasi 

Email: info@kstu.edu.gh 

Tel: Admissions: +233(0)322 496 534, +233(0)322 496 380