HND DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FASHION AND TEXTILE

COURSE STRUCTURE/OUTLINE:
FDT 101: PATTERN TECHNOLOGY I
The course aims to introduce the student to the basic knowledge and skills in
taking body measurement; drafting of simple patterns, etc.

FDT 103: GARMENT TECHNOLOGY I

The basic knowledge on tools/equipment and skills in garment construction

FDT 105: DRAWING & ILLUSTRATION I

Learners should be able to: acquire basic knowledge and skills in fashion
illustration techniques. Explore for visual information or data for illustration
purposes. They should also be able to make simple illustrations from short text
or concepts using the skills acquired. Explore the fashion figure for
communication purposes so that they can make fashion statements with them.
Also, learn the basic parts of the computer and their functions.

FDT 106: FASHION ILLUSTRATION & COMPUTER PRESENTATION II

To acquire basic skills and knowledge to creatively express their ideas using the
medium of free hand and the computer in making images based on selected
concepts.

FDT 107: TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY I

The course aims to help the student become familiar with and understand the
properties of fibres, their production and the various methods of converting
fibres into yarn.

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 The students should be able to describe factors that are useful in the
performance of fabrics and special processes used to apply surface designs to
fabrics.
The student should be able to produce dyed fabrics by using batik, tid-dye
techniques and prints by using Screen, Stencil and Block Methods.

FDT 109: FASHION DESIGN I

The objective of the course is to acquire basic skills and knowledge to explore
or research creativity and innovation and apply it in undertaking creative
projects.
(a) Identify the elements and principles of design.
(b) Illustrate or make pictorial representations of the elements of design.
(c) Organize the principles of design into designs of fashion products
(d) Explore for the elements and principles of design from old clothes,
magazines and newspapers and also from nature.
(e) Recreate or reconstruct old clothes into new clothing items.
(f) Explore the human figure for the study of proportion, figure types and figure
defects.

FDT 111: TEXTILE DESIGN I

Choosing fabrics is a key to successful garment designing. The course is
designed to address the creative and innovative activities of the student towards
the designing of fabrics to register ideas on paper and then searching for the
appropriate materials, which would be used by the production unit in either
printing or dyeing of fabrics. Students will also set up sample design accurately
interpreting and representing ideas on paper.
Students will have to create two-dimensional designs that can be produced in a
design repeat for the production of artistic fabrics or textile products.

FDT 113: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The objectives of this course it to equip trainees with the necessary basic skills
and knowledge in communication to be able to present their products to their
clients and also undertake good negotiations.

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FDT 117: COMPUTER SKILLS I
To provide students with requisite knowledge and competence in the use of
Computer / Desktop Computer (Macbook/Apple Computers)

FDT 119: FASHION AND TEXTILES HISTORY

The course aims at providing a contextual background to fashion design and
textiles.
Students would acquire the necessary knowledge on indigenous Ghanaian and
African designs in fashion products exploring for cultural and social aspects of
fashion design and textiles and their effect on garments, hats and other
accessories through their historical development. Inspirations would be drawn
from the past (drawing on (Fashion and Textile materials and their sources).
Also, students should study samples of clothing items of some communities and
very important personalities (chiefs, politicians, priests and musicians).
Investigate the importance of clothing items in history of Ghana and Africa.

SECOND SEMESTER

FDT 102: PATTERN TECHNOLOGY II

The course aims at equipping students with the basic knowledge and skills in
adapting simple garment patterns for bodices/blouses.

FDT 104: GARMENT TECHNOLOGY II

The course aims at equipping students with basic knowledge and skills in
garment construction.

FDT 106: FASHION ILLUSTRATION AND PRESENTATION II

The objective of the course is to acquire basic skills and knowledge to creatively
express their ideas using the medium of free hand and the computer making
images based on selected concepts. Thus deepen the exploration for elements
and the principles of Fashion Design and illustration; Learn to draw the human
figure proportionately; Present design ideas and creativity.

FDT 108: TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY II

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 The course aims to help the students to understand the fabric structure, concept
and production methods of woven fabrics. It is also designed to address the
basic principle and characteristic of weaving, distinguishing between warp and
weft, the primary motions of the loom-shedding, picking and beat up and also
comparing and contrasting plain, twill, satin, brocade, damask, honeycomb
weaves etc.

FDT 110: FASHION DESIGN II

The objective of this course is to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the
previous sessions to investigate or research indigenous deign of clothes.
Explore and research creativity and innovation and apply knowledge and skills
to produce creative products.

DFT 112: TEXTILE DESIGN

The course is designed to address the creative and innovative activities of the
student towards the designing of fabrics to register ideas on paper, which would
be used by the production unit for constructing woven fabrics. Students will
also set up sample design accurately interpreting and representing ideas on
paper. Students will have to create two-dimensional designs that can be
produced in a design repeat for the production of artistic fabrics or textile
products.

FDT 114: FASHION ACCESSORIES TECHNOLOGY I

The course aims to provide a contextual background to Fashion accessories. It
covers learning about basic and specialist tools and how to use them for various
methods of producing headgear, bags, jewellery, etc.

FDT 116: COMPUTER PRESENTATION SKILLS II

Students should acquire basic knowledge and skills in operating the computer.
Also, basic skills in the use of soft wares like Word, Photoshop and Power Point
in presentation of data collected and stored anywhere.

FDT 118: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT I

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 The course aims to provide an introductory view of managerial factors, which
influence day-to day operation of a Clothing Factory. And, also acquire the basic
knowledge and skills required to manage a clothing industry.

FDT 120: INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT I (IN-HOUSE)

The course aims to provide a hands-on experience or practical skills to enhance
what has been imparted to students in the classroom.

YEAR TWO SEMESTER 1

FDT 201: PATTERN TECHNOLOGY III

The course aims at equipping students with the knowledge and skills in
producing patterns for lingerie and pants, elaborate necklines and armholes.
The course is also aimed at equipping students with knowledge and skills in
draping designs on the dress stand.

FDT 203: GARMENT TECHNOLOGY III

The course aims at equipping students with knowledge and skills in handling
special and underlying fabrics, and the construction of lingerie and pants.

FDT 205: FASHION ILLUSTRATION AND PRESENTATION III

(COMPUTERS SKILLS)
Learners should be able to use the computer as a drawing tool to supplement
the hand. Illustrate with visual images the stories and data collected in the
Umbrella Assignment during the research period. Also use the computer for
presenting Fashion illustration Projects and design works undertaken.

FDT 209: FASHION DESIGN III

The objective of the course is to prepare the students for the umbrella
assignment in the second year in which they have to research into Fashion
Design Projects. Thus, able to design questionnaires for collecting the relevant
creative data, which will be, analyzed? These data could be used to Design for
garment production. The emphasis is on acquisition of skills and competencies
needed for creative research.

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FDT 211: TEXTILE DESIGN III
The course is designed to address the creative and innovative activities of the
student towards the designing of decorated fabrics to register ideas on paper,
which would be used by the production unit for decorating fabrics by using
appliqué, embroidery, patchwork and quilted techniques. Students will also set
up sample design, accurately interpreting and representing ideas on paper.
Students will have to create two-dimensional designs that can be produced in a
design repeat for the production of artistic fabrics or textile products.

FDT 215: FASHION ACCESSORIES TECHNOLOGY II

The course aims at equipping students with knowledge and skills in the
production of hats and hair dresses, jewellery and footwear.

FDT 217: COMPUTER DESIGN AND PRESENTATION SKILL II

To provide students with requisite knowledge and competence in the use of
CorelDraw application software

YEAR TWO SEMESTER 2

FDT 219: REVIEW STUDY: PREPARING FOR SPECIALIZATION AND
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
Students should acquire the necessary insight into the Job profiles and the
required competencies in the Fashion Industry. Also help students assess their
strength and weaknesses in deciding on their area of specialization in the
Fashion business.

FDT 223: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT II

The course aims to provide knowledge of managerial factors, which influence
day-to day operation of a Clothing Factory.

FDT 225: FASHION MERCHANDIZING/MARKETING

The course aims to provide knowledge and skills to enhance marketability of
goods produced in the industry.

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FDT 222: INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT II/OUT HOUSE
The course aims to provide a hand -on experience or practical skills to enhance
what has been imparted to students in the classroom.

YEAR THREE SEMESTER I

COMMON COURSES

FDT 327: ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The course aims at providing in-depth knowledge and skills in
entrepreneurship.

FDT 325: FASHION AND TEXTILE MARKETING/MECHANDIZING

The course aims at introducing students to the basic knowledge and skills in
marketing fashion and Textile products.

FDT 323: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT/QUALITY CONTROL

The course aims at a comprehensive, professional approach to Apparel Quality
Management, using industry language with an academic orientation.

SPECIALIZATION

FASHION PRODUCTION: CLOTHING AND FASHION ACCESSORIES

FDT 301: PATTERN TECHNOLOGY IV

The course aims at equipping students with the knowledge and skills in
adapting simple patterns for draped design/styles and for jackets/coats.

FDT 303: GARMENT TECHNOLOGY IV

The course aims at equipping students with knowledge and skills in garment
constructing elaborate styles and decorating them with decorative techniques.

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FDT 315: FASHION ACCESSORIES TECH II
The course equips students with advanced knowledge and skills for producing
fashion accessories like hats, belts and bags and intensive decorations.
FDT 317: COMPUTER PRESENTATION SKILLS
Students should be able to perform creditably in computer skills in operating
the computer as a designing and presentation media. Also, perform complex
tasks using a combination of soft wares, photo shop, and power point in
drawing, designing and presentation of data collected and processed into new
silhouettes (the use of CAD in fashion studies).

DESIGN SPECIALIZATION
SEMESTER ONE

FDT 309: FASHION DESIGN IV

The course aims at equipping students with knowledge and skills in Fashion
Design: Clothing and accessories. Students should be able to undertake their
own research and develop themes and concepts for Fashion Collection for
specific seasons and clients.

FDT 339: FASHION DESIGN ACCESSORIES TECHNOLOGY III

The course equips students with the advanced knowledge skill and of producing
fashion accessories like hats and bags. Produce fashion accessories and intensive
decoration.

FASHION DESIGN OPTION: CLOTHING AND FASHION ACCESSORIES.

FDT 305: FASHION ILLUSTRATION IV

The objective of the course is to acquire basic skills and knowledge to creatively
express ideas using the medium of free hand and the computer making images
based on selected concepts.
1. Students are able to put their taught together into concepts and themes
2. Explore for the elements and principles of design from natural and man made
sources

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 3. Identify visual inspirational illustration elements with which they can
construct their Storyboards or MODBOARDS.

FDT 339: FASHION ACCESSORIES DESIGN III

To provide students with requisite knowledge and competence in the use of
Apple computer and use the Mac or any other computer software to design and
present garment and accessories design.

TEXTILE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OPTION

FDT 307: DYEING: DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

The course is aimed at equipping students with the knowledge in the use of the
various dyes; understand the method of application of dyes. The student should
be able to transfer designs unto a fabric by using various dyeing and design
techniques.

FDT 313: PRINTING: DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Students will be introduced to the printing methods. Describe the broad types
of fabric printing and should be able to differentiate among the various printing
methods.

FDT 333: WEAVING AND KNITTING

The course will address weaving, knitting and other fabric construction
processes. Student will be able to differentiate between the construction
methods. Experiment by using yarn types and colours. Student will be able to
provide diagrams of the basic weaves, knits and non-woven using various fabric
construction methods.

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YEAR 3: SEMESTER 2

SPECIALIZATION:
FDT 302: COLLECTION BOOK, EXHIBITION AND FASHION SHOW
(COMMON TO ALL)

Students are able to complete or finalize their research for the design for the
requisite Collection of a set or a range of 4 clothes with the necessary
accessories for exhibition. Do design specifications to meet professional
standards. Also be able to organize and present course work professionally in a
graduation exhibition.
Provide the students with sound skills and knowledge to be able to perform
creditably in producing a Collection of design of garment and the necessary
accessories to be presented in a graduation exhibition. Perform complex tasks
using a combination of soft wares like Word, Photoshop and Power Point in
Presentation of data collected and processed. (The use of CAD in Fashion
studies)

SPECIALIZATION:

FASHION DESIGN OPTION: CLOTHING AND FASHION ACCESSORIES

FDT 310: GRADUATION PROJECT: DESIGN AND PRESENT A FASHION

COLLECTION (A collection of four set of garments and their
accessories).
Students are able to complete their collection designs with all the accompanying
accessories. These designs are drawn with all the technical details for easy
interpretation for the pattern making and free hand construction. Also present
the designs very professionally for appreciation, evaluation and assessment.

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TEXTILE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OPTION

FDT 312: DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Students are able to complete assorted designs and use them to produce finished
printed fabrics and woven/knitted fabrics. The finished fabrics are
professionally presented for appreciation and evaluation.

FASHION PRODUCTION OPTION

FDT 306: GRADUATION PROJECT

GARMENT/ACCESSORIES:
The course aims at assisting students to use different and appropriate
techniques to produce text copies of their project garments and produce the
final collections with the necessary matching accessories for exhibition and
fashion show.

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