Central Johannesburg College Fashion Design
Central Johannesburg College Fashion Design,The Clothing Production is a well-integrated course. Students create and present various designs in the Fashion Drawing class according to a given theme. One design is chosen and the pattern for this design is constructed and completed in the Pattern Construction class. The chosen design is then manufactured in the Clothing Construction class.
WHERE TO STUDY THIS COURSE
Alexandra Campus
PERSONALITY TRAITS
• A flair for fashion
• Creativity
• A person who enjoys the challenge of transforming ideas into tangible fashion items
• Accuracy and precision
• Diligence
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Pattern maker, designer, grader or seamstress
• Boutique / Bridal couture work
• Private industry
• Entrepreneur
• Supervisor in a factory
• Clothing Consultant
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For N4: Grade 12
For N5: N4 Clothing Production qualification
For N6: N5 Clothing Production qualification
DURATION & REGISTRATION
The duration of each level (i.e. N4, N5 and N6) is six months.
Therefore a semester time table is followed, enabling the student to complete the qualification in 18 months
Registration takes place twice a year, in January and July.
QUALIFICATIONS
After successfully completing the N6 course and an 18-month experiential training period, the student can apply for the National Diploma in Clothing Production.
ASSESSMENT
• The pass mark is 40% per subject
• Students should pass all practical subjects before they can be admitted in the next level
• External examinations are written at the end of each level, in June and November
• Practical work is externally moderated
CURRICULUM
| – Clothing Construction Theory and Practical – Pattern Construction – Fashion Drawing – Entrepreneurship & Business Development |
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| – Clothing Construction Theory and Practical – Pattern Construction – Fashion Drawing – Entrepreneurship & Business Development |
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| – Clothing Construction Theory and Practical – Pattern Construction – Fashion Drawing – Computer Practice |
CLOTHING PRODUCTION THEORY & PRACTICAL
Garments are manufactured from patterns that have been Constructed in the Pattern Construction class. Items range from simple tunics, blouses, skirts, trousers, dresses, jackets, coats, lingerie, evening wear, wedding dresses and casual men’s wear.
PATTERN CONSTRUCTION
Basic blocks are constructed and then used for manipulating pattern into desired designs. A standard size 13 is used and all garments are made up accordingly.
FASHION DRAWING
Students are given themes according to which they present the following design boards: development board, production sketches, illustrations and accessory boards.
FASHION ORGANIZATION
An overall view of how a factory is run and the different machinery used are covered in this subject.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (N4)
The nature of a small business and entrepreneurship are studied in detail.
“The field of Art and Design holds a special place, because it is one of the best examples of combining inputs from arts, culture, science and technology in one end result” – Ms Bridget Mabandla, former Deputy Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology.
An important difference between a career in art and design and a more conventional one is that it is very difficult to predict the development of the career of an artist or a designer. There is, however , a rapidly growing awareness of Career opportunities are steadily increasing in number and variety.
Art and Design is not only an interesting career, but it also contributes tremendously towards the economy and the well being of people in general.
PROGRAMME: NC: Craft Production (Ceramic Design)
LEVEL: NQF L2
DURATION OF STUDY: 1Year
CAMPUS: Crown Mines Site
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• Craft Production Level 2: Grade 9
• Intro to N4: Grade 12
• N4: Grade 12 & Art Background
• N5 to N6
CURRICULUM
| – Drawing – Graphic Design (manual Graphics and Computer Graphics) – Entrepreneurship Business Management – Painting (Multi media and web development) |
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| – Drawing – Graphic Design (manual Graphics and Computer Graphics) – Entrepreneurship Business Management – Painting (Multi media and web development) |
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| – Drawing – Graphic Design (manual Graphics and Computer Graphics) – Entrepreneurship Business Management – Painting (Multi media and web development) |
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| – Drawing – Graphic Design (manual Graphicsand Computer Graphics) – Entrepreneurship BusinessManagement – Painting (Multi media and webdevelopment) |
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| – Ceramics- Sculpture – Computer Literacy – Drawing – Business Environment – Communication |
PERSONALITY TRAITS
• Strict Self-Discipline
• Commitment
• Perseverance
• A desire to do your best and constantly strive to improve
• To keep trying until you are successful
• To stand up against peer pressure
• An open mind
• Visual cognitive skills
• Creative skills
• Literacy
• Be prepared to make personal sacrifice and work very long hours
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Advertising, Fie Art, Murals, Printing, Publishing, layout artist, Magazines, Newspapers, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Packaging, Digital Photography, Animation, Online and Offline Publishing, Interactive Design, Application Development Wed Development, Web Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Engineering, Product Design, Medical Imaging, Packaging, Architecture, Business Administration, Mobile Design, Education etc.
NATED QUALIFICATION
After successfully completing the N6 course and an 18 months experiential training period in the visual art and design sector, student can apply for the National Diploma in the Visual and Design.
ASSESSMENT
Pass requirement is 40% per subject
Evaluations are cumulative, based on the regular assessment and Moderation throughout the year. Student are required to present a Portfolio of their work and pin up their best work for internal assessment and moderation.
External examinations are written at the end of each level in JUNE and NOVEMBER.
USB QUALIFICATIONS
All the levels are exit points a learner is not forced to continue to the next level, but all encouraged to continue to the next level to improve chances of success in your chosen field of study.
NQF level2 – on completion of this level, student will have accumulated 141 credits and obtain a certificate.
ASSESSMENT
Students will undergo continuous formative assessment conducted by internal assessor and moderators.
Internal and External assessor will oversee summative assessment , moderated by external moderators Accredited by the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA).
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
You should not be late or absent for any of your classes. An acceptable explanation must be given to your lecturer as soon as possible as to why you were late or absent. If you arrive late, you are expected to apologize and take your seat quietly without disrupting the class. Action will be taken if:
› You are absent for unacceptable reasons for more than 20% of any term;
› You are absent for more than three days at once;
› Your attendance shows a pattern of decline;
› Your absences show a pattern, e.g. Every Monday morning;
› You regularly arrive late without good reason.
If your attendance and/or punctuality provide cause for concern you will have to follow one of the courses of action outlined below:
- You and your Lecturer will have a discussion where you will set goals and create an action plan to help you attend more regularly and punctually;
- Your Student Support Officer will make contact with you to discuss what help you need to improve your attendance and punctuality;
- If you still fail to meet the required standards of attendance and punctuality then the College may take disciplinary action.