Bachelor of Arts IN DESIGN (FASHION DESIGN WITH IT)

Fashion is the prevailing style or groups of styles in clothing and accessories worn by a large group of people at a given time. In addition, fashion is a social problem. Hence, fashion is influenced by contemporary art forms like music and other art movements, cultural and social latitudes and varies over time and place. Fashion designers work individually or as a team in designing clothing and accessories. Designers attempt to satisfy consumers’ desire for functionally and aesthetically acceptable clothing while anticipating changing consumer tastes and desire for newness. The designers must consider the clientele and the occasion. Fashion designers have a wide range of materials, colours, patterns and styles to work with. Designing apparel and textiles requires competency in artistic and scientific techniques.

Program Courses

Year1 Semester 1

ADF 101	Introduction to Textiles
ADF 103	Introduction to Apparel Design and Construction
ADI 101	History of Art and Design
ADI 103	Art and Design Concepts
ADI 105	Introduction to Free Hand Drawing and Illustration
AEN 105	Communication Skills
UCI 101	Foundations of Information Technology
UCI 103	Word Processing and Design of Presentations

Year 1 Semester 2

ADF 102	Advanced Apparel Design and Construction
ADI 102	Design Communication and Aesthetics
ADI 106	Graphic Design and Illustration
ADI 108	Observation and Imaginative Drawing
AEN 106	Communication skills II
PHT 112	HIV and AIDS Determinants Prevention and Management
UCI 102	Computer Communication Systems
UCI 104	Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets

Year 2 Semester 1

ADF 201	Fabric Construction and Finishes
ADF 203	Fashion Change and Human Behaviour
ADF 205	Pattern Drafting and Design
ADF 207	Fabric Printing and Dyeing
ADF 209	Introduction to Draping Technique
ADF 211	Introduction to Textiles for Interiors
UCI 201	The Internet and World Wide Web
UCI 203	Desktop Publishing Techniques

Year 2 Semester 2

ADF 202	Design and Construction of Formal Wear
ADF 204	Fabric Printing Techniques
ADF 206	Historic Textiles and Textiles Conservation
ADF 208	Design and Construction of Children’s Wear
ADI 204	Basic Photography
UCI 202	Computer Based Information Systems
UCI 204	Relational Database Management Systems

Year 3 Semester 1

ADF 301	Design and Construction of Tailored Apparel
ADF 303	Apparel and Accessories
ADF 305	Experimental Design and Presentation
ADF 307	Creating a Fashion Portfolio
ADF 309	Principles of Merchandizing
UCI 301	Management of Information Technology Project
UCI 303	Multimedia and Graphics Systems and Applications

Year 3 Semester 2

ADF302	Textiles for Interiors: Independent Projects
ADF 304	Laundry and Dry- cleaning of Textile Products
ADF 306	Design and Construction of Teenagers’ Wear and Staff Uniforms
ADF 308	Advanced Merchandising
ADI 302	Research Methodology
UCI 302	Electronic Commerce
UCI 304	Statistical Data Analysis

Year 3 Semester 3

Industrial Attachment

Year 4 Semester 1

ADF 401	Mass Production of Apparel
ADF 403	Apparel Design and Construction for Special Occasions
ADF 405	Apparel for Special Needs
ADF 407	Pattern Development and Production by Draping
ADF 409	Trends in Textiles and Apparel Industry
ADI 407	Design Project Management
UCI 401	Social and Professional Issues in IT
UCI 403	Information assurance and Security

Year 4 Semester 2

ADF 402	Apparel Design and Construction for Special Needs
ADF 404	Pattern Drafting and Grading
ADF 406	Design Entrepreneurship
ADF 408	Fabric Dyeing Techniques
ADI 408	Packaging and Advertising
UCI 402	Human-Computer Interaction
UCI 404	Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs
ADF 412	Industrial attachment

AdmissionRequirements
To be eligible, applicants must satisfy the entry requirements for admission to the School of Arts and Social Sciences as stated in the general Maseno University admission regulations.

Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall normally be four (4) academic years.
Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practical.

Degree Structure
The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the Faculty.