Program Overview

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Bachelor of Fashion Design Program

Overview

The Bachelor of Fashion Design program was established in 1429 AH/2008 AD and is one of the programs offered by the Department of Fashion Design at the College of Arts and Design. The program accepts female students according to the study and testing regulations for the university stage and its executive regulations, as well as any decisions issued by the university council in this regard.

Program Objectives

1. Emphasize the quality of education and achieve excellence in the field of fashion design.
2. Enhance students' technical and artistic skills to compete professionally in the field of fashion design.
3. Improve the quality of research production in the field of fashion design to meet the requirements of sustainable development.
4. Activate partnership and cooperation with various community parties and educational institutions.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

1. Explain specialized knowledge, theories, principles, and concepts in the field of fashion design and textile marketing.
2. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in the field of fashion design and sewing.
3. Identify and understand the deep knowledge of processes, procedures, materials, techniques, and practices in the field of fashion design and textiles.

Skills:

1. Use advanced processes, techniques, tools, equipment, and materials to perform complex and varied practical activities.
2. Choose and use a variety of digital technology and information technology tools and applications to process and analyze data and information.
3. Employ critical thinking skills to analyze problems and issues in complex contexts.
4. Use scientific methods and techniques to investigate complex issues related to the development of fashion and textiles.
5. Apply a range of tasks and procedures to apply the rules of design and implement them in the production of garments and accessories.

Values, Independence, and Responsibility:

1. Manage tasks and activities related to dealing with machines and equipment in the field of fashion design, demonstrating commitment to professional values, standards, and ethics.
2. Collaborate with colleagues in a constructive manner, leading diverse teams to perform a range of tasks responsibly.

Program Message

The program aims to prepare scientific and professional cadres in the field of fashion design, supporting sustainable development and meeting the needs of the labor market through the advancement of the educational, research, and community partnership process.

Study Plan

To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, students must complete 136 credit hours distributed over eight levels of study. The study plan includes:

• University requirements (12 credit hours)
• College requirements (31 credit hours, compulsory, and 6 credit hours, elective)
• Department requirements (59 credit hours, compulsory, and 14 credit hours, elective, from within the department, and 8 credit hours from outside the department)
• Free courses (6 credit hours)

Career Opportunities

1. Fashion designer
2. Sample and pattern maker for garments
3. Garment production supervisor
4. Quality control supervisor for garments
5. Garment marketing officer
6. Teaching in institutes and colleges
7. Factory manager for fashion design
8. Teacher of fashion design at various educational levels
9. Traditional fashion designer
10. Theatrical and cinematic fashion designer

Admission Requirements

• Minimum high school grade: 75%
• General Aptitude Test: 30%
• Achievement Test: 40%
• Secondary school certificate: 30%

Tuition Fees

Free

Program Code

6BCD

Total Credit Hours

136

Compulsory Credit Hours

110

Elective Credit Hours

26

Mandatory Courses

Level 1

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
ARAB101	Linguistic Skills	2	2	0	-	University requirements
FAD 161	Sewing Techniques	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 151	Model Preparation	3	1	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 171	Fibers and Textiles	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 111	Drawing	2	0	4	-	College requirements
CS 101	Introduction to Computer Science	3	2	2	-	College requirements
ENG 101	English Language (1)	3	3	0	-	College requirements

Level 2

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
IC 101	Introduction to Islamic Culture	2	2	0	-	University requirements
ARAB103	Arabic Composition	2	2	0	-	University requirements
FAD 130	History of Fashion	1	1	0	-	Department requirements
FAD 162	Sewing Machine Technology	3	1	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 181	Hand Embroidery	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 112	Design Principles	3	1	4	-	College requirements

Level 3

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
FAD 231	Children's Fashion Design	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 252	Preparation and Implementation of Children's Garment Models	3	1	4	FAD 162	Department requirements
FAD 274	Textile Technology	3	1	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 221	Art History (1)	2	2	0	-	College requirements
FAD 213	Introduction to Art and Design	2	2	0	-	College requirements
PSYCH101	Thinking Skills and Learning Methods	2	2	0	-	College requirements

Level 4

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
IC 102	Islam and Community Building	2	2	0	-	University requirements
FAD 232	Fashion Design for Children	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 283	Automatic Embroidery Technology	3	1	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 222	Art History (2)	2	2	0	-	College requirements
FAD 214	Studies in Saudi Heritage	2	2	0	-	College requirements

Level 5

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
IC 103	Economic System in Islam	2	2	0	-	University requirements
FAD 334	Women's Fashion Design Principles	3	1	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 341	Mannequin Preparation	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 353	Preparation and Implementation of Women's Garment Models	3	1	4	FAD 162	Department requirements
FAD 375	Knitting Technology	1	1	0	-	Department requirements
MKTG120	Marketing Principles	3	3	0	-	College requirements
EDU 315	Research Methods	2	2	0	-	College requirements

Level 6

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
IC 104	Principles of Political System in Islam	2	2	0	-	University requirements
FAD 355	Implementation of Traditional Garments	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 336	Women's Fashion Design	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 342	Mannequin Modeling Principles	3	1	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 356	Model Preparation using Computer	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
MGMT103	Communication Skills	2	2	0	-	College requirements

Level 7

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
FAD 438	Fashion Design using Computer	2	0	4	FAD 336	Department requirements
FAD 443	Mannequin Modeling	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 464	Garment Manufacturing	3	1	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 491	Project	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 415	Introduction to Exhibition Design	3	1	4	-	College requirements

Level 8

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
BUS 360	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	3	0	-	Department requirements
BUS 480	Total Quality Management	3	3	0	-	Department requirements
IC 208	Human Rights in Islam	2	2	0	-	Department requirements
FAD 492	Field Training	6	0	0	-	Department requirements

Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
FAD 182	Crochet Art	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 173	Dyeing and Printing Textiles	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 172	History of Textiles	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 166	English Language in the Field of Specialization	2	2	0	-	Department requirements
FAD 223	Art Appreciation	2	2	0	-	College requirements
MATH265	Mathematics	2	2	0	-	College requirements
FAD 263	Maintenance of Garment Machines and Equipment	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 233	Garment Accessories	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 217	Ergonomics	2	2	0	-	College requirements
FAD 216	Arabic Calligraphy	2	0	4	-	College requirements
FAD 354	Preparation and Implementation of Men's Garment Models	2	1	2	FAD 162	Department requirements
FAD 335	Fashion Design for Body Types	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 337	Men's Fashion Design	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 357	Implementation of Coats	2	1	2	-	Department requirements
FAD 345	Advertising Media for Fashion	2	2	0	-	Department requirements
STAT315	Statistics	2	2	0	-	College requirements
FAD 318	Environmental Design	2	2	0	-	College requirements
FAD 324	Aesthetics	2	2	0	-	College requirements
FAD 467	Garment Marketing	2	2	0	-	Department requirements
FAD 465	Garment Quality Control	2	2	0	-	Department requirements
FAD 444	Mannequin Design	2	0	4	-	Department requirements
FAD 439	Expressive Fashion Design	2	1	2	-	Department requirements