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Higher Certificate in Design (Fashion Design) at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

Higher Certificate in Design – Fashion Design, NQF 5 Welcome to your Design, Communication, and Professional Practice classes! This Higher Certificate lays a foundation in the broad principles and practices of design while introducing learners to creative and visual thinking, design thinking, and the design process.

Faculty: School of Art & Design  |  Duration: 12 months / Min 12 Months, Max 24 Months  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: July 2026 (start date 20 Jul 2026)  |  Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Critical Studies for Design (HC), Principles and Theory of Design for Fashion Design (HC), Technology and Professional Practice for Fashion Design (HC), Communication for Fashion Design (HC).

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Application information

Entry requirements

NQF4 (Competency in the English language) Grade 11 with Foundation Programme (Design & Arts) An art portfolio or evidence of some drawing experience or practice

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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