To introduce a participant to the fashion industry, fashion concepts, fashion trends and train them to take the first steps of becoming a fashion entrepreneur. The course will give equal importance to fashion design and management concepts

Syllabus / Content

• Introduction to the fashion business, Fashion Entrepreneurship and process.
• Introduction to business, Business Management concepts,
• Starting a business venture, Business plan
• Running a fashion business, Challenges and Barriers
• Marketing and Financial Management concepts
• Product and image development, Understanding the fashion year plan.
• Introduction to Designing and sampling a collection
• Sourcing fabrics, Working with manufacturers
• Costing and pricing, Accounting basics, Understanding balance sheets and profit and loss statements
• Selling a fashion (garment / accessory) collection, Marketing and promotion.

Entry Requirements

Students who has completed GCE (O/L) and/or GCE (A/L) and willing to seek a position in the fashion industry

Fee & Funding

LKR 60,000

Methodology

Assignments - 40% (Continuous Assessment) and Final Project/Examination – 60%

Course Director(s)

Mr.Chanuka Waththegama

Lectures & Practicals

Fridays (9 am – 4 pm)