Curriculum Overview
Diploma Program
The Diploma in Fashion Design is an immersive and industry-focused program that provides students with a strong foundation in fashion design, garment construction, and fashion business management. Students gain practical expertise in fashion sketching, textile selection, pattern making, and sewing techniques. The program also explores trend forecasting, digital fashion design using Adobe Illustrator and CLO 3D, and entrepreneurship in the fashion industry. With hands-on studio training, industry internships, and a final capstone collection, students develop the skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of fashion. Graduates can pursue careers as fashion designers, textile specialists, retail merchandisers, or independent fashion entrepreneurs.
Certificate Programs
The Six-Month Certificate in Fashion Design is an accelerated program that introduces students to the fundamentals of fashion design. It includes training in fashion illustration, basic sewing techniques, fabric selection, and garment construction. The program is ideal for individuals looking to gain entry-level skills in fashion or develop a small-scale business in custom garment design. Graduates often work as fashion assistants or start independent fashion brands.
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The One-Year Certificate in Fashion Design builds upon the six-month program by incorporating advanced coursework in digital fashion illustration, trend forecasting, and garment production. Students gain a deeper understanding of textile science, material innovation, and business strategy, preparing them for careers in apparel production, merchandising, and retail, or to launch their own fashion lines.
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The Certificate in Graphic Design provides students with a strong foundation in visual communication, branding, and digital media. The curriculum covers typography, layout design, branding, and motion graphics, with hands-on training in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Students also gain skills in UI/UX design for websites and mobile apps. The program emphasizes real-world projects and portfolio development, preparing graduates for careers in branding, advertising, digital marketing, and social media content
Advance Certificate Programs
Advance Certificate in Fashion Design
The Advanced Certificate in Fashion Design is a 1.5-year program designed for individuals looking to refine their technical and creative skills at a professional level. The curriculum includes advanced courses in couture garment construction, draping techniques, textile innovation, and CAD-based fashion design. Students also gain business training in brand development, retail merchandising, and e-commerce, equipping them with the skills to establish their own fashion lines or work in high-end fashion production. A key highlight of the program is the final fashion collection, where students showcase their designs in a professional runway show. Graduates can work as fashion designers, brand consultants, creative directors, or textile developers.
Advance Certificate In Interior Decor
The Advanced Certificate in Interior Design is an in-depth program that provides students with both technical and artistic skills to create functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces. Students learn space planning, furniture design, and lighting applications while mastering industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and 3D rendering tools. The program also emphasizes sustainable design, smart home integration, and commercial interior planning. Through studio-based projects, site visits, and industry collaborations, students build a strong portfolio that prepares them for careers as interior designers, space planners, furniture consultants, or interior stylists.
Advance Certificate in Film & Tv Production
The Advanced Certificate in Film & TV Production is a hands-on program that covers all aspects of media production, from pre-production to post-production. Students receive training in screenwriting, cinematography, directing, and video editing using professional tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. The curriculum also includes lighting techniques, sound production, documentary filmmaking, and media entrepreneurship. By the end of the program, students will have created their own short films, documentaries, or television segments, building a professional portfolio that showcases their storytelling and technical abilities. Graduates can explore careers as filmmakers, cinematographers, video editors, production assistants, or digital content creators.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from JACCD DIA’s programs have access to a wide range of career opportunities in the creative industry. Fashion design graduates can work as fashion designers, textile specialists, pattern makers, or brand entrepreneurs. With the rise of digital fashion and sustainable design, they also have opportunities in fashion technology and e-commerce.
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Interior design graduates are prepared for roles as interior designers, space planners, lighting consultants, and furniture designers. Their expertise in AutoCAD and 3D modeling allows them to work in architecture firms, home décor companies, and commercial design studios.
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Film and television production graduates can become directors, cinematographers, video editors, documentary filmmakers, or digital content creators. The demand for skilled professionals in television, film, and online media platforms is growing, offering exciting career prospects in both traditional and digital entertainment.
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Graphic design graduates can work in branding, digital marketing, UI/UX design, and motion graphics. As the world becomes more visually driven, there is an increasing need for skilled graphic designers in advertising, publishing, web development, and corporate branding.