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Advanced Diploma in Fashion Prospectus 2019
cape town college of fashion design
Cape Town
College
of Fashion
Design (Pty) Ltd
provides innovative
education that is
responsive to the ever
changing creative and
technological developments
in the fashion industry and to
produce designers who possess the
knowledge, skills, design passion and
work ethic to be highly employable in
their chosen profession.
Prospectus 2019 | Cape Town College of Fashion Design Contents 2019 Academic Calendar 1 Vision Statement 1 Mission Statement 1 Registration and Accreditation 1 Board of Directors 2 Administration 3 Faculty 3 Support Staff 3 Admission Requirements 4 International Students 4 RPL Procedure 4 Financial Aid 4 Health & Safety 5 Language Policy 5 Policy on Diability 5 Mode of Instruction 5 The Advanced Diploma in Fashion 6 Programme Outline 6 Assessment 6 Academic Credit Accumulation 7 Certification 7 Financial Information 7 Student Support 8 Accommodation 8 Medical Aid (for Foreign Students) 8 Enrolment Contract 8 Code of Conduct 9 Achievements 10
1 | Cape Town College of Fashion Design | Prospectus 2019
2019 Academic Calendar
*Please note that these dates
1st Term 3rd Term
04 February – 05 April 15 July – 13 September
are subject to change
2nd Term 4th Term
23 April – 21 June 30 September – 29 November
Vision Statement Mission Statement
The vision of Cape Town College of To provide innovative education that is
Fashion Design (Pty) Ltd is to: responsive to the ever changing creative
and technological developments in
• Be a centre of excellence.
the fashion industry and to produce
• Be a respected member of the fashion designers who possess the knowledge,
industry in South Africa. skills, design passion and work ethic
to be highly employable in their
• Develop the full potential of each and chosen profession or successful
every student. entrepreneurs.
• Have a culture that recognises the
unique and diverse needs of the individual
and the greater community.
• To create awareness of ethical and
sustainable practice.
• Support the development of an African
Design Identity drawing from cultural
heritage
Registration and Accreditation
The Cape Town College of Fashion Design 54(3) of the Higher Education Act, 1977
(Pty) Ltd has successfully achieved full (Act No 101 of 1077), and Regulation 16(4)
accreditation through the Council b of the Regulations for the Registration of
on Higher Education to offer a 3 Year Private Higher Education Institutions, 2002,
Diploma in Fashion Design (Ref No: H/ until 31 December 2024. Registration No
PR122/E002CAN). The College is also 2014/HE07/005. The Diploma is registered
provisionally registered as a Private Higher on the NQF, SAQA No 87426.
Education Institution in terms of Section
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Board of Directors
The Director’s of the Cape Town College of Fashion Design are:
Gregg Maragelis - Head of Institution
Michele Wallis - Head of Administration
Head of Institution Head of Administration
Gregg Maragelis Michele Wallis
As a multi-award winning celebrated Mrs Wallis, the daughter of college
designer, Mr Maragelis joined the college founder Betty Keet, joined CTCFD at
in 2003 as the Fashion Design lecturer. the end of 2007 having spent most of her
He was appointed as a Director and working life working in the fashion industry
Head of Institution in 2010 and is also in various administrative roles. Mrs Wallis
currently the HOD of Fashion Design, has worked at Woolworths, Truworths and
facilitating this module on all three levels Seasprite in a secretarial capacity. It was
of the programme. He has achieved while at Seasprite that she developed
academic qualifications in both Fine an interest in computers, and thereafter
Art and Fashion Design and thereafter joined Deqtime, a company which ran a
had 15 years of fashion industry working bureau for many clothing manufacturers.
experience, working alongside designer Mrs Wallis assisted these companies
Errol Arendz, as the Head Designer for with the running of their manufacturing
luxury brand Jenni Button and later, processes using a computerised clothing
running his own business which supplied manufacturing system.
45 stores internationally. Mr Maragelis also
After working with Deqtime, she joined
produced menswear brand Alter Ego for
a computer company lecturing on
YDE. This wealth of experience enables
commercial computer packages as well
him to mentor fashion design studies way
as continuing with the installation and
beyond just theory.
training on the computerised clothing
Mr Maragelis is currently a Board Director manufacturing system within the entire
for the Cape Town Fashion Council, and Seardel group. In 2003 she qualified with
has served as Board Director for the South a Diploma in Financial Management
African Fashion Council. Mr Maragelis through Varsity College and thereafter
continues to mentor headline talent in was involved part-time assisting with
South Africa and is known for his extensive bookkeeping functions at two other small
reach in the industry. businesses before joining CTCFD.
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Administration Charis Corbishley
Quality Assurance Manager /
Advanced Diploma Supervisor
Gail Minnaar Mrs Corbishley graduated from CTCFD
Administrative Assistant in 2011, winning the coveted ‘Student
of the Year’ award, which afforded her
With 15 years administrative experience,
an internship with one of SA’s leading
Ms Minaar joined CTCFD at the start of
fashion designers, Suzaan Heyns. Having
2015. Ms Minaar’s role is to assist the
completed her Bachelor of Technology
Administrative Head as well as the Faculty
(Btech) degree at CPUT in 2014, Mrs
Staff and students with the day-to-day
Corbishley was selected as a finalist in
running of the college.
the ELLE Rising Star Competition, showing
her collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion
Week Africa that year. She is currently
completing a Masters Degree in Higher
Faculty
Education Studies at UCT.
Mrs Corbishley lectures in Fashion Design
and Computer Studies across various
Tammy-Ann Petersen levels of study and is the Advanced
Acting Academic Head Diploma supervisor. Mrs Corbishley was
promoted to the position of Quality
Mrs Petersen joined CTCFD at the start Assurance Manager at the beginning
of 2014. She achieved a Bachelor of of 2018.
Technology (Btech) degree through
CPUT and has completed various short
courses which include Train-the-Trainer, Zaida Orgill
Assessor’s and Moderator’s certificates. Garment Technology Expert
With 13 years teaching experience, Mrs Practitioner
Petersen has held positions which include
Mrs Orgill joined CTCFD in 2005, and is a
Head of Fashion Design Department
skilled seamstress, having worked in this
at institutions Damelin and Allenby, as
capacity in the industry for many years
well as 3 years vocational experience
prior to joining the college. She has an
working for Woolworths. Mrs Petersen
integral role as expert practitioner in the
is currently studying towards a Post
Garment Technology department, passing
Graduate Diploma specializing in Higher
on essential real-world experience.
Education Studies.
Mrs Petersen is the Head of Department
of Garment Technology and lectures
on a second and third year level. She
was promoted to the position of Acting
Support Staff
Academic Head in 2017. McDonald Mhone
Groundsman
Wendy Venfolo
General Cleaner
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Admission Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a Students applying to study the Advanced
National Diploma (NQF level 6, 360 Diploma in Fashion who have qualified
credits), or a Bachelors Degree (NQF at another institution will be required to
level 7) in fashion, fashion design or undergo an interview process with the
cognate field. Directors and Course Supervisor. They
will be required to submit a portfolio of
Prospective learners have to be legal
previous work completed during their
South African citizens or present a valid
Diploma studies.
passport and study permit.
International Students
South African citizens will be given • Certified copy of study permit
preference during the selection procedure
and acceptance of international • Certified copies of academic
students is subject to space availability. transcripts, certificates or diplomas of
International students are required to any additional qualifications
submit a completed application form in • Proof of residential address
addition to the following documentation:
• Registration fee
• Certified copy of passport (identification
page) • Proof of sufficient English literacy
RPL Procedure
Students who do not meet the minimum embedded in the core of this qualification.
entrance requirements can apply for A portfolio submission, interview and a
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Prior variety of tests will be used to determine
learning will be recognised if the student suitability. Please contact the College
is able to demonstrate competence in for more details.
the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes
Financial Aid
The College offers bursaries each year any commercial banking institution, e.g.
to those students who have completed ABSA, Standard, or through Eduloan,
the 3 Year Full-Time Diploma in Fashion who specialise in student loans. These
Design at CTCFD and who have proven loans are able to cover both fees and
to be worthy of this opportunity. extra study requirements. Please contact
Administration for further information in
Student loans can be obtained through this regard.5 | Cape Town College of Fashion Design | Prospectus 2019
Health & Safety Policy on Disability
The Management team at the Cape The Cape Town College of Fashion Design
Town College of Fashion Design (Pty) Ltd (Pty) Ltd will treat all employees and
will strive to do everything within reason students with dignity and respect and
to protect the health and safety of its will provide an environment for learning
students and staff. The objective is to and working that is free from unlawful
provide an effective health and safety discrimination, harassment, bullying and
programme of a high standard which victimisation. The Cape Town College of
is subject to continuous improvement. Fashion Design (Pty) Ltd is committed to
an Equal Opportunities environment and
We believe that:
recognises the importance and value of
• Accidents, injuries and occupational diversity. It recognises it’s social, moral
diseases are preventable. and statutory duty to admit and employ
people with disabilities.
• Management is responsible for creating
an environment conducive to achieving The Cape Town College of Fashion Design
this. (Pty) Ltd would like individuals who apply
to The Cape Town College of Fashion
• Training staff to work safely is essential Design (Pty) Ltd to be confident that
in this pursuit. they will receive fair treatment and be
• Safety requires the involvement and considered on their ability to do the job
commitment of all staff members. or training. The Cape Town College of
Fashion Design (Pty) Ltd employment and
• Accident prevention is also good admissions policies aim to ensure that
business practice. people with disabilities receive treatment
that is fair, equitable and consistent with
It is the right of all:
their skills and abilities. Similarly, The Cape
Staff, academic and administrative, both Town College of Fashion Design (Pty) Ltd
full-time and part-time students, visitors, admits students to the available places
incl. guest lecturers to work and learn in on its courses based on their academic
an environment that is safe, clean, well-lit ability and motivation.
and well-ventilated
The Cape Town College of Fashion Design
Full Occupational Health & Safety Policy is available (Pty) Ltd will make every effort, if an
on request or can be downloaded from our website. existing employee or student becomes
disabled, to retrain and retain them
wherever practicable.
Full Policy for Students and Staff with Disabilities is
Language Policy
available on request or can be downloaded from
our website.
Programmes are delivered in English in
accordance with the College Language
Mode of Instruction
Policy. It is the student’s responsibility to Programmes are delivered face-to- face
ensure that s/he is able to understand and full-time attendance is compulsory
and communicate effectively in in accordance with College Rules
this language. and Regulations.Prospectus 2019| Cape Town College of Fashion Design | 6
The Advanced Diploma in Fashion
Duration: Credits: NQF level:
1 year full-time / 120 7
2 years part-time
Programme Outline
Internship Contextual Research Professional
Conduct oneself Studies Project Practice
professionally Collect, organise, Identify, analyse, Apply & critically
and ethically analyse and critically reflect evaluate principles,
in a variety of critically evaluate and address methods, discourse,
contexts. Students relevant information complex problems and techniques
are required to when researching within the fashion in a chosen
take responsibility social, economic & sector. Students area of fashion
for and critically cultural influences will be required to specialisation
evaluate their own on the fashion apply and critically when creating an
decisions & actions sector. analyse theory and innovative body of
when working communicate work.
independently and concepts clearly &
collaborating with logically.
others.
Assessment
The College adopts a continuous All formative assessments are internally
assessment approach, in line with the moderated and all summative
principles of outcomes based education. assessments are externally moderated
Student competence is determined by by suitably qualified and experienced
their ability to demonstrate the required subject specialists.
learning outcomes.
An Appeals Policy is in place for students
Assessment criteria are clearly set out who wish to have results reassessed, in
and communicated to students and all which case the guidelines of this policy
assessment results are made available will be observed.
for verification and appeal.7 | Cape Town College of Fashion Design | Prospectus 2019
Academic Credit Accumulation
In order to receive the Advanced All courses must reflect a grading of 50%
Diploma in Fashion (120 credits); the or higher, on the academic transcript
student must successfully demonstrate in order for the learner to be awarded
that s/he is competent in all the exit the relevant credits. Credits will only be
level outcomes of the programme and awarded in full and no partial credits will
must have accumulated all the credits be awarded to any learner.
assigned to the qualification.
Certification
Students will be awarded their Advanced Diploma when they have
met all the exit level outcomes of the programme and have been
awarded a grade of 50% or more for all modules that make up
the qualification.
Financial Information
Fee Structure 2019:
REGISTRATION FEE – non-refundable amount to be paid on
R 5 000
registration per year
TUITON FEE R 40 000
Extra Costs to be provided for:
• Students must have access to a laptop or a home
computer with the minimum requirements to run the
Adobe Suite of programs, e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Fabric required for realising designs throughout
the year.
The following Tuition Fee Payment options are available:
Payment in full – 5% discount for fees settled in full by end February R 38 000
Monthly payments – last day of each month –February to October
R 5 500
x 8 payments
Payments can be made in cash, by cheque, direct taking part in any further tuition until such time as the
deposit or electronic funds transfer (EFT). In the case of outstanding fees are paid up.
direct deposits or electronic funds transfer the student’s
name or student number must be used as a reference for Should a student decide to discontinue their studies
identification purposes. at any time during the academic year the full year’s
tuition is liable to be paid according to the contract
In the event of non-payment a Letter of Suspension signed on enrolment.
will be issued to the student preventing them fromProspectus 2019| Cape Town College of Fashion Design | 8
Student Support
Academic Support Student Development
The Academic staff provide each The Student Representative Committee
and every learner with the support is made up of representatives from
required to perform academically, and each year and is responsible for
encourage active engagement from the organising student fundraising events
students through: and for communicating any student
recommendations or concerns.
• Establishing a supportive relationship
with all students Regular student and staff social events
provide an opportunity to strengthen
• Adopting a creative approach to
relations and take a break from the
teaching and learning
demands of the intensive curriculum.
• Providing regular constructive
assessment feedback
• Mentoring and coaching
Students receive an Academic report on Accommodation
a quarterly basis to assist them to monitor Please go to our website to download
their progress and to identify any areas the document containing our preferred
of concern. providers or contact Administration for
further information in this regard.
The College student-at-risk programme
ensures that students who are not
performing academically, are identified
and provided with appropriate support
and guidance to achieve their
full potential. Medical Aid
(for Foreign Students)
Administrative Support
Momentum Health is our preferred service
Administrative staff are available to assist provider so please contact Administration
the students with any query they may for further details and application forms.
have related to the programme that
they are studying.
A binding/ printing/ copying/ scanning
service is provided to all registered
students, at a competitive rate. Enrolment Contract
Counselling Support An example of the Enrolment Contract
is available on request or can be
This is provided in the form of information downloaded from our website.
regarding possible service providers who
are able to cater for the specific type of
support/counselling the student requires.9 | Cape Town College of Fashion Design | Prospectus 2019
Code of Conduct
Cape Town College of Fashion Design (Pty) Ltd takes the conduct of students and staff
seriously, it is imperative that all people are treated fairly and respectfully, in keeping with
our values.
The Code of Conduct will be upheld in all instances and can be read as follows:
• Students must act in a respectful suspension, or the student could face
manner towards all staff and fellow expulsion from the College.
students regardless of race, gender,
• It is College policy not to display, under
religious beliefs, language or disablement.
any circumstances, any religious, political,
Rudeness will not be tolerated and
cultural or racist propaganda or material
disciplinary action will be taken
on the premises.
against offenders.
• Students shall refrain from eating,
• At all times and everywhere that the
drinking, sleeping or not paying attention
student represents or can be identified as
while in lectures.
a student at the College, the student shall
conduct themselves in such a manner so • Students shall not sexually harass
as not to discredit the College in any way. another person, nor in any way victimise
or intimidate any fellow student or
• Students shall not maliciously,
staff member.
negligently or wrongfully destroy,
damage, abuse or remove any property
belonging to the College. Misconduct
• Students must at all times give an A student shall be guilty of misconduct
honest account of their ability in class should he/she attempt to infringe or
tests, examinations or other academic undermine any Regulation, Rule,
assignments. The formulation of an Instruction or Code of Conduct of the
assignment, whether written, oral or College, and could be subject to the
practical must under all circumstances following Disciplinary measures:
be the honest work of the student, • A student could be suspended from
demonstrating academic and intellectual class attendance for a period of time.
integrity by avoiding plagiarism,
infringement of copyright and/or • A verbal reprimand and / or a written
others’ rights to intellectual property. warning will be issued.
Non-conformance to this rule will lead • A student’s parents or guardian shall
to disciplinary action. be notified
• Policy in respect of dishonesty: Students • Any other suitable educationally
are to refrain from any form of dishonesty, justified disciplinary measure could
be it lying, cheating, stealing or plagiarism. be taken.
Offending students will be reported to
the Education Committee, who will
hold a formal hearing. If found guilty,
the disciplinary measure could includeProspectus 2019| Cape Town College of Fashion Design | 10
Achievements
As evidence of our statement that we are ‘The Ultimate in Fashion Education’ we list
the following achievements over the last 3 years:
2017 • Advanced Diploma student selected as finalist in the ongoing local reality television
show ‘The Intern by David Tlale’.
• CTCFD featured in the 2017 Vogue Italia Talent Issue with 2 graduates selected as ‘180
Emerging Designers to Watch’ globally.
• Leading alumnus selected to style and be the face of international brand Trenery’s
2017 resort collection.
• Leading alumni selected to create a capsule collection for Woolworths’ Style by SA
collection.
• Leading alumnus presented designs at the international seminar for WGSN’s (World
Global Style Network) Spring/Summer 2018 trend forecast.
• 3 nominees and 1 overall winner of the Bokeh International Fashion Film Festival
Emerging Creative Talent Award.
• Leading Alumnus named winner in the PPC Imaginarium Awards 2017.
2016 • 1 graduate selected as a finalist in the AFI Fastrack competition, showcasing her
graduate collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Johannesburg.
• 3 students selected as finalists with 2 overall winners of the Foschini Design Awards 2016.
• Leading alumni featured in Vogue Portugal.
• 7 graduates selected to showcase looks at the CTFC Graduate Designer Show in
association with BOKEH Fashion Film Festival.
• 3 graduates selected to create short fashion films for the BOKEH Fashion Film Festival
as part of the CTFC Graduate Designer Initiative. These 3 graduate films went on to be
nominated for awards at the festival.
• 8 graduates selected to showcase at the Cape Town Fashion Council Graduate
Showcase 2016.
2015 • CTCFD selected to realise National Costume for Miss South Africa Ziphozakhe Zokufa
to wear at the Miss Universe pageant.
• 2 students selected as semi-finalists, with 1 being selected as a finalist in the AFI Fastrack
competition. This student showcased her graduate collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion
Week Johannesburg.
• 6 CTCFD students selected as finalists, with 1 student selected as the winner of the SA
Wedding & Die Burger Young Designer Award.
• CTCFD selected as sole design team, with 3 students ultimately selected as designers
for international sustainable brand Rhumaa. These students’ designs went on to be
manufactured and sold throughout Europe during Spring/Summer 2015.
• 4 students selected as semi-finalists in the Foschini Design Awards 2016.Contact Person
Michele Wallis or Gail Minnaar 7 Delaney Road, Plumstead
Cape Town, 7800
T 021 762 6710
C 082 823 4456 P O Box 320, Plumstead, 7801
F 086 515 8062
E info@ctcfd.co.za
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