Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Fashion and Textiles (last intake in 2022/23)

All normal year students start the programme with two common semesters, which provide a foundation in the major activities of the fashion and textiles industries. After these common semesters, students are streamed into one of the five specialisms according to the students’ individual preferences. In principle, all students are offered a free choice of specialism. However, in the unlikely event that a specialism is over-subscribed, a contingency procedure is followed. As each specialism has a threshold number of students, determined by the teaching resources of the School, the contingency procedure is applied when this threshold is reached. Therefore, students are required to supply a list of specialisms in order of preference.  Specialism selection normally occurs in the second semester of the students’ first year of study. Students will be invited for a selection interview / assessment based on their choice of specialisms. The pool of students in the over-subscribed specialism will be ranked according to academic performance in their first semester of study and interview / assessment performance. Students with lower rankings will have a lower priority in admittance to their preferred specialism.  In each semester after admission to a specialism, compulsory core subjects pertaining to the specialism are offered in addition to a wide range of elective subjects that enrich the students’ learning experience. Furthermore, students will undertake mandatory language subjects, general education subjects and work-integrated education in fulfilment of the General University Requirements.

Each student is required to earn at least 120 credits for graduation, depending on their HKDSE results. In addition to 30 credits of General University Requirements (GUR), students are required to complete 90 credits of Discipline-Specific Requirements, which include elective subjects and the Final Year Project.

Cluster 1: Digital Design

The subject cluster of digital design aims to equip students with advanced digital skills for fashion creation.  Students will learn a wide range of 2D and 3D graphics as well as pattern design and virtual fitting to visualise the creative concept design in a professional manner.  The subjects in this cluster include:  

(SFT207DD)^# Digital Product Creation

(SFT301DD) ^# Interactive Presentation in Fashion

(SFT302DD) 3D CAD in Pattern

(SFT342DD) ^# 3D Design & Virtual Fitting

Cluster 2: AIDA in Fashion

The subject cluster of AIDA in Fashion aims to provide students new insights of artificial intelligence and machine learning with respect to fashion and textiles, leading to advances in design, manufacturing processes and business intelligence.  The new subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT303AF)* AI in Fashion Business

(SFT304AF)* AI in Fashion Design

(SFT305AF)* AIDA in Fashion Innovation

Cluster 3: Fashion Innovation

The subject cluster of Fashion Innovation aims to equip students with sound knowledge of fashion products, from material innovations and developments to production processes.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT208FI)* Creative Use of Textiles

(SFT306FI)* Technical Textiles

(SFT307FI) Coloration and Finishing of Fashion & Textiles

(SFT308FI) Fashion Quality Evaluation and Management

(SFT402FI) Fashion Product Development,

(SFT403FI) Smart Textiles for Wearable Applications

(SFT405FI) Advanced Performance Evaluation of Functional Apparel

Cluster 4: Fashion Design I

The subject cluster of Fashion Design I aims to equip students with key foundation knowledge and hands-on practices in creative fashion design, presentation, pattern design and making-up techniques of fashion products.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT209FD) Fashion Design

(SFT309FD) Fashion Illustration

(SFT310FD) Advanced Apparel Techniques

(SFT311FD) Apparel Pattern

(SFT312FD) Fashion Draping

Cluster 5: Fashion Design II

The subject cluster of Fashion Design II aims to nurture creativity and design ability of the students with respect to various fashion products and professional design skills required in practicing fashion design. The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT313FD) Advanced Fashion Design

(SFT314FD) 3D Printing for Fashion Design

(SFT406FD) Textile Design

(SFT407FD)* Advanced Fashion Draping

(SFT408FD) Portfolio Development

Cluster 6: Knitwear Design

The subject cluster of Knitwear Design aims to nurture creativity and design ability of the students, as well as the essential knowledge and skills of a knitwear designer.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT315KD) Knitwear Design

(SFT316KD) Knitted Structure Design

(SFT317KD) Knitwear Technology

(SFT318KD) Yarn Design Project

(SFT409KD)* Advanced Knitwear Design

Cluster 7: Fashion Sustainability

The subject cluster of Fashion Sustainability aims to provide an insightful and holistic understanding of the sustainability in the fashion industry, from design of fashion products, green production processes and technologies to improve sustainability performance, to green labelling, ethical sourcing, social responsibility and legal issues in the fashion business.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT319FS)* Sustainable Fashion Design

(SFT320FS)* Sustainability in Fashion Life Cycle

(SFT321FS) Environmental, Social, and Governance in Fashion Business

Cluster 8: Contour and Activewear Design

The subject cluster of Contour and Activewear Design aims to equip students with the new technologies and practical knowledge in contour and activewear design, material innovations, production techniques in industrial practice.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT322CD) Materials & Accessories for Intimate Apparel and Activewear

(SFT323CD) Contour Design

(SFT324CD) Sew-free Product Design and Development

(SFT325CD) Bra Construction

(SFT343CD) Technical Design & Fitting

(SFT410CD) Activewear & Swimwear Design

Cluster 9: Fashion Business I

The subject cluster of Fashion Business I aims to equip students with foundation knowledge of fashion business in the global and local contexts, including the fundamental management principles, contemporary practices and operational knowledge in fashion retail business.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT210FB)* Accounting and Finance in Fashion Business

(SFT211FB)* Talent Management

(SFT212FB) Fashion Operations and Supply Chain Management

(SFT326FB) Fashion Consumer Behaviour

(SFT327FB) Fashion Retail Management

Cluster 10: Fashion Business II

The subject cluster of Fashion Business II aims to develop students’ skills in analysing and solving business problems in different fashion markets and products.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT328FB) Fashion Buying

(SFT329FB) Visual Merchandising

(SFT330FB)* Fashion Digital Marketing

(SFT412FB)* Fashion Market Intelligence

(SFT413FB) Fashion Brand Management

(SFT414FB) Strategic Fashion Management

Cluster 11: Capstone Projects

The subject cluster of Capstone Projects include two LCR embedded subjects of Professional Language Skills and Project Preparation, and 3 subjects of capstone project resulting in thesis and/or fashion collection.  It serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students.  A new subject of Capstone Group Project by Thesis is developed for collaborative industry projects including independent group research in order to devise an innovative solution for industry problems.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT333CP) Professional Language Skills and Project Preparation (by Thesis)

(SFT334CP) Professional Languages Skills and Project Preparation (by Collection)

(SFT415CP) Capstone Project by Thesis

(SFT416CP) Capstone Project by Collection

(SFT417CP)* Capstone Group Project by Thesis

Cluster 12: Electives

The subject cluster of Electives aims to provide students a wide range of study topics that students are flexible to gain experience in aspects of different fashion products such as fashion accessories, footwear, denim, luxury, creative high fashion products, etc., and roles in the fashion industry such as merchandising, entrepreneurs, etc. that are not offered in the regular curriculum.  The subjects in this cluster include:

(SFT335E) Fashion Accessories and Ornamentations

(SFT336E) Fashion Shoe Design

(SFT337E) Denim Fashion

(SFT338E) Professional Attachment

(SFT339E) Omni-channel Marketing and Retailing

(SFT340E) Luxury Fashion Marketing and Management

(SFT341E) Fashion Merchandising & Production

(SFT418E) Fashion Entrepreneurship Management

(SFT419E) Creative High Fashion Project

Remarks: * New Subject;  ^#Programme 14404 Subjects

The options of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) or in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) are available to the students enrolled in the BA (Hons) Scheme in Fashion.

Selection Criteria
A Secondary Major is not mandatory. Only students with a Cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above may be considered for Secondary Major enrolment. Each Secondary Major may stipulate additional selection criteria for admission. To be admitted to a Secondary Major, students must apply to and obtain approval from the relevant department, no later than the commencement of the second year of study.

Credit Requirement

* The Integrated Capstone Project is a double counting subject (6 credits) for AIDA

Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.

Subjects listed below are given the highest weighting for admission score calculation:

• Economics
• Visual Arts

Relevant Applied Learning subject(s) that can be considered for meeting the University entrance requirement and admission score calculation is/are: 

• Accounting for E-Business
• Digital Comic Design and Production
• Display and Jewellery Design
• Film and Transmedia
• PR and Multimedia Communication
• Tech Basics
• Creative Advertising
• Multimedia Entertainment Studies
• Mobile and Online Apps Development
• Medical Laboratory Science
• New Media Communication Strategies
• Practical Accounting for SMEs
• Marketing in Global Trade
• Jewellery Arts and Design
• Jewellery and Accessories Design
• Marketing and Online Promotion
• Magazine Editing and Production
• Practical Psychology
• Understanding Financial Services
• The Essentials of Dramatic Arts / The Essentials of Theatre Arts
• Purchasing and Merchandising
• Public Relations and Communication
• Public Relations and Advertising
• Sports Coaching and Management
• Exercise and Fitness Coaching / Sports and Fitness Coaching
• Retail Management
• Internet of Everything Application
• Computer Game and Animation Design
• Entrepreneurship for SME
• Data Application for Business / Business Data Analysis
• Applied Psychology
• Applied Business Research
• Environmental Engineering
• Health Care Practice
• Health and Beauty Keeping in TCM
• Image Design
• Interior Design
• Innovative Product Design
• Fundamental Health Care
• Fundamental Cosmetology
• Fashion Image Design / Fashion and Image Design
• Exploring Psychology
• Exercise Science and Health Fitness
• Film and Video / Film and Video Studies
• Accounting in Practice

Our scheme-based education approach nurtures all-round talents with the design, technology and business knowledge they need for a wide range of career paths in the fashion industry. Graduates have career opportunities in the fashion and textiles industries and related fields, including the following.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Fashion Design) can pursue careers in the fashion and lifestyle industry as womenswear / menswear designers, technical designers, digital designers, illustrators, stylists, editors and trend forecasters.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Contour Fashion and Activewear) have the abilities needed to work as designers or technical designers in the development of various kinds of products, such as contour fashion, intimate apparel, functional garments, swimwear, sportswear, activewear, lace and embroidery, and fashion accessories. In recent years, many Hong Kong manufacturers have maintained their competitiveness and maximised their profit margins by switching from being low-cost original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to being high value-added original design manufacturers (ODMs) or even original brand manufacturers (OBMs). This has led to a substantial demand for professionals capable of designing and developing new products.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Knitwear Design) can seek careers as fashion knitwear designers, digital knitting technologists, product developers, illustrators, stylists, editors and trend forecasters.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Fashion Business) can develop careers in digital retailing and marketing, sustainability and compliance, brand development, international trade in fashion and textiles, visual merchandising and luxury fashion management. Our graduates are equipped with all the necessary skills to generate both online and offline business for the fashion industry and beyond.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Fashion (Fashion Innovation and Technology) can pursue careers in fashion and textile enterprises / companies or innovation institutions / centres as fashion / textile product designers and developers, R&D managers, fashion merchandisers, fashion house or production managers, fashion / textile techno consultants, quality control / functional evaluation experts, customer service professionals and fashion/textile product researchers and innovators.

Admission interviews are scheduled to all Band A applicants after submission of JUPUS application. Selective interviews are scheduled before the announcement of DSE results. Final interviews to selective applicants after the announcement of DSE results.

Mode: Group interviews or individual interviews at PolyU or via MS Teams online

Medium: English

Duration: About 15- 30 minutes

Remarks:

1. While all bands of applicants are considered, preference is given to Band A and B applicants. Admission to the programme is primarily based on academic merit. The programme will directly offer a place to those candidates with outstanding performance in HKDSE, waiving the interview requirement.
2. Detailed interview arrangements will be announced to JUPAS applicants via email one week before the dates of group interviews/ individual interviews/ final interviews. Applicants who have good interview performance will be given bonus scores to increase their chance of being admitted to the programme.
3. All students who are admitted with HKDSE results start the programme with two common semesters of foundational training in fashion and textiles, after which they are streamed into one of the five specialisms(except for students with Secondary Major).

 Mid-/end of January | Admission schedule/details announced via email to all Band A candidates

Mid-June | Admission schedule/details announced via email to selective candidates

Mid July | HKDSE results announced

Mid-/end of July | Final interviews to selective candidates