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

Entrance Year Sept 2022

Programme Code 14490-SY

Stream Code

14490-SYF: Design

14490-SYK: Knitwear Design & Technology

14490-SYB: Retail & Marketing

14490-SYA: Intimate Apparel & Activewear

14490-SYG: Technology

Mode of Study Full Time

Normal Duration 2 years

Programme Intake 170

Fund Type Government-funded

Credits Required for Graduation 63-75 (plus 9 LCR credits)
The exact credits required for each AD/HD holder depends on the approved credits transferred. Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the undergraduate degree Language and Communication Requirements (LCR), based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance, will be required to take additional credits (6 credits in English and 3 credits in Chinese) on top of the required credits.

Programme Leader(s)

Chief | Dr Joe Au

Deputy | Prof. Kit-lun Yick

Remarks

The credit requirements are indicative only and subject to review
The exact number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualification of individual AD/HD admittees
AD/HD graduates should apply for admission to the BA Scheme (14490-SY). Applicants are required to indicate their intended choice of Specialism under the BA Scheme. They will select and pursue one of the five specialisms after admission

Aims and Characteristics

Aims

The general aim of the programme is to train competent professionals for the fashion business in textiles, apparel, retailing, design and related organisations. These professionals will play an active role in the development of the global fashion and textiles industry in local and overseas markets. In addition to their professional competencies, the programme will also cultivate students’ other essential competencies, such as entrepreneurship, social media marketing, and business analytics, expanding graduates’ skillsets for today’s business environment. They will possess personal excellence in leadership, teamwork, healthy lifestyle and lifelong learning; they will become trend leader, innovator, critical thinker and creative problem solvers; they will gain effective communication and interpersonal skills, and have high proficiency in biliteracy and trilingualism; and will become educated global and ethical leaders, promote social and national responsibility, engage in local and international affairs, acts as responsible global citizen, and exhibit cultural and aesthetic appreciation with global perspective.

Characteristics

Based on desired careers and academic performance, students can pursue studies in one of the following five specialisms under the BA (Hons) Scheme:

Design
Knitwear Design and Technology
Retailing and Marketing
Intimate Apparel and Activewear
Technology

There are also opportunities for placements in the industry to gain on-the-job knowledge and experience in the workplace.

5 Specialisms

Fashion Design

Knitwear Design

Contour Fashion and Activewear

Fashion Innovation and Technology

Fashion Business

Students admitted to the senior year of the 4-year degree programme must specialise in one of the following specialisms under our BA Scheme:

Design
Knitwear Design and Technology
Retail and Marketing
Intimate Apparel and Activewear
Technology

Final Year Project Requirement (for all specialisms)

Professional Language Skills and Project Preparation (by Thesis/Collection) (4 credits)
Final Year Project (by Thesis/Collection) (5 credits)

Work-integrated Education (WIE)

As a graduation requirement, every student must complete a minimum of 3 weeks or 120 hours of Work-integrated Education (WIE) in an organizational context relevant to their future profession in the garment and textiles industry. This mandatory training must be completed before graduation. More information can be found from the Careers and Placement Section of the Student Affairs Office.

General University Requirement (GUR) Subjects

Language and Communication Requirements (LCR) (9 credits) - Students not meeting the equivalent standard of the undergraduate degree LCR, based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance, will be required to take additional credits (6 credits in English and 3 credits in Chinese) on top of the required credits.

Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR) (6 credits) - Students are required to successfully complete two subjects (i.e. 6 credits) in any of the following four Cluster Areas (two CAR subjects cannot be from the same Cluster Area):

Human Nature, Relations and Development (HRD)
Community, Organisation and Globalisation (COG)
History, Culture and World Views (HCW)
Science, Technology and Environment (STE)

By taking CAR subjects, students must fulfil the following three additional requirements:

English Reading and Writing (ER/EW) Requirements
Chinese Reading and Writing (CR/CW) Requirements
China Studies Requirement (CSR)

Service Learning Subject (3 credits)

Graduates with 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience can apply for Associateship of the Textile Institute in the UK (ATI).

Graduates can also apply for Graduate Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel (GHKITA).

Graduates have career opportunities in the fashion and textile industries, and related fields. These include:

fashion and textile design;
knitwear design;
product development;
pattern making;
fitting;
marketing/sales management;
buying/merchandising;
fashion retailing;
social media analytics;
luxury brand management;
global fashion management;
manufacturing/production; and
quality and colour control.

An Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma in Fashion and Textile Studies, or the equivalent.

Applicants may be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview to ascertain their suitability for the programme.

Note: Applicants are required to submit the copy of their Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma transcripts/ certificates during their online application

Supplementary form is not required. Applicants will be invited via email to complete an online form with your application ID to declare your intended choices of Specialism in due course.

Date:	Between March and July (for both design and non-design specialisms)
Mode:	Design specialisms - Interview at PolyU or via Skype/ MS Teams; Non-design specialisms - With a written test or may be invited to an interview at PolyU or via Skype/ MS Teams, if necessary
Aims:	To assess the suitability of non-JUPAS candidates for the programme
Medium:	English
Duration:	Design specialisms: 15 - 30 minutes for the interview; non-design specialisms: written test / about 15 - 30 minutes for the interview
Remark:	(a) Suitable candidates for the Design/ Knitwear Design and Technology /Intimate apparel and Activewear specialisms will be invited to attend interview at PolyU or via Skype/ MS Teams, so their suitability for the programme can be assessed.Those who are offered interviews are required to bring portfolio/ creative work of their work (b) Suitable candidates for the Technology/ Retail and Marketing specialisms may be invited to perform a written test or an interview at PolyU or via Skype/ MS Teams

I live in Hong Kong, where multiculturalism is practised. Its rich historical and cultural heritage provides many opportunities and possibilities. As I step into my third year of study as a student in the BA Fashion and Textiles programme, I recognise that I have already built up practical design skills and widened my horizons by participating in industry events. PolyU has given me a forum for meeting professionals and accumulating experiences. It has also provided me with a large variety of scholarship opportunities, which support my academic study and my career development. At PolyU, I am learning how to transform brainstorms into actual ideas and to develop appropriate visual elements. I am grateful to have had an internship opportunity at Store by PolyU Fashion and for the invitation to participate in CENTRESTAGE. The internship has given me a chance to explore social media promotion strategies and strengthen my skills in visual editing. With the help of professors from SFT and industry professionals, I am confident that I can build my own brand and receive positive feedback from the market. Through CENTRESTAGE, I have built industry connections and a deeper understanding of how to run a business. PolyU has provided me with various opportunities that are helping me make my dream come true.

BA (HONS) FASHION & TEXTILES (DESIGN)

JIM Yu-ching Natalie

My time at PolyU as an undergraduate student at SFT has been invaluable and incomparable. It not only gave me academic opportunities, but also access to the multitude of industry networks that PolyU is a part of. Academically, the flexibility was exceptional, giving students the opportunity to explore all facets of the fashion world, from design to technology to business, and this helped me better plan my future career. Externally, I got to be a part of many memorable and incredible experiences, thanks to PolyU’s and SFT’s support. For example, one of my favourite experiences was an internship at HK’s leading luxury retailer, Lane Crawford. At this internship, I applied my university knowledge, contributing ideas while also gaining insight into how to buy the right products and communicate with suppliers. Moreover, I was selected to represent PolyU at the prestigious World Retail Challenge, where I gained new perspectives on sustainability in fashion and how brands can tackle this from a global array of like-minded students and teachers. All these opportunities have shaped my passions and built my confidence. SFT can open new doors for you too!

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BA (HONS) FASHION & TEXTILES (RETAIL & MARKETING)

SHAH Muskan Sunish

The School has offered me so many opportunities, from participation in cross-departmental functions to collaborations with overseas counterparts. There is still so much that I have not experienced, and I am excited to learn more. During a recent market analysis, I was able to apply the knowledge and skills that I acquired at ITC (now renamed SFT). I am pleased that my supervisors appreciated my hard work and seriously considered my suggestions for future planning. I am thankful that I chose this programme as the beginning for my journey in the fashion industry.

Graduate in BA (HONS) FASHION & TEXTILES (RETAIL & MARKETING)

NG Yuet Tung Lydia

Enquiries

For further programme information, please contact the General Office

+852 2766 6500
sft.tpg@polyu.edu.hk