       School Calendar 2009-2010  JANUARY 2010 TERM Jan 18 - Apr 30 Enrollment Week for New Students Jan 4 - 8 Enrollment Week for Continuing Students Jan 11 - 15 Student Orientation for New and Continuing Students Jan 18 Midterms Week Mar 1 - 6 Pre-Advising Week Apr 5 - 10 Finals Week Apr 26 - 30 Term Break Apr 30 JUNE 2010 TERM May 31 - Sept 4 Deadline for Submission of Application Requirements for New Students May 24 Late Applicants & Short Course Deadline Apr 2 Enrollment Week for New and Continuing Students May 24 - 28 Student Orientation for New and Continuing Students May 31 Midterms Week July 12 - 17 Pre-Advising Week August 23 - 27 Finals Week Aug 30 - Sept 4 SEPTEMBER 2010 TERM Sept 13 - Dec 18 Deadline for Submission of Application Requirements for New Students July 16 Late Applicants & Short Course Deadline Sept 6 Enrollment Week for New and Continuing Students Sept 6 - 10 Student Orientation for New and Continuing Students Sept 13 Midterms Week Oct 25 - 40 Pre-Advising Week Dec 6 - 10 Finals Week Dec 13 - 18 Christmas Break Dec18 OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS 2009 Araw ng Kagitingan April 6, Monday (in lieu of April 9) Holy Thursday April 9 Good Friday April 10 Black Saturday April 11 Easter Sunday April 12 Labor Day May 1 Independence Day June 12 Ninoy Aquino Day August 21 National Heroes Day August 31 All Saints Day November 1 All Souls Day November 2 Bonifacio Day November 30 Christmas Eve December 24 Christmas December 25 Rizal Day December 30 New Year's Eve December 31     The Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising exhibits the values that are at the heart of a SoFA education.Students are expected to find a balance of the creative and business worlds which is crucial in today' s fashion landscape.A CHED-accredited program offered with The One School, it is designed to shape and equip aspiring fashion professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to build a career in the industry. All aspects of the fashion industry is tackled alongside traditional college-level subjects: we mold the creative persona through our art and design classes such as costume history, illustration,pattern making,draping and sewing; we foster their business & entrepreneurial spirit with classes such as brand management, fashion buying, fashion promotion and more.     2 Year Fashion Design & Marketing It is designed to hone and develop all the necessary skills in launching a career in fashion. You will learn to switch from designer to merchandiser and back. These are invaluable skills needed in today's ever-changing fashion landscape. Starting from practical drawing classes, croquis sketching, colour charts, textiles, patternmaking & draping you'll cross over to retail math, visual merchandising, store planning and more. At the end of the program, you will have the creative skills of a designer and the analytical mind of a brand manager.   The Fashion Design Diploma Course P65,000 per term Launch your carrer is a fashion designer through our 1-year program. You will gain proficiency in both skill-based and theoretical areas. Starting from basic croquis sketching, rendering techniques, to basic patternmaking and advaced draping you'll also learn the facts on fashion textile, trend forecasting, fashion styling and fashion entrepreneur. The FASHION MARKETING Diploma Course P65,000 per term Learn the ins and outs of the fashion business in this 1-year program. Fashion buyer, brand manager, visual merchandiser, these are just some roles in a fashion corporation. Through our program you will gain knowledge in store planning, textiles, forecasting, fashion styling and fashion entrepreneur.   The Fashion Design Certificate P65,000 Experience the world of fashion design in this 6 month program. You’ll learn basic & advanced illustration techniques, the facts on textiles and materials, as well as designing your own collection and the creative process. The CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY Certificate P65,000 Starting from basic patternmaking you will progress to more complex constructions and draping techniques. You will also learn the usage of industrial sewing machines in creating clothing patterns. The FASHION MERCHANDISING Certificate P65,000 Learn how to manage a fashion retail brand. This course addresses proper merchandising for your target market and brand, competitive pricing, retail buying, store planning and more. This is ideal for students without a brand or marketing background.   DESIGN COURSES The FASHION ILLUSTRATION Short Course A fashion sketching shortcourse that will teach you the basics to advanced skills. This courseis offered at 3 skill levels: BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED. The SEWING & CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION Short Course A short course that is offeredat 3 skill levels. One may choose to take the BASIC, INTERMEDIATE,ADVANCED sewing class depending on his/her skill level. The PATTERNMAKING Short Course Learn how to draft patterns to interpret your design ideas! Offered in 3 levels: BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED. The FASHION DRAPING Short Course Teaches one how to create garments using the draping technique by understand the fall and weight of a fabric. Available in BASIC and ADVANCED levels. The BAG DESIGN Short Course Perfect for beginners. This course is designed to give you the basic introductory skills needed to get you started in the world of bag design: anatomy of a bag, finding design inspiration, sketching techniques, design development and presentation, material sourcing, and branding. The BAG CONSTRUCTION Short Course This program is for the more advanced student. It focuses on sewing and patternmaking techniques for bags. Learn how to use the industrial sewing machine, reinforcement techniques, and construction principles. *Pre-requisite: BAG DESIGN The SHOE DESIGN Short Course Discover the well-heeled world of shoes! Learn the basics of shoe design from form, style and function. You'll come out with your very own portfolio of shoe designs and you're on your way to becoming the country's very own Manolo Blahnik! The JEWELRY DESIGN Short Course Accessories are the icing on the fashion cake! Learn to design thesedecadent wonders the professional way. This course will teach you thebasics of jewelry design from design inspiration, trends, materialsourcing, creation techniques, and branding. The BEADING & EMBELLISHMENT Workshop A hands-on workshop on different beading and embellishment techniques. The use of appliques, glass beads, sequins, lace and more! Perfect for use for garments and accessories. FASHION BUSINESS COURSES: The FASHION ENTREPRENEUR Short Course Learn the step by step on starting and running yor own fashion business / brand. From concept, to branding, company filiing, marketing, and more! The FASHION BRAND MANAGEMENT Short Course What does it take to steer a fashion label to success? Find out in this short course! SPECIAL FASHION COURSES: The MAKE-UP TECHNIQUES Short Course Learn the basic skills of applying make-up the professional way! From day to evening, fresh to smoky. you'll learn the different techniques in achieving the look you want. This may just be the kick start you need to follow the lead of Kevin Aucoin! The FASHION STYLING Short Course Ever wondered how the pages of your favorite magazine are put together? How your favorite actress always looks well dressed? How that runway show comes to life? Well wonder no more! Enter the world of the fashion stylist- the interpreters of fashion! Learn how to create a look and image with the use of clothing, make-up, music and photography! The VISUAL MERCHANDISING Short Course There is more to store window & in-store display than color-coding and organization! Learn the secrets of effective visual merchandising! It could be the key to success in attracting more customers and making your inventory move out of the shelves and into the hands of your buyers! The FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Short Course In the wide world of photography, this program zeroes in on fashion photography. Learn how to shoot looking through fashion’s lens: from magazine editorials, catalogues, product shots, print ads and billboards.  Fashion Trend (FATREND) Teaches basic skills in spotting and forecasting trends. It will tackle the history of trends and social factors that affect it. This class aims to give students an astute and sharp eye and mind to enable them to be good observers and forecasters of fashion. Fashion Product (FASPROD) Introduces concepts and methods by which retailers create special store-branded merchandise for targeted customer segments. This includes the process of product development, from research to production to distribution. Fashion Entrepreneur (FENTREP) This course serves to guide the fashion entrepreneur in starting and running a fashion related business. Fashion Styling (FASTYLE) Introduces students into the world of fashion styling. It teaches students how to communicate and sell an idea by the play between clothing, make-up, lighting, etc. These skills they find useful when applied to editorial and fashion show styling. Visual merchandising which plays a vital role in retail will also be discussed. Portfolio Development (PORTDEV) A course that will guide the students in creating their own portfolio that will showcase their creativity, styles, skills and strengths. This class will also provide mentoring for the student’s collection that they shall launch and execute in a fashion show. Fashion Merchandising (FAMERCH) This course is focused on all the activities in the merchandising cycle, required to have the right fashion merchandise available in the proper quantities and place, at the right time, price and quality to meet customer satisfaction at a profit. Fashion Merchandising Math (FAMMATH) This course focuses on developing a working knowledge of fashion merchandising math and its application to day-to-day retail business. Such knowledge is the foundation to making good decisions that is critical to the success of the fashion business. Fashion Retailing (FRETAIL) This course focuses on teaching students how fashion retailing businesses are run in a systematic and efficient manner in order to ensure their success. Fashion Marketing (FAMKTNG) This course aims to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the importance and core concepts of marketing. It will provide students with actual examples of how marketing is applied in the fashion business. Fashion Buying (FBUYING) Introduces basic concepts, principles, and techniques used by retail buyers as they complete their day-to-day duties and responsibilities. A step-by-step approach is presented for buying tasks that give participants the opportunity to develop buying skills with a marketing orientation. Fashion Promotion (FAPROMO) Gives an overview of the world of fashion through examining external and internal promotional activities of fashion companies including public relations, fashion styling, fashion shows, advertising, visual merchandising and the fashion media. Apparel Production (APRODUC) A course that discusses the general process in apparel production. It will go through in detail the production flow process in a garment factory set-up. Computer Aided Design 1 (CAD001) CAD Application course that will teach basics of Adobe Photoshop and its various application in fashion. Computer Aided Design 2 (CAD002) CAD course that will include lessons on using the Adobe Illustrator and Coral Draw as applied in fashion. Fasion Marketing Final Project (FPROJECT) A course that will prepare students in their culminating activity for marketing wherein they will showcase their concepts, strategies, and skills learned. This course will help students prepare a mock set-up for a new concept for a fashion enterprise that shall be evaluated by a panel of credible practitioners in the industry. Fashion and the Arts (FASHART) An art application class that would stimulate and help students develop creativity. This class will discuss various art forms and styles and will also provide an overview of fashion history. Fashion Textile (FASTEXT) Gives an understanding of construction and properties of different textiles. It also teaches the use of textiles in contemporary fashion. Involves lectures, demonstrations, practical work and fieldtrips. Pattern Making 001 (PATERM1) A beginner’s class introducing industry procedures of pattern making. Students will learn to develop basic blocks such a bodice, skirt, sleeves, dress and pants. Pattern Making 002 (PATERM2) An intermediate pattern making class that will introduce additional pattern techniques such as dart manipulations, adding fullness and sculpturing. Pattern Making 003 (PATERM3) Advanced pattern making class that will make comprehensive use of the skills acquired in previous pattern classes. Students will learn how to interpret their designs and transfer their ideas into first patterns. Fashion Illustration 1 (FILLUS1) A beginner’s class that teaches students how to draw the basic nine head fashion figures in different poses. This class will also provide techniques in sketching the face based on proportions. Fashion Illustration 2 (FILLUS2) An intermediate sketching class that focuses on sketching garment details on the fashion figure. Students will also learn the use of more mediums such as watercolors and markers. Fashion Illustration 3 (FILLUS3) Advanced sketching class that will work on students’ ability to render their own style of drawing and presentation. This class also prepares students to prepare for their portfolio of sketches. Clothing Construction 1 (CLOTHC1) This course allows the students to get acquainted with the sewing machine threading, machine control exercises, edging and using the industrial iron and teaches them basic exercises on zippers, darts, seams and waistband and hand hemming. Final project will be a basic skirt. Clothing Construction 2 (CLOTHC2) Intermediate class that teaches students more challenging sewing techniques like facings, interfacings, bias treatments, collars, additional zipper application and buttons. Final project will be a bodice with collar. Basic Draping (BDRAPING) This course will teach students the step-by-step process of using three dimensional technique of draping in creating basic patterns and variations of it on muslin. Advanced Draping (ADRAPING) A course that will use the techniques learned in basic draping into developing more challenging designs and details. It will give the students an opportunity to create styles of garments that will combine aesthetiscm and balance. Fashion Store Management (FASTOMA) A course that describes the relationship between store operations and the retailer’s strategic plan. It defines responsibilities and tasks performed by a retailer to properly manage the store so as to give customers a wonderful shopping experience. Fashion Brand Management (FASBMGT) Teaches students strategic management skills used in fashion companies today. Students will research trends and markets, plan and manage a design and marketing project involving repositioning an existing product range or developing new product range for a specific market.   
  • Completed Application Form • Birth Certificate • HS / College Diploma • Personal Statement (Any Format) Answer the following: 1. What brought about your passion for the Fashion Industry 2. Why do you want a career in the Fashion Industry 3. How do you foresee yourself contributing to the Philippine Fashion Industry 4. What are your personal fashion career goals • Creative collage to show your personal style (Put on 8.5 x 11 inch size) • 1 2x2 picture (name at the back) • 2 1x1 pictures (name at the back) •Waiver form (to be provided, once been signed, requirements are deemed property of SoFA) * For Fresh HS Graduated • Good moral certificate • Form 137 (Transcript) • Form 138 (Report Card) * For College Graduates • Transcript of Records • College Diploma * For Transferee Students • Transcript of Records • Honorable Dismissal (Transfer Credentials) ** PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ABOVE REQUIREMENTS IN A LONG BROWN ENVELOPE AT LEAST 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE INTENDED TERM. PUT NAME IN UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER – LAST NAMETHEN FIRST NAME (EX: REYES, MARIA). ADDRESS TO: SoFA ADMISSIONS OFFICE. INCOMPLETE REQUIREMENTS WILL NO BE ACCEPTED ** ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.  • Completed Application Form • Tuition Fee You may also choose to enroll in any of our regular class offerings as a short course. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM FOR LONG PROGRAMS FOR SHORT PROGRAMS   Registration Fee - P5000 (Must accompany the Application Requirements and is non-refundable except when the student is not accepted by the School of Fashion and The Arts SoFA. In this case the Registration Fee is refunded immediately) Tuition Fee Payment Options (Should be paid upon receipt of acceptance letter or at least 30 days before your course starts either in full or installment) Full Tuition Payment SPECIAL RATE: P 58,500 – Full Tuition Fee Payment 30 days before course starts (Special rate for early payment) REGULAR RATE: P 65,000 – Full Tuition Fee Payment at least 1 week before course starts or within enrollment week Installment (2 Payments) P 33,000 - 1st Tuition Fee Payment P 33,000 – 2nd Payment due 30 days after course starts Installment (3 Payments) P 22,500 – 1st Tuition Fee Payment P 22,500 – 2nd Payment due 30 days after course starts P 22,500 – 3rd Payment due 60 days after course starts Tuition Fee Payment Options Full Tuition Payment SPECIAL RATE: P 13,500 – Full Tuition Fee Payment 30 days before course starts (Special rate for early payment) REGULAR RATE: P 15,000 – Full Tuition Fee Payment at least 1 week before course starts or within enrollment week Installment (2 Payments) P 8,000 - 1st Tuition Fee Payment P 8,000 – 2nd Payment due 30 days after course starts  Full Tuition Payment P 58,500 – Full Tuition Fee Payment 30 days before course starts (Special Discounted rate for early payment) P 65,000 – Full Tuition Fee Payment at least 1 week before course starts or within enrollment week Installment (2 Payments) P 33,000 - 1st Tuition Fee Payment P 33,000 – 2nd Payment due 30 days after course starts Installment (3 Payments) P 22,500 – 1st Tuition Fee Payment P 22,500 – 2nd Payment due 30 days after course starts P 22,500 – 3rd Payment due 60 days after course starts  This aims to allow talented Filipinos from around the country to hone their creative skills in the best possible creative learning environment. It is through the scholarship that SoFA is able to extend its vision to discover and groom promising individuals. The SoFA Scholarship may be applied to the following programs: 1. 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design & Marketing 2. 2 Year Diploma in Fashion Design & Marketing 3. 1 Year Diploma in Fashion Design The Scholarship Program gives the scholar the following privileges: • the opportunity to study the entire program at no tuition cost • undergo the SoFA mentorship program for his/her chosen field • the chance to work for a designer/fashion company in its Internship Program • opportunity to showcase their final collection/project at graduation • the chance to get a job after graduation through SoFA’s Job Placement The requirements for applying for the Scholarship program are as follows: • Filipino citizen • At least 16 years old • Completed application form • Personal Statement (guide questions to be provided) • Diploma or transcript of records from highest educational attainment • 2 letters of recommendation with contact information *IMPORTANT APPLICATION REMINDERS: -PLEASE SUBMIT ALL COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS IN A SEALED BROWN ENVELOPE.ADDRESS TO: ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR-SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION -ALL REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTED WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO APPLICANT AND WILL THUS BE CONSIDERED PROPERTY OF SoFA. -DEADLINE: AN APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT REQUIREMENTS AT LEAST 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE START OF THE INTENDED TERM. |
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