Here We Come 2009!

It is just a week before we say goodbye to 2008 and welcome 2009, can you believe it?! Regardless of how quickly the year has gone far for us, I'm glad that I spent it with all of you. I hope that 2008 has treated you as well as you deserve. By the way, this a new semester coming. How's the last semester's exam/assessment result for each one of you? If it not so good work harder, if its excellent, maintain and sustain it!

One more thing, our 'Bengkel' renovation has been completed and ready to serve you guys! As I said before, it's not a major renovation, but it is still better than before. A few things need to be done to make our 'Bengkel' more 'ceria' and I'm still working on it. Hope a small things can make a different, and I definitely will upload the photos soon!

Last but not least, thank you for all supporting Fashion Department Blog by logging in, commenting, sharing & writing about our Blog, hopefully more students will joining in. Even this blog not always updated, at-least we have something to share and talk about. Beside with my hectic schedule, maybe next year I will try my best to update this blog as much as I can. We have built something special here which is a place to enjoy fashion design.

Until then, I will see you guys again soon to share a new year together!

While You Guys Were Out!

Wondering what happened to our 'bengkel' during semester break? Well I guess the 'bengkel' never get a break, it was renovated since early this month. The renovation still in progress which is involved a small section in our 'bengkel' especially we will get a new paint job, brand new window, of-course much more better than previous one :) The rest... we just wait and see until it complete soon.

Maybe it's not a major renovation then, but somehow, hmmm... it made our 'bengkel' upgraded since... i don't know, maybe since Fashion Dept. was opened. Hopefully we will appreciate it and just take a good care of it!

Happy Holiday!

After struggling for final exam and assessment, maybe it's not to late to wish everybody Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha & Happy Holiday! I know everyone is going everywhere, somewhere and hopefully this semester break will be a good time for us to refresh and rejuvenate ourselves. Your result will be out in any time and I wish you guys all the best, see you next semester...and it's gonna be a fun semester!

*Just thinking 'bout our next Fashion Department's Trip... sun, sea & sand perhaps? :)

Diversity & Unity

Fashion Department would like to invite you to Degree Fashion Show/ Exhibition 2008 at MIDF Banquet Hall, Menara MIDF, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur on 29 November, 2.30pm. The ticket will cost you only RM30 and please contact Fashion Department UiTM Shah Alam at 03 5544 098/ 4057/ 4014.

See you there!

Final Assessment

At the end of their final year students produce a collection which is then shown on runway to lecturers, fellow students, parents and buyers and prospective employers at the fashion show. This event is an event put on by a Fashion Department to showcase student's upcoming line of clothing every end of semester. This year, 'DIVERSITY & UNITY' become our theme. For more information I will update this blog as soon as possible.

Not forget to all Fashion students, final exam/assessment just around the corner, just do your best, produce a quality work and good luck! Happy sewing :)

歓迎! (Do itashi mashite!/Welcome)

Our Fashion Dept. earlier this week hosted fourteen visiting foreign students who are from Hachiman High School, Japan. It's an event that they wanting to explore each other‘s culture more. Here at 'Bengkel Fashion' the lecturer  teach them how to make 'Baju Kurung Kedah' because it is easy and simple to make in a short time. Because of the language barrier, we have a bit difficulty to communicate with them but everything going well. Last, but not least thanks to all the students who assist during the event. You guys doing a great job.

We expect that by engaging in this type of program, both sides will gain a better understanding of other cultures and broaden their horizons. Maybe our Fashion student will visit to other country someday? Hopefully...

For more pictures please visit Kheme's Blog!

Cameron Highland

Fashion Department Family

The most photographed group :)

Viva to the Committee!

After 'Tepung Tawar' and the juniors officially part of the Fashion family.

Fashion Nite with 'Hari Raya' theme.

Another successful Fashion Department trip! We spent 3 days at the place where strawberry and tea plantations are popular and a cool climate, where else..it's Cameron Highland. Organized by lecturers and committee, the trips are full with interesting activities and programs, but yet  we still have time to shopping, sightseeing, exploring and much more.

Whoever missed it, hopefully you can join and participate and enjoy our next coming trip. Trust me, it's worth it!

Day of Celebration

I would like wish to all Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, maaf zahir batin and may it bring you many happy moments to cherish forever. Also this is a time where we reconcile and renew relationships with others. Remember, if you going back home town to celebrate Hari Raya with family and friends just take care of yourself.

Happy holiday everyone and enjoy the break and don't forget bring back here your delicious rendang, ketupat, lemang, kuih... see ya' !

Berbuka @ Fashion Bengkel

On 18th September 08, Fashion Department had our breaking fast at our famous 'bengkel' :) .  Attended by fashion students and lecturers, the event last up till 8.30pm. This is the  first time Fashion Deparment having the break fast here and for sure there will be next year to look ahead.  Thanks to the organizer for being a good host during the event, and thanks a lot to all the students who attend for this event and anyone who missed it, hopefully we will see you next year.

Fashion Dept. T-shirt

The Official Fashion Department's 2008 T-shirt is born! Finally we have our own merchandise, maybe it's only the beginning and hopefully more products to come. Anyway, we like to keep things simple for the design, because I believe we are creative people that take the complexity out of simplicity. It's simple, relevant and effective graphic design.

A lot of people think a simple basic t-shirt is very boring. But it isn't...it's very useful and you can wear anything at it. Pair it with your vest, jacket, accessories...and more. Well, it's only cost you RM25, fabric made with 100% cotton. Please contact FASTO's member if interested.

Kisses,

Fashionistas

p/s Watch-out for FASTO's official t-shirt, will coming out soon!

FASHION DAY

Hey guys...! We do love fashion and love creating and making clothes, and because of that FASTO (Fashion Student Organization) has created 'Fashion Day' and 'Batik Day' to create fun environment of learning and also the best chance to create social fun through the fashion.

FASHION DAY oneverytuesday

This is especially for those who love in fashion, set your own style and dress up or even better, create and wear your own designs. Be creative and let's celebrate.

BATIK DAY oneverythursday

Batik is totally in! Wearing batik was not merely a dress code formal events anymore. Rather, it has become a new fashion trend. Inspired by the beauty of batik fabric and the creative spirit of batik designers, we are proud to present the 'Batik Day'. You can wear it with anything even casual attire.

*This is only for Fashion Department student.

Fashion Department, UiTM

The fashion design program offers the broad-based training in creativity, and design, with the technical, and production processes which are supported by theoretical knowledge, to encourage creativity and innovation. Students are trained to be more creative, skillful, and knowledgeable. Graduates are prepared to participate in related area of fashion design, entrepreneurship, costume, and clothing industries. An integral aspect of the course is in the hands-on experiences provided for the students in their practical training. This is reinforced by extra-curricular activities such as exhibitions, competitions, fieldworks, and life projects.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduate of this program may be employed as fashion designers in the fashion, and clothing industries, marketing, and personnel, fashion writers or journalism, lecturer in the academic institutions, designers, and manufactures, fashion illustration, freelance consultancy, costume designers in entertainments, and films productions, and new area related to the fashion business, and lifestyle and work on real projects within a commercial environment.

COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT

Teaching is through group, tutorial, practical, lecture and independent study. All course is assessed regularly (Progressive Assessment) and final assessment is given at the end if each semester, and exams for liberal studies.

CONTACT

FACULTY OF ART & DESIGN

Universiti Teknologi MARA

40450 Shah Alam Selangor

Malaysia

p. +603.5544 4011

f. +603.5548 4011