| 19 May 2005 |
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| Riding High on Fashion : NAFA Presents 40 Student Collections in Spectacular Graduation Fashion Show |
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| Forty students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) School of Fashion Studies will present their graduation collections at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel on Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 2pm. |
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| The collections by this graduating cohort of the 18th Diploma in Fashion Design and the 7th Diploma in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing are colourful and varied, with inspirations ranging from Spanish bolero to the ingenious use of zippers. |
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| In fact, this year’s collection is so diverse and unique that overseas interest has already been expressed. The organising committee of the New Zealand Wearable Art competition & exhibition will be showcasing selected works from the graduation collection, while a fashion buyer has expressed keen interest in bringing these student works to Germany. |
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| Since the move from rented premises in Middle Road to the new purpose-built campus along Bencoolen Street, NAFA has procured state-of-the-art equipment and teaching aid to match those of international schools in fashion studies. Among the acquisitions are laser cutting machines and computerised embroidery systems. The students incorporated the finest finishes possible when designing their graduation collections by putting such equipment to good use. The results are stunning and unexpected masterpieces. |
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| About School of Fashion Studies |
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| The School of Fashion Studies offers courses in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising & Marketing, and other fashion-related programmes. The Diploma in Fashion Design programme provides an all-round development of the students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of the various aspects and processes of the industry, including fashion design; technology; fashion accessories; furnishing and fashion fabrics. It offers a unique opportunity for students to explore creative approaches in solving technicalities pertaining to garment design and production, while maintaining a strong understanding of the necessary skills for design development. The Diploma in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing programme aims to offer a specialised programme to those who wish to pursue a business or commercial career in the fashion industry, such as fashion buying, fashion merchandising, marketing, furnishing, fashion interiors, fashion production and fashion management. It is designed to equip students with the appropriate skills and knowledge for immediate employment in the fashion industry. |
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| About NAFA |
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| Established in 1938, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is recognised as the leading provider of training and education in a wide array of artistic disciplines. |
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| With a globally experienced teaching faculty and a team of management specialists, NAFA currently offers full-time Diploma, Degree and part-time Certificate courses to over 3,500 students in diverse fields from visual arts to performing arts and fashion studies. Its exciting mix of high quality courses and innovative curriculum reflect the breadth of opportunities available for aspiring talents in Singapore’s increasingly vibrant creative industry. |
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| NAFA’s modern, purpose-built campus along Bencoolen Street houses three spacious art galleries; six skylight painting studios; a digital media studio; a 380-seat Academy Theatre; a Studio Theatre; a boutique gallery and a rooftop amphitheatre, amongst others. |
