JOIN THE LEADING FASHION DESIGN COLLEGE
Welcome to your first steps towards your fashion future! Studying in Cape Town at the leading fashion institution, Design Academy of Fashion.
We understand that this process can be overwhelming & we have laid out this process through a simple step by step guide.
Familiarise yourself with the information laid out below before selecting the apply button.
For any help, contact us by email or a phone call.
online application process
3 STEP GUIDELINES
Entrance Portfolio
The entrance portfolio that you will submit with your application, includes an essay, a storyboard, and a moodboard. (Only Diploma applicants include a moodboard)
Supporting Documents
The supporting documents of your most recent qualification, identity document, ID photo and your application fee proof of payment, need to be scanned/photographed and uploaded with your application.
Online Application
Select the qualification below you are applying for. With digitised portfolio and supporting documents, you are ready to proceed. This links you to the Student Manager system. Complete the application form and upload the required documents.
You will be redirected to our Student portal system to fill out the application forms and upload your documents.
You will be redirected to our Student portal system to fill out the application forms and upload your documents.
ENTRANCE PORTFOLIO
ESSAY
DIPLOMA
HIGHER CERTIFICATE
Write an overview of your understanding and experience of fashion. The information in your essay is reflective of your character and writing style. Include your background, passions and future goals. Please do not exceed 2 typed pages or 4 hand-written ones.
STORYBOARD
DIPLOMA
HIGHER CERTIFICATE
Create one A3 storyboard consisting of three fashion figure drawings with your own designs. Rendered in colour. Fabric swatches are optional. (You can also find templates for your figures online)
MOODBOARD
DIPLOMA
Create one creative A3 mood board that conveys your chosen trend/theme. Incorporate visuals, prints and descriptive words to convey your inspiration for your storyboard/collection. (Ensure images are not blurry or pixelated)
Portfolios are reviewed regularly and enrolments are taken until each course is full. There is no strict deadline for applications but we do recommend that students apply as early as possible.
Click on the link below for our Portfolio Workshop video which takes you through a step-by-step guide to creating your successful portfolio.
Create digital files of your portfolio before proceeding to the application forms on our Student Manager System.
(PDF and/or JPGs not exceed 5mb)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Most Recent Qualification
Identity Document
ID Photo
Application Proof of Payment
Include the supporting documents in your online application. Prepare digital files of each for uploading to our Student portal system.
APPLICATION FEE
All your documents ready to go?
You’ve got your portfolio scanned in or photographed! Your supporting documents are scanned or photographed! You’ve paid the application Fee!
You are ready to move onto our student manager portal to fill in your details and upload all your documents!
Simple as that! We will be intouch every step of the way.
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
available from 9:00 – 16:30
Monday – Friday
Address The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7926
Email info@daf-academy.co.za