- Program Vision
To achieve leadership and excellence in scientific research at both the local and regional levels in the field of fashion and accessories design, following an integrated system of modern methodologies applied in the industry.
- Program Mission
To prepare and qualify creative graduates in the field of fashion design and accessories, equipping them with the latest scientific and technological methods to meet market demands while fostering environmental sustainability and community development.
Key Features of the Fashion and Accessories Design Program
1. State-of-the-Art Technical Lab
- The program includes the most advanced technical lab in the Middle East, enabling students to utilize contemporary technology in practical applications across various courses. This hands-on experience gives graduates a competitive edge over their peers in similar programs.
2. Industry Collaborations and Practical Exposure
- Graduates gain significant practical experience due to the program’s distinguished collaborations with leading fashion houses, companies, and organizations worldwide, enhancing their employability.
3. Innovative and Unique Curriculum
- The program offers specialized courses that are not included in other fashion design programs across Arab universities, such as:
▪ Smart Fashion Design
▪ Fashion for Special Needs
▪ Cartoon Character Costume Design
▪ Smart Accessories Design
- These courses align with the latest global trends in fashion and accessories design.
4. Comprehensive Professional Preparation
- The program equips students with essential skills for professional practice, including:
▪ Planning, designing, and managing industrial systems in garment production.
▪ Analyzing and estimating project costs.
▪ Managing technical operations supporting fashion and accessories projects.
- The curriculum ensures that graduates understand professionalism, ethics, quality performance, public policies, safety, and sustainability in the fashion industry.
- Program Objectives
1. Preserving Cultural and Heritage Identity
Safeguard local heritage by integrating traditional designs into modern fashion.
Promote national pride through designs that reflect the community’s cultural identity.
2. Enhancing the Local Economy and Creative Industries
Support the fashion sector as a thriving economic field that generates new job opportunities.
Encourage entrepreneurship and empower designers to establish their own businesses.
Stimulate related industries such as textiles, printing, and accessories.
3. Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Awareness
Spread the concept of sustainable fashion and reduce waste in the fashion industry.
Encourage the use of eco-friendly materials and recycling in design practices.
4. Advancing Employment and Youth Empowerment
Create job opportunities in design, marketing, and production.
Empower women and youth to enter the fashion field as a means of financial independence.
5. Influencing Public Taste and Aesthetic Awareness
Elevate the community’s aesthetic standards by promoting elegance and beauty.
Inspire individuals to express creativity and artistry through personal style.
6. Fostering Arts and Creativity in Society
Reinforce the role of art as an integral part of cultural identity.
Encourage innovation and creativity among new generations in fashion and design.
7. Enhancing the Global Image of Society
Showcase local culture to the world through distinctive national fashion.
Contribute to a global fashion scene that reflects the community’s heritage and unique identity.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Fashion and textile design for fashion companies.
- Designing costumes for entertainment industries and cartoon characters.
- Developing smart and therapeutic fashion in collaboration with major companies specializing in medical wear.
- Designing accessories and jewelry for both local and global brands.
- Working as a fashion stylist for film, television, and theater productions.
- Entering the fashion manufacturing sector in production companies and garment factories.
- Engaging in freelance and entrepreneurship opportunities within specialized fields.