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Singapore is one of the busiest , most crowded cities in the world. It is also a one of the countries with the highest density of population. Furthermore, it is also the trade capitol of South-East Asia. A person can find many opportunities here for various businesses and enterprises. But what about the finer things in life, like arts, or fashion? It should be noted that when it comes to these, Singapore still truly has a lot to offer. Here we will discuss about the various fashion design courses that can be found in some of the Singapore`s prominent educational facilities.

Right now, there are six colleges and universities in Singapore that offer some sort of courses which are oriented towards fashion design. They are, in no particular order: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, LASALLE College of the Arts, Raffles Design Institute, Raffles Merchandising School, Cavalry School of Management And Design and the First Media Design School. We will discuss only some of them here, but if you are interested, you should make sure you look up for all of these institutions on the Internet.

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

This Academy has quite a long history. It started its courses as early as 1938, and had since became one of the most important institutions of the sort in Singapore. When it comes to fashion design courses, this academy`s Department of Fashion Studies provides education on the subject of fashion design. The studies offered here have a well rounded curriculum which is designed to offer the students the necessary skills and knowledge that will enable them to work in the fashion industry.

LASALLE College of the Arts

This college has been offering to its students various studies related to the subject of arts for over 20 years. Today, it is also offering various studies regarding fashion design. They are designed to offer both a holistic understanding of the fashion culture and industry, but also to create a professional perspective at each student, regarding fashion design.

Raffles Design Institute

This institute was established in Beach Road, Singapore in1990. Although a relatively new academic institution, this institute has became one of the most prominent schools in Singapore when it comes to the subject of fashion design. Fashion design is one of the main study courses offered by this school. The courses held here try to educate students on the subject of fashion design by developing an in-depth understanding of fashion design processes in their students. This is achieved primarily by explanatory and experimental processes.

As mentioned, these are just some of the prominent educational institutions in which you can visit some sort of a fashion design course in Singapore. And as also mentioned, the Internet will offer you a great insight on this subject. So, if you are interested, browse a bit, and you will surely find a fashion school that fits your needs.

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When it comes to fashion design, this branch of art and industry is rapidly increasing over the last few years. Since Singapore takes pride as one of the richest countries in the world in the terms of GDP, it is only reasonable that this relative leisure of the living standard has caused an increase in the interest for fashion and fashion design. When it comes to fashion design schools there is a number of universities and colleges that have some sort of a fashion design course in  Singapore. Here we will mention some of the more prominent ones.

First Media Design School

This school is a part of the First Media Group, which alongside its Singapore branch has branches across Asia, notably in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok and Shanghai. The Group primarily deals in the IMC consulting business. Some time ago, it has created its Singapore branch of the First Media Design Schools. The school offers a curriculum that encompasses various subjects, some of which aren`t directly related to design. When it comes to the fashion design courses at this school, it takes pride for developing self-motivation and unique-thinking skills with their students, and enabling them to work in the bustling business on the modern fashion design industry.

Raffles Merchandising School

This school, as many other institutions in Singapore, got its name after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was the first British colonial governor of the city, and who is considered to be the father of the city, as we know it today. It is a private educational institution, oriented towards providing education in the field of design and management. It was established in November 2006, however it has already got to become an influential institution in the world of fashion industry here in Singapore. The school awards the Bachelor of Design degree to the students finishing their design courses. It should also be noted that these courses have a special emphasis on fashion marketing.

As you can see, there are quite a few educational institutions that have some sort of a fashion design course in Singapore. This will undoubtedly influence the development of the fashion industry in this city.

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Singapore has long been the business centre of South-East Asia. Its unique location, and its strategic influence have caused the interest of both local, and global political and economical powers. Ever since Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles first established the city in the place and with the function it holds today, this city has ever grown in importance. Today, Singapore is a cosmopolitan city, with many ethnicity, and many, many different cultural influences. The Chinese, who are the most numerous ethnic group in town have brought with them their culture, and that has influenced the development of the artistic scene in this great city-state. Other influences were there as well. Particularly strong were the British cultural influences. This is no surprise, considering the timespan during which the British government controlled the city. Today, the modern popular culture, which usually takes its roots from the United States, is also very influential here.

So, Singapore is a city which lives its life influenced by a myriad of cultures. This can also be perceived if one takes a look at various artistic happenings that are taking place in the city. Lately, the interest for fashion is on the rise in Singapore, and more and more young people are opting for some of the various fashion design courses which can be found at various colleges here in Singapore. There is quite a few institutions of the sort that are offering these kind of courses in Singapore, so we will mention just some of them.

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

We have already mentioned the influence of the Chinese culture and arts in Singapore. Well, this school, founded way back in 1938, has made an additional impact, that came from Chinese artists, on the art in the city. The school was founded by Mr Lim Hak Tai, who was a contemporary style artist from China. This school, being the oldest one of the sort in the city, had a great influence on the development of artistic, and fashion scene in this city-state. Today, this school is offering courses to ones interested in fashion design, which will enable them to work in the demanding surrounding of the modern fashion industry.

Cavalry School of Management And Design

This school is located in the Jurong East Street, the heart of the Singapore`s financial district. It is almost solely dedicated for fashion design studies, although it offers a number of other courses. It offers a number of specializations, like courses for fashion stylists, fashion designers, and pattern making designers. What is especially interesting with this school is the fact that its courses are based on Italian fashion design curriculums, which make this school the best educational institution for the ones interested in the very popular Italian high fashion.

As mentioned, these are just some of the schools that have a fashion design course as one of their courses. If you are interested, more information on these schools can be found online.

I`m a freelance writer/ translator, and this is one in a series of articles that was ordered from me and never got payed. Enjoy.