Three international brands – Swarovski, Converse and Takasago – collaborated with LASALLE to give graduating fashion students a boost. The collaboration for the graduation showcase involved S$100,000 worth of products to be incorporated into the students’ collections – the largest external investment in a fashion showcase thus far – and invaluable consultation with the respective brands’ in-house product designers.
Windy Aulia
Windy initiated the New Gen Fashion Competition at Harper’s Bazaar, a competition for fashion designers to start their fashion businesses in the region. He has also conducted photoshoots with local and international supermodels, such as Cindy Crawford, Alessandra Ambrosio and Lily Aldridge.
Cover image from Harper's Bazaar
Daniela Monasterios Tan
Fluent in Spanish and English, Daniela is a research-based fashion designer, curator, researcher and a creative practitioner with 9 years of regional and international work experience in the fashion industry. She is interested in both the materiality of fashion and production methods, as well as the social aspect of fashion; semiology, political, sentimental and contextual. Her research finds its way into fashion collections, textile work, exhibitions, workshops and written research.
In conversation with: Jerome Lim on becoming a fashion thought leader
The narrative of a young student, set to follow an education grounded in the science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline, but eventually making the choice to pursue their passion, is one often heard at LASALLE. At this contemporary arts and design College, many bright youths have made the decision to pursue their studies here because of their unwavering passion and hope of fulfilling their dreams.
Feature: Flourishing through the arts
Creativity and collaboration are at the heart of the culture of LASALLE. It is through its campus doors that artists unite, passion flows and potentials are developed, leaving students not just inspired, but also equipped to chase their dreams in the arts. The vibrancy of LASALLE's many programmes, combined with the expertise of renowned international faculty, has propelled LASALLE to the forefront of Singapore's arts and cultural scene.
In conversation with: Siti Amirah on taking the road less travelled
Siti Amirah, a BA(Hons) Fashion Media and Industries student and Pioneer Junior College alumna, shares her personal experiences on taking the road less travelled after her ‘A’ Levels and her LASALLE experience so far!
Singapore Fashion Week: Fashion Talk Series
In partnership with Singapore Fashion Week, LASALLE presented the inaugural Fashion Talks Series from 13 to 15 May 2015.
This series of thought-leadership and industry talks opened with a bang, as fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg took to the stage to speak about the creation of her legendary wrap dress, the phenomenal growth of the DvF brand, opportunities available to young designers now and how to navigate the road to success.
Datuk Professor Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo may have parted ways with his eponymous shoe line, but he still had much to impart about surviving in the fashion business and his thoughts on the art of craftsmanship.
In celebration of the launch of the Huawei Mobile P10 and Huawei P10 Plus, Huawei presented a Young Designers’ Meet and Greet featuring Datuk Professor Jimmy Choo, OBE and designer Illiza Ho.
Strategic partnerships with International Institutions
Our strategic partnerships with international institutions and active participation in global networks are also key to ensuring an exciting and holistic education experience for our students and staff.
- University of Tokyo
- Fashion Institute of Technology in New York
- Bunka Fashion College
- Hongik University
- Hong Kong Design Institute
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Curtin University, Perth
- London College of Fashion
PROGRAMME DETAILS

Duration
3 years
Mode
Programme structure
Craft, Techniques and Technologies 1 (30 credits)
This module may include the following components:
- Fashion Drawing & Rendering
- Digital Fashion Visualisation
- Fashion Photography I
- Fashion Styling
Studio 1 (15 credits)
This module may include the following components:
- Introduction to the Fashion System I
- Creative Processes in Fashion 1
Critical Thinking Skills A (15 credits)
Craft, Techniques and Technologies 2 (30 credits)
This module may include the following components:
- Approaching Fashion Writing
- Creative Direction in Fashion I
- Digital Fashion Visualisation II
- Fashion Photography II
Studio 2 (15 credits)
This module may include the following components:
- Introduction to Fashion System II
- Design-in-Context I or Design-in-Context I: Fashion Making I
World of Ideas and Imagination (15 credits)
Craft, Techniques and Technologies 3 (15 credits)
This module may include the following components:
- Digital Marketing
- Design for Fashion Publishing I or Fashion Making II
Studio 3 (30 credits)
This module may include the following components:
- Creative Direction in Fashion II
- Fashion Photography III
- Social Media for Fashion
Critical Thinking Skills B (15 credits)
Cross-disciplinary Studio (30 credits)
This module may include the following components:
- Fashion Photography IV and/or
- Micro Businesses and Fashion Making III
- Creative Direction in Fashion III
- Fashion Branding & Communication
Electives (15 credits)
Professional Practice and Careers (15 credits)
Engaging Communities (15 credits)
Internship (45 credits)
Communication and Public Presentation Skills (15 CU)
Final Project (45 CU)
This module may include the following components:
- Creative Direction in Fashion IV
- Digital Fashion Promotion
- Creative Brand Identity
- UI
- Retail Merchandising
- Fashion Media Project or Fashion Design Project
*Modules in Level 3 may be offered in either semester or in both semesters. Your Programme Leader will advise you on the modules to be taken before the start of each semester. You will need to take modules equivalent to 60 credits in each semester.
More Information
- Practical Portfolio
- Creative Process Journal
- Technical Folder
- Journal
- Portfolio (Pass/Fail)
The LASALLE Diploma framework is anchored in a professional and self-directed approach, with the aim of nurturing highly-engaged, self-assured student learners of the 21st century.
The Diploma framework has a modular structure which involves the following core modules:
Studio
Studio modules primarily anchor you to a particular field/discipline of study. All Studio modules assess you in writing and ensure adequate historical and theoretical contextualisation are embedded.
Studio modules are sites of creative practice with a focus and approach to allow you to discover, investigate and apply ideas, methods and materials.
The Cross-Disciplinary Studio module focuses on an out-of-the-box learning environment for you to apply your critical thinking skills and develop cross-disciplinary works in the studio.
The Final Project culminates in a major studio work which encourages you to demonstrate your artistic practice, conceptual and technical rigour.
Craft, Techniques and Technologies
The Craft, Techniques and Technologies modules prepare you to appreciate and develop requisite technical skills for your creative work.
The particular emphasis is on honing craft, building strong technique and fluid engagement with digital/technological skills. These will provide you with the necessary 21st century skills to apply to your studio/creative practice.
Critical Thinking Skills, World of Imagination and electives
This set of modules establishes different modes of thinking and creative engagement in an arts school environment.
It aims to expose you to a diversity of learning methods, critical inquiry and approaches to express yourself.
It is envisaged that this approach sets the tone for how you as a LASALLE student are distinctive in your approach to learning and ultimately as a professional.
Allowing the 21st century learner to be self-reflexive, independent and inquisitive is vital. Building on your critical thinking modules, electives will be offered in Year 2 to facilitate you to work in areas outside of your core subjects.
Community Engagement and professional skills
You will undertake a Community Engagement module and be exposed to ways in which the community of your interest can be a source of long-term participation, personal fulfilment and employment, following which you will go on to pursue industry placement opportunities in a discipline-specific field.
Students can opt to do one big placement or two to three short placements. Overseas stints are encouraged. The internship module is accompanied by a Professional Practice and Careers module which gives you the key tools to develop your job preparedness. Here you will be taught about emerging fields, how to be self-employed and network in the sector. Industry professionals and alumni will be invited to mentor you and your peers.
You will also be taught Communications and Presentation Skills. Here, clear and confident public speaking and presentation skills are introduced to prepare you to develop and articulate your brand, articulate an artist statement, develop public speaking skills and develop your social media profile as a professional.
Overall, the Diploma framework will enhance the job preparedness of Diploma graduates through greater opportunities for self-directed and cross-disciplinary learning in addition to dedicated modules to help them hone their career skills.
LASALLE uses a 5–point Grade Point Average (GPA) system, which will be applicable to all students admitted to Year 1 with effect from AY2024/25, to track students’ academic progress throughout their studies.
Students receive letter grades for each module taken. Each grade corresponds to a grade point as shown below:
Letter grade | Grade point |
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A+. | 5.0 |
A | 5.0 |
A- | 4.5 |
B+ | 4.0 |
B | 3.5 |
B- | 3.0 |
C+ | 2.5 |
C | 2.0 |
D+ | 1.5 |
D | 1.0 |
F | 0.0 |
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) represents the grade point average of all modules attempted by the student. A minimum CGPA of 2.00 is required for graduation.
The computation of CGPA is as follows:
All modules, including repeat attempts, are included in the computation of the CGPA with the exception of modules that are exempted or where students were absent with valid reasons.
The classification of award and corresponding CGPA requirement are as follows:
CGPA range | Classification of award |
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4.00 – 5.00 | Diploma with Distinction |
2.00 – 3.99 | Diploma |
LASALLE recognises the important role of artists and designers in creating a sustainable and caring world. The curriculum provides opportunities for students to identify and explore issues around sustainability (from ecology and global climate change to the sustainability of their own creative practices and wider cultural communities) and care (for the well-being and advancement of oneself and others).
The College actively encourages students to engage with and investigate these crucial contemporary issues as part of their studies, including through their projects, and critical and creative outputs. Through interdisciplinary learning and strong engagement with these topics, the aim is to empower students to lead the way towards sustainable practices and caring communities within the cultural and creative industries.
Basic materials for learning are provided by the College.
As a developing artist, you are required to have certain items that are personal to you and cannot be shared. Such items include books, dance shoes, rehearsal clothes, safety boots, portable musical instruments, paints, canvas, basic tools, design software, cameras, etc., that will support you through your three-year learning journey. The College does not encourage the purchase of extravagant or costly materials or equipment. Our lecturers can provide you with affordable suggestions.
You are also encouraged to have your own laptop for education. If you do not own one, computer labs are available on campus with requisite software for you to undertake your work.
There may be opportunities for you to undertake extra-curricular study trips to enhance your overall learning. Trips are not compulsory and may incur additional costs.
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Academics
Tap into the illustrious minds of our faculty members who are movers and shakers in their own disciplines. They will impart, challenge and encourage, as they share their invaluable expertise and experiences with you.