LISOF application, courses, fees, qualifications, contact details
Fashion schools in South Africa are helping the youth to venture into entrepreneurship by building their talents. LISOF design school SA has produced prominent fashion professionals. The majority of its alumni have flourishing careers in the fashion and design industry both globally and locally.
The school gives learners opportunities to practice the theories before they enter the job market. LISOF courses online application 2020 is open for South African and international students. These are the details of the required documents and the application process.
What courses does LISOF offer?
They offer several fashion design courses.
Are there fashion design degree programs at LISOF?
They offer full-time three-year degree programs. The qualifications vary with the course.
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design/ Media/ Buying
This degree will put you onto the following career paths:
- Fashion photographer
- Make-up artist
- Visual merchandiser
- Stylist for TV and films
- Fashion designer
- Garment technologist
- Trend forecaster
Total fees for year 1
- Media elective: R86,417
- Design elective: R85,000
- Buying elective: R85,000
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for degree studies
- LISOF BA Entry Assessment (free)
- LISOF Entry Assessment
- Elective in Fashion Retail Buying requires a Grade 12 (70% in Math literacy mark of 70% or 50% in Pure Mathematics)
- You can apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you are 23 years or older, have NSC and work experience
- A Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) application for credit transfer
- International student entry qualifications: SAQA graded School leaving Certificate, and a minimum of NQF level 4 with access to degree studies
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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Fashion
The degree opens up a lifetime opportunity for students to specialize in trend analysis and forecasting with the internationally recognized WGSN. You can also be an intern with some prominent fashion retail businesses in South Africa that partner with LISOF.
Qualifications
- SAQA registered 360 credit (minimum), undergraduate Bachelor, in a related field (NQF level 7) from a registered and accredited institution in South Africa.
- An average grade of 65% or higher at the exit level of the undergraduate program.
Total fees for year 1: R79,200
Bachelor of Commerce in Fashion
The degree is composed of knowledge in various disciplines that make up a fashion business such as:
- Financial Management
- Marketing and Brand Management
- Logistics
- Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Fashion Practice and Trend Analysis
- Merchandising and Buying
Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an exemption
- BCOM specific subject pre-requisite: a minimum of 55% in Pure Mathematics, 75%. Accounting at Grade 12 level and 50% in NBT numeracy results
- A minimum of 50% in the LISOF BCom Numeracy Assessment Test
- You can apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- A Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) application for credit transfer
- International student entry qualifications: SAQA graded School leaving Certificate, a minimum of NQF level 4 with access to Degree studies
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Retail Management
The graduates of this degree can move from junior to senior management positions in the retail industry.
- Classes start: 14th April 2020
- Fees: R40,000
Qualifications
- Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement or exemption for admission to degree studies
- National Senior Certificate (B rating, a minimum of 30% (rating of 2) in English, and a score of 50%-50% in 4 or more NSC 20 credit subjects)
- National Certificate Vocational with 70% in four vocational subjects and a minimum of 60% in English and two more fundamental subjects
LISOF higher certificates
They are one year full-time courses.
Higher Certificate in Fashion Retail
You will be exposed to commerce/retail, consumerism, sales and styling, fashion practice, and visual merchandising in fashion retail.
Fees: R45,000
Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent Higher Certificate exemption (40% in English as a first or additional language)
- National Certificate Vocational (min 40% in English)
- A related qualification to the proposed field of study achieved on NQF Level 4 or apply through RPL if you are 23 years or older with relevant work experience
- LISOF Entry Assessment
- International student entry requirements: SAQA graded school leaving Certificate with a minimum of NQF level 4 that qualifies the person to access to Higher Certificate studies in this program
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Higher Certificate in Fashion (Design/ Media)
You will have massive career opportunities in fashion retail and design after qualifying in this course.
- Fees: R45,000
Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent Higher Certificate exemption (40% in English as a first or additional language)
- National Certificate Vocational (min 40% in English)
- A related qualification to the proposed field of study achieved on NQF Level 4 or apply through RPL if you are 23 years or older with relevant work experience
- International student entry requirements: SAQA graded School leaving Certificate with a minimum of NQF level 4 that qualifies the person to access to Higher Certificate studies in this program
Higher Certificate in Digital Marketing Practices
The course covers diverse disciplines of digital marketing. The course leads to careers in these areas:
- Digital marketing
- Brand communication
- Social media administration
- Brand reputation building
Fees: R45,000
Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent Higher Certificate exemption (40% in English as a first or additional language)
- National Certificate Vocational (min 40% in English)
- A related qualification to the proposed field of study achieved on NQF Level 4 or apply through RPL if you are 23 years or older with relevant work experience
- International student entry requirements: SAQA graded School leaving Certificate with a minimum of NQF level 4 that qualifies the person to access to Higher Certificate studies in this program
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What short courses can you take at LISOF?
LISOF short courses are affordable and flexible, even for those who have vital commitments during the weekdays.
- Course duration: 4 months
- Number of lessons: 16 lessons
- Classes: Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
An Introduction to Make-Up 01
If you are looking forward to working as a make-up artist, this is the course for you.
- Next intake: 29th February 2020 (cycle 1) and July 2020 (cycle 2)
- Tuition fees: R9,500 + R7,425 MAC KIT + R250 FACE CHART
- Campus: LISOF Johannesburg, Blairgowrie, and LISOF Pretoria, Hatfield
Advanced Make-UP 02
This course builds on skill and knowledge that is taught in An Introduction to Make-Up 01.
- Next intake: February 2020
- Tuition fees: R9,500 + R2,751 MAC KIT + R300 FACE CHART
- Campus: LISOF Johannesburg, Blairgowrie only
The Principles of Styling
The course focuses on enabling the scholar to create a variety of fashion “looks.”
- Next intake: 29th February 2020 (cycle 1) and July 2020 (cycle 2)
- Tuition fees: R9,500 + R900 KIT
- Campus: LISOF Johannesburg, Blairgowrie only
The Basic Elements of Creative Design
The course will enable you to create fashion designs of garments.
- Next intake: 29th February 2020 (cycle 1) and July 2020 (cycle 2)
- Tuition fees: R9,500 + R2,000 KIT
- Campus: LISOF Johannesburg, Blairgowrie only
An Introduction to Pattern Making
You will master the art of creatively making various patterns of clothes.
- Next intake: 29th February 2020 (cycle 1) and July 2020 (cycle 2)
- Tuition fees: R9,500 + R1,500 KIT + R300 MINI MANNEQUIN
- Campus: LISOF Johannesburg, Blairgowrie, and LISOF Pretoria, Hatfield
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The Fundamental Principles of Garment Construction
Upon completing this course, the scholar can produce different finished clothes of any design.
- Next intake: 29th February 2020 (cycle 1) and July 2020 (cycle 2)
- Tuition fees: R9,500 + R700 KIT
- Campus: LISOF Johannesburg, Blairgowrie, and LISOF Pretoria, Hatfield
LISOF contact details
Fees inquiries of any course:
- Johannesburg Campus: 011 326 1698 or tania@lisof.co.za
- Pretoria: 012 747 6400 or cindy@lisof.co.za
Any other inquiries:
- Email: info@lisof.co.za
- Telephone: 086 115 4763
- Facebook: LISOF Fashion Education
- Instagram: @lisof_fashion
- Twitter: @lisof
Here are the addresses of the office locations of LISOF campuses:
LISOF Johannesburg campus address
Johannesburg
6 Eileen & Geneva Rd
Blairgowrie
Telephone: 086 115 4763
LISOF Pretoria, Hatfield campus address
Pretoria
367 Hilda Street
Hatfield
Telephone: 012 342 006
LISOF design school SA is a reputable and recognized institution in the fashion industry of South Africa and internationally. Graduates with credentials from this school are highly sought after by employers.
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Source: Briefly News