why lisof
LISOF HAS THE REPUTATION OF BEING THE MOST PROGRESSIVE FASHION DESIGN SCHOOL AND RETAIL EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN AFRICA. OUR ALUMNI POPULATE FASHION AND RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND OUR DEGREES IN FASHION ARE WELL SOUGHT AFTER IN THE INDUSTRY.
WE HAVE ACHIEVED THIS SUCCESS BY DEVELOPING A CURRICULUM THAT IS UNEQUALED IN ITS VARIETY AND DEPTH, BY EMPLOYING AND CONSULTING LEADERS AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF FASHION, RETAIL AND EDUCATION AND BY FOSTERING INDIVIDUALITY, INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY. STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FASHION OR A BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN FASHION THAT IS UNRIVALED IN ITS SCOPE AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION.
WITH LISOF, YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM A DIVERSE ARRAY OF DISCIPLINES, FROM DESIGN TO MARKETING, STYLING TO BUYING, MERCHANDISING TO PHOTOGRAPHY, AND MANY MORE. AS A MEMBER OF THE LISOF COMMUNITY, YOU WILL EXPLORE, LEARN AND EXCHANGE IDEAS IN A DYNAMIC, INSPIRATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. STUDYING AT LISOF MEANS THAT YOU WILL NOT ONLY BE EDUCATED AT A PRESTIGIOUS FASHION DESIGN SCHOOL BUT YOU WILL ALSO BE EXPOSED TO THE INDUSTRY AND BE ABLE TO NETWORK WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
- LISOF and its full-time degrees in fashion are accredited by the Council on Higher Education.
- LISOF’s full-time programmes are registered on the South African Qualifications Authority’s (SAQA) National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
- LISOF is registered with the Department of Education as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Registration Certificate No. 2002/HE07/002).
- LISOF is a member of the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training & Development.
I N T A K E S C H E D U L E :
Class starts End January 2018: BA Degree in Fashion, BCom Degree in Fashion (All 3 year, full time) and BA Honours (1 year, full time) – Higher Certificates (1 Year, Full Time) start February 2018 and Short Courses (6 month cycles)
testimonials
“One of the core values of ELLE is not only to spot creative talent but to provide the necessary platforms to harness this special gift. Aligning ourselves with the LISOF Bursary for young aspirant designers serves as a wonderful opportunity to endorse the vision of this very innovative and reputable design school. No wonder success stories such as Tiaan Nagel and Suzaan Heyns are associated with LISOF: design brilliance is a gift; providing the structure, insights and tuition to make this viable is the trademark of a progressive educator.”
“LISOF has consistently delivered top class graduates over the years to the South African Fashion Industry. Umzingeli Productions has had several interns from LISOF under its wing of which I am very proud of.”
“Lisof’ commitment to the South African fashion industry clearly shows in the quality of their students design ability and work ethic.”
“LISOF is super, forward thinking and creative. It develops creativity and consistently nurture and produce amazing new talent that’s unparalleled in the country.”
“The world of fashion requires commitment, dedication, hard work, a splash of madness and loads of edge. If you have the passion, LISOF is your launching pad. If you dream of a future in fashion – LISOF will take you there! The second year’s fashion show is always the highlight of my year.An exciting display of talent, skills and confidence – it gives me hope for the future of fashion!”
“It has been my privilege to host a number of LISOF students in my label and I always found them to have such a great energy and a superior awareness of what it takes to make it in this crazy business … LISOF rocks!”
“We have collaborated on a number of very exciting projects over the years and I have first-hand experience of their students and graduates. I find their passion and enthusiasm for fashion to be absolutely inspiring. The future of South African fashion is in great shape. I simply can’t wait to see where we will be twenty years from now.”
