(Head of Department Fashion and Design Technology)
Email: ajakweley@tatu.edu.gh
The Department of Fashion Design and Technology is one of the four (4) academic departments of the Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology in Tamale Technical University (TaTU). The department is a vibrant and innovative hub for teaching and training aspiring designers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. Known for its cutting-edge curriculum, experienced faculty, and strong connections with the global fashion industry, the department offers a comprehensive education that balances creative exploration with practical skills and industry knowledge. The department is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to explore their artistic potential, engage with industry professionals, and contribute to positive change in fashion by embracing ethical practices, cultural sensitivity, and forward-thinking design solutions. Through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates design, business, technology, and sustainability, we aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the global fashion industry. A distinctive feature of the department is that its graduates develop specialized skills in weaving fugu, the tradition indigenous fabric of northern region.
Vision for the Fashion Department
Our fashion department aspires to be a globally recognized leader in fashion education, blending creativity, technology, and sustainability to shape the next generation of designers, entrepreneurs, and innovators through Competency Based Training (CBT) and Workplace Experiential Learning (WEL)
Mission
The mission of the fashion department is to provide a transformative Competency Based Training that affords educational experience that nurtures creativity, innovation, and technical proficiency in the field of fashion.
Core Values
Programmes and short courses
Prospects for Fashion Graduates
Graduates from fashion department have a broad range of career opportunities across various industries. With skills in design, business, technology, and sustainability, they are well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of fashion. Here are some key prospects:
Collaborations/Partnerships
Staff: Teaching /Administration
| S/N | Name of Staff | Qualification | Rank |
| 1. | Dr. Mrs. Joana Akweley Zau | PhD (Fashion Education & Management | Senior Lecturer (PhD) |
| 2. | Rebecca Lartekai Lartey | MPhil Integrated Art (Fibre and Fabrics) | Lecturer |
| 3. | Gloria Pamela Adablah | MPhil (Fashion Design& Textiles | Lecturer |
| 4 | Justine Adjuri | MPhil Integrated Art (Fibre and Fabrics) | Lecturer |
| 5. | Muniratu Abu -Wemah | MPhil (Fashion Design) | Lecturer |
| 6. | Samuel Kwabena Donkor | MPhil Integrated Art (Fibre and Fabrics) | Assistant Lecturer |
| 7. | Irene Ocran | MPhil Integrated Art (Fibre and Fabrics) | Assistant Lecturer |
| 8. | Abdulai Musah | B-Tech Fashion | Senior Technician |
| 9. | Solace Adjoa Madugu | B-Tech Fashion | Senior Technician |
| 10. | Fatimah Dawuda | HND Fashion | Technician |
| 11. | Rabiau Alhassan | B-Tech (Business Management) | Senior Administrator Assistant |