Pathway to
Bachelor of Fashion Design

CRICOS Code: 109118C | National Code: NOCODE

Kick-start your career in the fashion industry with the Diploma of Fashion at the prestigious Fashion Design Studio in Ultimo, Sydney. In this higher education diploma, you will achieve a broad understanding of the fashion business, from textiles to design and illustration through to fashion branding and marketing.

You will enhance your practical experience by using cutting-edge Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, and build your understanding of how designs are taken from concept to production.

In this course, you will develop your knowledge of the fashion industry and learn foundation skills to work in a design or fashion business environment. You will also join alumni like Akira Isogawa, Alex Perry, Nicky Zimmerman and Dion Lee when you study fashion at the Fashion Design Studio TAFE NSW. Enjoy learning from dedicated industry experts who will give you the best technical training to launch your fashion career.

• Design garments
• Select fabrics
• Print on fabrics
• Design communication and documentation
• Grade patterns
• Assemble garments
• Plan and execute brand and marketing activity
• Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and Adobe Creative Suite
  

• Graduate with a higher education diploma from one of Australia’s leading fashion design studios
• A broad understanding of the fashion industry
• The knowledge and skills to enter employment at a junior level in design or business-related roles in the fashion industry
• Experience in both the creative and theoretical practices used in the fashion industry
  

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Year 12 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

• Personal Statement of up to 300 words outlining your motivation to study the Diploma of Fashion

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

CRICOS Code: 084563C | National Code: NOCODE

The Bachelor of Fashion Design is a three-year professional degree which will prepare you to work as a creative in the global fashion industry. You'll fine-tune your craft at the Fashion Design Studio in Ultimo, Sydney and gain the skills needed to work as a fashion manager, design manager, fashion merchandiser, fashion buyer, stylist and more.

This degree aims to identify and nurture your individual design aesthetic and fashion interest. You will learn through a global fashion business lens, drawing on our international links to ensure your learning is aligned with current trends.

You will have the exciting opportunity to participate in the industry, preparing you to enter the fashion design world with confidence and establish your professional networks. In your final year, you will create and present a collection of work at our graduate showcase and have a professional portfolio to show prospective employers. Graduates can apply for the Vanguard Education Fund, a mentorship scheme established by Net-a-Porter and the British Fashion Council.

• Create and bring to life design concepts through pattern-making and garment construction
• Produce fashion illustrations using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and Adobe Creative Suite
• Understand and implement sustainable strategies for creative fashion design
• Apply industry-standard techniques, methods, and standards into your design processes
• Communicate to customers through digital branding
• Observe and understand the elements of technical production
• Integrate the latest 3D creative fashion technology, CLO 3D, into your design and realisation work
  
  

• Graduate with a bachelor's degree
• A comprehensive fashion portfolio of your designs that is presented to industry at our graduate showcase
• Professional networking opportunities through work placement/ industry internships
• The ability to manage fashion design projects from the original concept through to the runway show
• Experience in creating your own business plan, branding and building a promotional platform to communicate your brand
• A deep understanding of ethical, social and environmental sustainability through your research and practical design projects
• The opportunity to be selected to showcase your designs at Australian Fashion Week

Professional Experience Work Placement/Internship

• Work placement/ Internships provide you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement/Internships strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace. Work placement is a valuable part of your course.
  
• During your course, you'll undertake 150 hours of mandatory work placement/internship.
• TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.
  

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Portfolio of 8-12 examples of art/design related work
• Submission of Portfolio, design or written task. Download document

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

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