Pathway to
Diploma of Fashion

CRICOS Code: 105773D | National Code: CUA30720

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Year 10 or equivalent

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

• NO PORTFOLIO is required for admission into this course
  

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

for 2025

CRICOS Code: 105792A | National Code: CUA40720

Unlock your creativity and gain the skills and expertise you need to thrive in the fashion industry with our Certificate IV in Design (Fashion Design).

Develop creative design projects and gain practical experience. You'll learn to draw basic sketches of textile products and produce computer-aided drawings that bring your designs to life. Work on your illustration skills and learn how to interpret and respond to design briefs to meet client expectations and industry standards.

With industry-experienced teachers and a supportive learning environment, the Certificate IV in Design (Fashion Design) will encourage you to unleash your artistic potential.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

English Language Requirements:

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

Location Requirement: Pre-requisite to study at TAFE NSW Ultimo is the CIII Design Fundamentals (Fashion Design).

TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

for 2025

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