Bachelor of Fashion 
 

 
Traineeship
Course Code
: 
BAF01 
CRICOS Code: 071727F 
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:
Whitehorse Campus,
Study Area: Fashion 
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Duration

3 years

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

Gain the skills and knowledge to work as a fashion designer of the future with this bachelor degree. It covers all aspects of fashion business as well as the technical and creative knowledge required for the industry. You will learn about fashion history, design elements and principles, garment making and pattern construction and their application in the industry and within the mores and social constructs that exist.

Learn about industry specific software to develop sustainable design in response to global sourcing challenges. The technical elements of bespoke garment construction, mass production of fabric and refined pattern construction methods are also covered to give you an understanding of how style shape and structure create innovative products.

In the final year, you will explore the theme of entrepreneurship and innovation to achieve the edge of difference in the fast-paced world of fashion design, and manage and market a special event. You also have the opportunity to undertake a workplace internship in the last semester of study.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English language proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0 (Academic) with no band less than 5.5.
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper examination; 213 for computer based and 79 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

Applicants need to present a folio containing work demonstrating concept development, working with design briefs and evaluation as well as 2-4 garments showing creativity and technical skills. You may also be required to complete a test or examination.

Cost

$AUD14,560 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

Graduates of this course can expect to be employed in the industry as fashion designers, pattern technicians and makers with technical capability, illustrators, trend forecasters, fashion journalists, stylists, fashion buyers and fashion merchandisers.

What further study options will I have?

The Bachelor of Fashion can also prepare you for further post graduate study options such as Master of Design or Masters of Arts etc.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Victorian Office of Higher Education and has national recognition.

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus,
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Subjects

Year 1
BUSS101
Communication
This subject will foster the development of the skills necessary to communicate effectively in the workplace and academic environments. Students will develop their understandings and capabilities in formal oral and written communication, presentation, meetings and interpersonal skills in fashion-industry environments, and will address the requirements of academic writing as a foundation for further studies in the course.
BUSS102
Presentation and marketing
The aim of this subject is to define the major elements of the marketing process and to build an understanding of the role of marketing in the social and economic environment, and as a managerial tool. It will also introduce students to a range of presentation tools used to promote ideas and products in the fashion industry.
DESN101
Design foundation
This subject covers the foundations of design. It ensures students gain visual and conceptual training while learning about the cultural context of fashion through studies of fashion theory. This will allow students to construct an overview of fashion design an form an understanding of the creative process through interaction.
DESN102
Design motivations
Students will further develop their understanding and knowledge of the fashion-design industry. This design subject inducts students into Blumer’s theory of ‘symbolic interaction’ through the process of interaction with a range of ideas, people and situations. It will explore methods of visual communication in order to express students’ personal ‘take’ on differing aspects of fashion.
PROD101
Garment construction fundamentals
Students will acquire fundamental knowledge, understanding and practical skills in production processes. These processes will include garment analysis and evaluation: sourcing of production components and production costing. Students will acquire skills in garment construction, focussing on lower-body garments, and gain essential knowledge about cutting, making, quality control, the specification and labelling for a range of garment types.
PROD102
The making process
Students will focus on the bodice block in the continuation of their investigation into the construction of women’s apparel. Through the construction of experimental samples and toiles, and through market research, students will gain a sound understanding of commercial-garment production techniques. This will then be applied to the design and manufacture of a shirt/bodice design of their choice, alongside an investigation into fashion fabrics and their performance.
TECH101
Pattern making essentials
Students will acquire fundamental knowledge of the technologies of garment making. This knowledge will facilitate the development of insights into, and problem-solving competencies associated with, the interactions between materials of differing properties, design and their effect on pattern and production methods. It will contribute to the formation of a conceptual framework within which decisions are made regarding materials reference to design, pattern, production and end-use criteria. Students will acquire understanding and awareness of the relationship between the flat pattern and the human form and the ways in which various pattern shapes interact in the creation of garments.
TECH102
Pattern making methods
Students will extend and consolidate knowledge and understanding of pattern making used in fashion design and production. They will learn to identify and interpret drawings, develop pattern pieces to transform 2D drawings on 3D garments and acquire insights into the various ways designers have applied their skills. Students will extend their knowledge of constraints that various materials place on pattern construction and draping and expand their understanding and awareness of the relationship between the flat pattern and the human form.
Year 2
BUSS201
Managing production flow
This subject examines differing perspectives on the flow of production and explores the concepts, processes and skills associated with managing workflow, including the analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills required for diagnostic and remedial interventions. Supply chain concepts and project management provide the frameworks for understanding fashion industry specific sectors, activities and processes, including the software used to manage production planning and control. Students will build on their interpersonal skills to enable them to deal with the human resources aspect of workflow management.
BUSS202
Business planning and finance
This subject will introduce students to a range of tools and techniques to enable them to make financial decisions that relate to business in the fashion industry. Students will learn how to apply their understanding of financial management to business planning and will develop the ability to read and construct various types of business documents relevant to working in and around the fashion industry.
DESN201
Style shape and surface
This subject provides an opportunity for students to further explore a range of design concepts from historically and stylistically differing fashion viewpoints, while investigating the segmentation and diversity of the fashion market. The students’ exploration of style, shape and surface the provides the medium through which to express notions of diversity.
DESN202
Bespoke clients and mass production
This subject requires students to generate an original starting point, further developing their analytical and conceptual thinking and individual approach to fashion design. Their personalised starting point will be the basis for a customer/client during this project. They will explore the process of creating a unique ‘capsule collection’ for a client while developing their understanding of tailoring and knitwear. They will further expand their 2D presentation skills through illustration and development of visual promotional material.
PROD201
Personalised garment construction
Students will extend their conceptual understanding of the creation of garments at a professional level while developing advanced skills and knowledge. This is intended to further their capacity to produce garments of greater design complexity. Students will integrate and apply their learning through the construction of a range of garments using machine and hand techniques, through testing and evaluating a range of fabrics, through embellishment of garments and by learning to analyse and develop product-specific criteria for quality control.
PROD202
Manufacturing: manual and machine
This final unit in the production strand will allow students to consolidate and apply a technical and conceptual framework to the control of the whole production process. This will be achieved by the production of a range of apparel that is expressive of a personal style and in accord with the production tenets of high fashion and tailoring. By articulating how their garment ranges address market segment needs, students will extend their understanding of the ‘fashion transformation process model’ and expand their capacity to make objective judgements based on demographic and other market and fashion criteria as it relates to production processes.
TECH201
Pattern making and technology
Students will extend their conceptual framework and gain a greater depth of knowledge and understanding of pattern making procedures and technologies in manual and computer-aided pattern making. Through studying these approaches in tandem students will acquire an understanding of differences in pattern making technologies, their attributes and applications through construction of patterns for a range of complex garment types, and by considering fabric structure in relation to pattern making.
TECH202
Refined pattern making methods
Students will apply accumulated knowledge to integrate and extend concepts, understanding and skills in the selection and application of pattern making technologies. They will acquire a greater depth of knowledge, functions and applications of a variety of pattern making methods. Students will use their understanding, skills and critical judgement in the appropriate selection and use of a variety of CAD and manual pattern making techniques. They will learn to analyse and monitor CAD and manual techniques to ensure quality maintenance for a range of fashion products.
Year 3
ISTU311
Fashion futures
The aim of this subject is to equip students with the capacity to comprehend, anticipate and adapt to emerging and future developments in the fashion industry, with particular emphasis on ethical considerations and implications. Students will not only be able to analyse the ‘product’ as a vehicle for change in the industry but also to consider processes, systems and consumer behaviour in the broader context of the global fashion business. Students will develop a clear understanding of professional ethics and responsibilities that will assist them in coming to grips with future challenges the fashion industry may face and with ways of addressing these changes.
ISTU312
Entrepreneurship and innovation
This subject provides students with an understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation and new-venture management. Students will learn how to leverage business management knowledge and use it successfully in entrepreneurial ventures. A key focus will be the creative development of enterprising, innovative and entrepreneurial approaches, leadership skills and behaviours to ensure effective establishment, management or work, regardless of organisational context.
ISTU313
Design directions I
The aim of this subject is to enable students to define their own potential career direction and to design and implement a project that reflects their understanding of this pathway. The purpose is for students to further develop their professional voice and creative vision as a designer, while identifying where this role sits in the broader fashion industry context. This subject is also intended to develop students’ ability to research their target audience and client base, while demonstrating their ability to successfully plan, source, cost and market a fashion range.
ISTU314
Special event management and marketing
This subject is designed to provide detailed knowledge and understanding of the provision and management of special events such as product launches, industry expos and conferences, incentive programs and sponsorship [opportunities. Students will learn ways in which fashion is promoted through such events and how it relates to associated activities, including branding, lifestyle, resources, security and registration. This subject will enhance students’ understanding of marketing and decision-making processes involved in the formation of a successful marketing strategy. Students will gain an understanding of the role these events and strategies play and how they contribute to brand awareness and motivation of internal and external clients.
ISTU321
Workplace internship
This subject is a culmination of the knowledge and skills learned in the course. It aims to facilitate the integration and application of all components in a relevant industry setting. This subject is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop a portfolio and presentation that can be used to demonstrate their experience of and capabilities in the workplace. It will also provide an opportunity for students to enhance their understanding of the fashion industry through extensive social interaction with industry professionals.
ISTU322
Design directions II
The aim of this subject is to assist students to articulate a clear understanding of their potential place in the fashion industry based on sound and objective thinking, and interaction with peers, tutors and industry professionals – all underpinned by the accumulated knowledge, experience and meaning gained in associated subjects and study. This subject will enable students to produce a defining statement reflecting professional identity and demonstrating individual attributes and career marketability.
ISTU323
The global market
This subject will develop a practical understanding of economic concepts, including opportunity costs, why countries trade, scarcity, and demand and supply. It will equip students with the ability to understand why organisations and consumers behave in a certain way, and why governments sometimes intervene in the economy.
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