AD014 - Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology
Plan: AD014 - Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology
Award abbreviation: AssocDegFashDes&Tech
Total credit points: 192
Career: UGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time
Location: Onshore, Brunswick Campus
Owning school: Creative Industries (515T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
ASCED code: 100505
CRICOS code: 074685J
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology will provide you with a broad range of knowledge and skills related to the business of fashion design, to prepare you to work in a professional role within the fashion design and technology industry or for further study.
The program will deliver broad theoretical and technical knowledge enabling you to work within the fashion industry supply chain from design to creation of your designs. You will be involved in industry activities and projects where you will engage with fashion industry leaders giving you experience to develop your work-ready capabilities and skills.
You will have the flexibility of specialising in one of two streams, Fashion Design or Fashion Knitwear that will cover all industry relevant skills required to work in the fashion industry from design through to production and logistics.
In your final year you will undertake a Capstone experience with a major holistic assessment in both streams of the program over three courses GRAP2487 Professional Practice, GRAP2486 Pattern Technology 4 and GRAP2472 Design and Development 4.
This capstone is firmly grounded in industry practice and engages in creativity within a commercial context. The project pushes the creative boundaries for the industry partner or partners through experimentation and a focus on possible and imagined future fashion trends. Students should be engaged in reflecting critically on the social, cultural and environmental contexts of the fashion industry and the design process itself. The capstone project draws on and extends knowledge and skills acquired in previous semesters.
This program will also prepare you to continue into higher educational studies to further your exploration of concepts and research. Local and global career paths include working as a designer, product developer, garment technician, patternmaker, quality assurance, technical and specification development, supply chain and pathways to production management. There are also opportunities to pursue areas in fashion styling, blogging, and fashion forecasting or launching your own fashion business.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Design guarantees entry into this program.
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production guarantees entry into this program with 12 credit point of exemption.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Fashion Styling guarantees entry into this program.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Selection tasks
All applicants must complete and submit the selection task.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in the Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology.
The Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology has strong links with industry and all fashion graduates are eligible to become members of the following Professional Associations. Each of these industry associations listed below welcome applications from both the fashion design and technology and fashion knitwear graduates:
Council of Textile & Fashion of Australia Ltd. the peak body for fashion and textile designers in Australia.
IFFTI (International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes) the international body of education and research (Universities and Institutes) in the area of fashion design.
DIA (Design Institute of Australia) Students are eligible for student membership and access to DIA member resources throughout their studies. Graduates are eligible for full membership with the DIA, the peak professional body for designers in Australia.
FGI Fashion Group International a global professional organisation to assist individuals to become more effective in their professional lives.
PAC Program Advisory Committee is a body of industry members that considers and advise the School on matters associated with the development, delivery and current practise of industry. The fashion PAC consists of industry representatives from a wide sector of the industry from leading designers to human resources manager in fashion companies and successful alumni.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world. Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our on line Ask a Librarian service. The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers. You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
On line learning tools and content
You can access on line learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and on line assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences
if relevant - enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form
of disadvantage which may impact on your learning - career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well
as student activism and university governance - We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students
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