BP121 - Bachelor of Textiles (Design)
Plan: BP121P20 - Bachelor of Textiles (Design)
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: Bachelor of Textiles (Design)
Award abbreviation: BText(Des)
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time
Location: Onshore, Brunswick Campus
Owning school: Fashion & Textiles (350H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/fashion-and-textiles
ASCED code: 100503
CRICOS code: 0100707
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
Th Bachelor of Textiles (Design) program will provide you with the diverse skills, techniques and knowledge that will enable you to take on a variety of roles in Textile design in global and local industries and design communities. Textile designers are materially engaged and work across diverse discipline contexts and associated design industries. The Bachelor of Textiles (Design) program cultivates intelligent, creative and active studio based learning approaches to design.
As a graduate you will have comprehensive and coherent practical, theoretical and technical knowledge in textile design that you can employ in a broad range of existing and future industry contexts and emerging communities of practice. You will study textile design in a context that is both global and contemporary, and you will acquire cross-disciplinary skills and techniques to enable you to work sustainably and ethically, with cultural and social awareness, in order to drive design innovation and industry change. The program will provide you with the necessary foundation that will enable you to further specialise, advance and apply your knowledge in textile design as an emerging designer, either in industry or via further study.
The primary mode of learning is through studio practice, and courses within the program use diverse studio activities and experiences as a way for you to achieve the various learning outcomes of the program and to attain a comprehensive range of practical, theoretical and technical skills and knowledge in textile design. Learning activities and experiences are designed with contemporary industry and discipline contexts in mind, and all are aimed at developing a thorough range of textile design skills and knowledge. From the first year of the program you will be exposed to the key methods and approaches to textile design across diverse contexts. Immersive studios examine and challenge new modes of creative textile practice through material investigation, play, sensorial awareness, storytelling, cultural and technical theory and design.
In the following years of the program, through various studio projects, you will analyse and evaluate diverse aspects of the design industry, further sharpen your design skills and techniques, and develop your critical thinking in response to the challenges posed by existing, emerging and speculative markets, consumers and personas. Partnered projects with industry (WIL), other disciplines or community sectors will enable you to communicate your textile design knowledge, skills and thinking to others, to collaborate creatively with industry and cross-disciplinary partners, and to refine your professional practice work-ready skills. You will develop independent practice and work in collaborative, cross-disciplinary environments and engaged with industry briefs, as well as speculative briefs that will allow you to develop a unique identity and textile practice. You will have the opportunity to engage with international guest lecturers in seminars, workshops or other learning experiences or through an industry review of their projects. In addition, there is opportunity to undertake study tours or exchange programs outside Australia.
A capstone experience is provided in GRAP2869 Textile Design Project Launch. In this course you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your acquired knowledge and skills in textile design by participating in, collaborating with or reflecting on current industry or disciplinary practices. You will produce an individual textile design project showcased to industry or a related discipline context, that demonstrates your acquisition of the cognitive, technical and communication skills of a textile designer.
Graduates enter into a variety of professional roles in the fashion and textile sectors including commercial practice, niche, design production, emerging markets and related disciplinary contexts. These roles are in global small to large scale enterprises in design industries including, fashion, industrial, interior, architecture, automotive, and visual arts practices.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of C4404 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production guarantees entry into this program.
Successful completion of this program with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater guarantees entry into BH124 Bachelor of Textiles (Design) (Honours).
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
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification. For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
English Language requirement
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent. For equivalents to English language requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Selection task
All applicants must complete and submit the selection task.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The School of Fashion and Textiles has many close links with industry, which take on a variety of forms. Academics in the Textile Design programs are industry practitioners in many different areas of the discipline, maintaining strong links with contemporary Textile design industries and communities. In addition, we collaborate with industry and community partners in a range of activities including partnered projects, placements, virtual studios and case studies to ensure you are immersed in current industry professional practices, techniques and strategies.
There are currently no professional bodies that formally recognise programs in textile design in Australia, current students and graduates of the Bachelor of Textile (Design) are eligible to become members of Design Institute of Australia (DIA) https://www.design.org.au/. Association with these bodies provides benefits such as placement and employment opportunities, promotional and showcase incentives, prizes and awards for emerging designers all relevant for career development and advancement.
The program has regular consultations with industry advisory groups that consist of high profile industry representatives. Part of these consultations is to ensure that the program's links with industry standards and practice remain current and valid.
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
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study spaces. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.
Computers and printers are available at every Library. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Contact Ask the Library for information on Library resources and services: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library. Study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, myRMIT http://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 online 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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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