BP328 - Bachelor of Fashion (Design)

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Plan: BP328 - Bachelor of Fashion (Design)
Campus: Brunswick Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Bachelor of Fashion (Design)
Award abbreviation: BFash(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: 100505
CRICOS code: 0100709

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Purpose of the Program

This program will provide you with the diverse skills, techniques and knowledge that will enable you to take on roles in fashion design in the global fashion industry and community. As a graduate you will have comprehensive and coherent practical, theoretical and technical knowledge in fashion design that you can employ in a broad range of existing and future industry contexts and emerging communities of practice. You will study fashion 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 fashion 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 fashion design. Learning activities and experiences are designed with authentic industry and discipline contexts in mind, and all are aimed at developing a thorough range of fashion design skills and knowledge. From the first year of the program you will be exposed to the key methods and approaches to fashion design across diverse contexts. 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 fashion 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 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 will be provided in GRAP2835 Fashion Design Project Launch. In this course you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your acquired knowledge and skills in fashion design by participating in, collaborating with or reflecting on current industry or disciplinary practices. You will produce an individual contemporary fashion collection or project presented to industry or a related discipline context, and demonstrate your acquisition of the cognitive, technical and communication skills of a fashion designer.

Graduates enter into a variety of professional roles in the fashion design industries and related disciplinary contexts. These are fashion design roles across commercial practice, niche fashion areas, emerging design markets, contemporary luxury industries, and cross disciplinary subsectors of the fashion design industry. These roles are in national and international small to large scale fashion enterprises, emerging international fashion brands, luxury and high fashion brands, as well as in related disciplines contexts of fashion design, production, communications, creative direction and styling, branding, buying, media, publications and textile and product development.

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Articulation and pathways

Graduates of AD014 Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology who are successful in gaining entry into this program will be eligible for 144 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1.5 years full-time study). The remaining duration will be 2 years. 

Successful completion of this program with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above guarantees entry into BH127 Bachelor of Fashion (Design) (Honours) or MC246 Master of Fashion (Design).

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.

 

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Entrance 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 equivalency web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) 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 requirements

A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

Selection task

All applicants must complete and submit the selection task.

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External accreditation and industry links

Academics within the School of Fashion and Textiles are industry practitioners, in many different areas of the discipline, and ensure the program maintains strong links with contemporary fashion 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 fashion design in Australia, current students and graduates of the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) are eligible to become members of Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Fashion Council (AFC). 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.

Graduates from the Fashion Design program within The School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT occupy significant positions in various roles across the creative industries in Australia and internationally. 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.

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Student 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.

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Library, 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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