BP326 - Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation)
Plan: BP326 - Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation)
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 Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation)
Award abbreviation: BFashText(SusInnov)
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: 030105
CRICOS code: 0100710
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation) program provides you with the capabilities to work in diverse roles across the field of fashion and textiles sustainable innovation. You will learn about ethical and sustainable production practices, digital technologies, material innovations and wearables. As you progress through the degree, you can choose to specialise in one of these areas and complement your skills through one of the program's minor specialisations - Fashion Design, Textiles and Material Design or Fashion Enterprise. Alternatively, if you choose not to pursue a minor you can select from a range of courses included in the Program Option List.
Technology innovations and improved environmental, social and ethical practices will fundamentally change how clothes are made, consumed and experienced. To support the development of technology- led sustainable solutions for the fashion industry, capabilities in technology and sustainability need to be developed and combined with traditional fashion and textile craft-based knowledge and skills. This requires user-centred and interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of design, technology, science and art.
You will learn through making and doing. You will experience a variety of contemporary learning opportunities, both face-to-face and online, as a way for you to attain a comprehensive range of practical, theoretical and technical skills and knowledge, that reflect real-world industry situations. Approaches include: project-based activities, working to an industry brief (both problem-solving and speculative), prototyping, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and global mobility opportunities.
In your final semester, you will undertake a capstone experience in MANU2506 Sustainable Innovation Project Launch. In this course you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your acquired knowledge and skills in fashion and textiles sustainable innovation by participating in, collaborating with or reflecting on current industry or disciplinary practices.
On successful completion of the program, you have opportunities to enter into a variety of professional roles in the global fashion and textiles industry in areas of sustainability, technical textiles, sportswear, protective clothing, research and innovation, as well as aligned industries such as health and automotive. There are also opportunities to begin your own start-up enterprise or pursue further studies at honours and/or postgraduate level, such as MC213 Master of Fashion Entrepreneurship. The program is delivered face-to-face on the Brunswick campus.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Graduates of AD013 Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising who are successful in gaining entry into this program will be eligible for 84 credit points of exemptions.
Graduates of AD014 Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology who are successful in gaining entry into this program will be eligible for 84 credit points of exemptions.
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.
Upon your successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to undertake further postgraduate study (subject to each program's entry requirements), such as the MC213 Master of Fashion Entrepreneurship.
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 equivalency web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
- a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language requirements
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.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The Bachelor of Fashion and Texiles (Sustainable Innovation) is not accredited by any professional bodies. Whilst there are currently no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in fashion and textiles sustainable innovation, the School of Fashion and Textiles has many close links with industry, which take on a variety of forms. The program is taught by academics who have strong industry relationships and current professional experience and employment in the fashion industry. 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.
The Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation) has strong professional industry links with a wide range of organisations and associations including the peak industry body Australian Fashion Council https://ausfashioncouncil.com/
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.
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
Resources available from the Library
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service. https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/about-and-contacts/ask-the-library
For information resources relevant to specific subject areas please refer to the library subject guides here: https://rmit.libguides.com/
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network. In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Online learning tools and content
You can access online 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
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