Bachelor of Design (Fashion)

Overview

The future of the fashion industry is evolving at a rapid pace. The Bachelor of Design (Fashion) integrates fashion design with the themes of fashion futures including; new technologies, advanced manufacturing and sustainable design and production methods. It prioritises a critical and experimental fashion design methodology with a focus on creating tangible fashion outcomes such as technology-enabled wearable garments and products. This is situated at the intersection of technology, functionality, and aesthetics, and empowers students to both create positive change and redefine the trajectory of future fashion industries.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:

• apply critical and creative thinking to solve design problems independently and collaboratively, in diverse contexts within the evolving fashion design industry
• implement technical and practical skills as well as a broad understanding of the key concepts in fashion design to generate design outcomes at a professional standard
• develop design solutions that incorporate ethical and socio-ecological frameworks, demonstrating respect and inclusivity towards diverse audiences and Indigenous principles and practices
• evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology and fashion, considering factors such as sustainability, advanced manufacturing processes and consumer needs
• generate complex design projects to develop viable and human-centred design propositions utilising design research methods, peer and industry collaboration, and other stakeholders

Career opportunities

Graduates may embark on career paths such as; fashion designer, wearable technology product designer, product developer, garment technician, creative pattern maker, fashion brand stylist, fashion buyer and merchandiser, fashion brand strategist, fashion entrepreneur, and sustainable fashion consultant.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Design (Fashion) students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

• eight [8] core units (100 credit points)
• eight [8] units of study in the Fashion Design Major (100 credit points)
• eight [8] units of other studies (100 credit points) comprising of a co-major, minor/s, or electives

Students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement.

Professional placements

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. International students may be eligible for a Professional Placement where a relevant Professional degree exists. International students who successfu gain a placement through the selection process will be required to change courses to the relevant Professional degree, in order to complete a placement and should consider any visa and extended study duration implications prior to applying.

Students who undertake a 12 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 375 credit points comprising:

• eight [8] Core Units of Study (100 credit points);
• eight [8] units of study in the Fashion Design major (100 credit points);
• four [4] units of study of the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points); and
• six [6] units of study comprising a minor or electives (75 credit points)

Students who elect to undertake a 6 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 337.5 credit points comprising:

• eight [8] Core Units of Study (100 credit points);
• eight [8] units of study in the Fashion Design major (100 credit points);
• two [2] units of study of the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points); and
• seven [7] units of study comprising a minor or electives (87.5 credit points).

Volume of Learning

The Bachelor of Design (Fashion) consists of 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points. 

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) is typically 3 years.

For students who complete a Professional Placement, the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) consists of 325-375 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points with placement units carrying 25 credit points each. A standard annual full-time student load comprises 100 credit points, and a standard part-time load comprises 50 credit points.

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) with a 6 month placement is typically 3.5 years.

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) with a 12 month placement is typically 4 years.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) is 150 credit points (normally 12 units).