TAFE SA in partnership with Flinders University
3 years
Master fashion design from concept to construction in this 3-year bachelor degree combining creative theory with hands-on industry experience. Perfect for aspiring fashion designers, product developers, and entrepreneurs ready to launch careers in the global fashion industry.
Entry requirements include completion of any Certificate III qualification or higher, satisfactory achievement in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), or successful completion of SACE (year 12) results with an ATAR of 60 or above. Students should have access to a computer and internet connection. Two textbooks are required: Technical Drawing for Fashion by Basia Szkutnicka and The Swatch Book (2nd Edition) by Clive Hallet (approximately A$121).
Years 1 and 2 cover Marketing Principles, Art History and Culture of Fashion, Patternmaking Design and Construction, Digital Media and Graphic Design for Fashion, Visual Thinking and Creativity, Event Design and Practice, Textiles Theory and Practice, and Consumer Behaviour. Year 3 allows students to choose between two specialization streams: small-scale business focusing on custom and bespoke garment construction with advanced design and patternmaking skills, or large-scale business emphasizing product design, development, e-business, and corporate sustainability in global markets. The curriculum includes 72 units across 16 topics integrated with the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles.
TAFE SA partners with Flinders University to deliver this program in fully equipped, industry-standard workshops and studios. The combination provides both practical hands-on training and university-level theoretical education. Students benefit from experienced instructors, access to professional facilities, and a curriculum designed to meet current fashion industry demands. The partnership ensures graduates are professionally qualified and ready for diverse career opportunities in fashion enterprises locally, nationally, and internationally.
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths including fashion designer, creative director, pattern maker, product developer, buyer, production assistant, and trend forecaster. The degree equips students with business and entrepreneurial skills to start their own fashion labels and small businesses or work in large-scale fashion enterprises. Graduates develop expertise in fashion product development, supply chain management, design communication, and commercial viability assessment, positioning them for leadership roles in the global fashion industry.
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