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Diploma of Fashion and Textile Design

Diploma of Fashion and Textile Design

Accredited course
National Code
52238
State Code
7552
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/04/2010
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
790
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
10/03/2010
Expiry Date
31/08/2015
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This qualification provides training for aspiring fashion designers, textile and accessory designers or craft designer / makers. The qualification enables participants to become creative designers who will then be equipped to adapt to changing market demands and keep ahead of trends. With new technologies integrated into the program, graduates have the skills to work across platforms to produce innovative solutions to design challenges, making the most of both manual and electronic techniques and processes.

This qualification builds in opportunities to connect with industry, through design events, competitions and commissions. Industry projects require students to work within parameters to create unique design strategies and products. The fashion and textile design industry values initiative, flexibility and lateral thinking, as well as skills in interpreting design concepts and criteria, illustration, marketing and digital competencies.

Schedule
1. Core units

Learners are to complete all sixteen (16) core units to total of 690 hours:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
23577 Apply digital design concepts 40 Module
23578 Apply fashion marketing 20 Module
23579 Design fashion textiles 50 Module
23580 Design studio projects 50 Module
23581 Develop design process 50 Module
23582 Develop fashion drawing 40 Module
23584 Develop studio practice techniques 50 Module
23585 Discuss fashion history 40 Module
23588 Produce fashion textiles 50 Module
23589 Produce studio projects 50 Module
23590 Refine design projects 50 Module
23591 Refine digital design techniques 40 Module
23592 Refine fashion drawing 40 Module
23595 Refine studio practice techniques 50 Module
23596 Research fashion history 40 Module
23597 Research fashion marketing 30 Module
2. Elective units

Learners are to complete two (2) elective units to a total of 100 hours:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
23583 Develop fashion product design 50 Module
23586 Illustrate fashion concepts 50 Module
23587 Produce fashion knitwear 50 Module
23593 Refine fashion illustration 50 Module
23594 Refine fashion product design 50 Module
23598 Research knitwear 50 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
7528 51735 Diploma of Fashion & Textile Design Accredited course
General Notes
1. The proponent and copyright owner for this course is Central Institute of Technology.

2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 52238.

3. Training providers who wish to deliver the courses covered in this application must obtain written approval from the proponent and be registered by their state/territory accrediting body. Contact the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247 or email Carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au

4. Details of this course were entered on to STARS by Curriculum Development and Research, WA Dept of Training and Workforce Development, on 14/4/2010.
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