UTS course code: C10055
UAC code: 601040
Testamur title: Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textile Design
Abbreviation: BDesign
Course fee: HECS (local); $8,250 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 192

Course aims
Course duration
Course structure
Course program

Fashion and textile design is concerned with the design of fashion clothing, surface and textiles, their related fields and technologies. The course deals with the changing needs and values of society and how this reflects on the direct and allied industries. The context of the course covers aspects from street to high-end fashion, and fashion to interior textiles.

Fashion and textile designers work with or alongside manufacturers and marketers; they have responsibility for design direction and marketability of produced concepts. They need to have an awareness of current and projected trends and values in lifestyle, and a detailed understanding of materials, technologies and process methodologies of the fashion and textile industry.

Course aims

This course aims to produce graduates who aspire to the highest level of practice and who, as individuals, are capable of adapting to the diversified and changing nature of the industry while developing a personal philosophy and style.

Course duration

This course is offered on a four-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

The first year of study consists of Fashion Design specific subjects and Design Studies subjects. Major areas of study focus on technology, communication and design, supplemented by design theory.

Second-year subjects consider fashion and allied technologies, research and communications. Through the study of theory and practice in these fields, students develop their understanding of the design process, its adaptation and application to society. Third-year subjects encourage specialist development of individual design practice, together with a professional experience program and academic research. This independent inquiry continues through to the fourth year, culminating in a major project.

Course program

Spring semester
83231 Fashion Design Methods 6cp
83232 Fashion Technology: Pattern Making and Construction 6cp
83233 Fashion Communication: Fashion Drawing and Digital Media 6cp
85503 Thinking Design 6cp

Spring semester
83800 Major Project, Fashion Design 24cp

Footnotes:
1. Refer to the Design Studies subjects.
2. A total of 24 credit points (4x6cp) of electives are to be completed during Years 2 and 3.