The combined degree program in Fashion and Textile Design and International Studies provides students with additional practical skills, in particular those that make them aware of the international contexts of fashion and textile design, by providing them with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of a language and culture other than English.
Fashion and Textile Design studies focus on core design fundamentals of both fashion and textiles, with a strong base of technology across the disciplines.
The international experience enhances career options, making students more marketable to prospective employers.
The aim of the combined degree in Fashion and Textile Design and International Studies is to produce graduates who have developed perspectives and skills that enable them to meet the professional demands of an internationalised marketplace.
International students (excluding those studying in an Australian high school) must submit an application to the UTS International Office (in person, by mail or online) or through an accredited UTS representative. The application must include a portfolio of the student's work (preferrably provided on CD or DVD).
There is a range of entry levels to the various Language and Culture programs. Students are admitted to the International Studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.
In addition to the standard application requirements, all non-current school leaver applicants to this course are required to submit online a compulsory Personal Statement directly to UTS by the end of September. For further information, see UTS Personal Statements.
There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.
The Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textile Design, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is a six-year, full-time degree. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
Students must complete 288 credit points of study, comprising 192 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textile Design (C10055) and 96 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.
The Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textile Design curriculum is based on self-directed learning. All students are required to gain practical experience in professional design practice to augment and complement their academic studies.
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a major – a region or country – over a minimum of three years. Students study language and culture in the second and third year and spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.
Students have the opportunity to undertake professional work experience in their third year of study.
| CBK90131 Core subjects choice | 30cp | |
| CBK90132 Design Discipline subjects | 18cp | |
| CBK90005 Country major choice | 96cp | |
| STM90369 Core subjects | 120cp | |
| CBK90242 Sub-major / Electives DAB | 24cp | |
| Total | 288cp |
The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn semester and undertaking the course full time with the Germany major as the International Studies major. Other countries may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK90005; the program would have the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen country major.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 83119 Thinking Fashion | 6cp | |
| 83120 Fashion Technology: Flat Pattern and Construction | 6cp | |
| 83121 Fashion Communication: An Introduction | 6cp | |
| 85502 Researching Design History | 6cp | |
| 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 Researching Design Processes | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn or Spring semester | ||
| Select one subject from the following: | 6cp | |
| 85500 Design Futures: Creative Technologies | 6cp | |
| 85504 Design Futures: Sustainable Lifestyles | 6cp | |
| 85505 Design Arguments: Making Theories | 6cp | |
| 85506 Design Differences: Intercultural Asia | 6cp | |
| 85507 Theories of Change | 6cp | |
| 85508 Design Arguments: Critical Judgements | 6cp | |
| 85509 Design Differences: Other Identities | 6cp | |
| 85700 Interdisciplinary Project | 6cp | |
| Select three subjects from the following: | 18cp | |
| 83341 Fashion, Gender and Identity | 6cp | |
| 83342 Fashion Technology: Couturier Techniques | 6cp | |
| 83343 Fashion Design: Past to Present | 6cp | |
| 83344 Fashion Communication: Advanced Drawing and Digital Media | 6cp | |
| 83345 New Textiles and Technologies | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Autumn semester | ||
| 50140 Comparative Social Change | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn or Spring semester | ||
| Select one subject from the following: | 6cp | |
| 85500 Design Futures: Creative Technologies | 6cp | |
| 85504 Design Futures: Sustainable Lifestyles | 6cp | |
| 85505 Design Arguments: Making Theories | 6cp | |
| 85506 Design Differences: Intercultural Asia | 6cp | |
| 85507 Theories of Change | 6cp | |
| 85508 Design Arguments: Critical Judgements | 6cp | |
| 85509 Design Differences: Other Identities | 6cp | |
| 85700 Interdisciplinary Project | 6cp | |
| Select two subjects from the following: | 12cp | |
| 83341 Fashion, Gender and Identity | 6cp | |
| 83342 Fashion Technology: Couturier Techniques | 6cp | |
| 83343 Fashion Design: Past to Present | 6cp | |
| 83344 Fashion Communication: Advanced Drawing and Digital Media | 6cp | |
| 83345 New Textiles and Technologies | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Autumn semester | ||
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 977420 In-country Study 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 978420 In-country Study 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn or Spring semester | ||
| Select five subjects from the following: | 30cp | |
| 83561 Menswear Collection | 6cp | |
| 83562 Tailoring: New and Traditional Techniques | 6cp | |
| 83563 Dress, Body and Couture | 6cp | |
| 83564 Digital Fashion Multimedia | 6cp | |
| 83565 Marketing Promotions for Fashion | 6cp | |
| 83566 Contemporary Fashion Styling | 6cp | |
| 83567 Womenswear Collection | 6cp | |
| Autumn semester | ||
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 83772 International Design | 6cp | |
| 83773 Research Dissertation, Fashion Design | 6cp | |
| 83777 Independent Study, Fashion Design | 6cp | |
| Select one subject from the following: | 6cp | |
| 85500 Design Futures: Creative Technologies | 6cp | |
| 85504 Design Futures: Sustainable Lifestyles | 6cp | |
| 85505 Design Arguments: Making Theories | 6cp | |
| 85506 Design Differences: Intercultural Asia | 6cp | |
| 85507 Theories of Change | 6cp | |
| 85508 Design Arguments: Critical Judgements | 6cp | |
| 85509 Design Differences: Other Identities | 6cp | |
| 85700 Interdisciplinary Project | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 83800 Major Project Fashion Design | 24cp | |
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