C10055v8 Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles

Overview

The Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills in creative design, technical applications and critical theory to enter fashion and textile design and its related industries. As a degree course, it provides a strong theoretical basis for the production of original, challenging designs and includes many studio-based practical subjects.

The course places a great emphasis on the development of individual creativity and a personal style and design philosophy. It gives students the opportunity to explore and develop new and original areas for research and to translate information and ideas into innovative fashion and textile designs. Guest lecturers include designers, journalists, marketing and business experts.

From the third year of study, students have the flexibility to choose a focused career in fashion and/or textiles or in a related field, such as fashion media.

Course aims

This course produces graduates who aspire to the highest level of practice and are capable of adapting to the changing nature of the industry. Students are encouraged to develop creative solutions in the context of a rapidly changing global fashion business.

Career options

Career options include buyer, fashion editor, fashion or textile designer, illustrator or stylist. Some students start their own business, while others work within an established company. Graduates may also continue studies at postgraduate level.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

In addition to the standard application requirements, all non-current school leaver applicants to this course are required to submit a compulsory personal statement directly to UTS. Further information is available from:

International students

Applicants must include a portfolio of up to 10 examples of the student's work demonstrating awareness, imagination and skills relevant to design (preferably provided on CD or DVD).

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English.

Textiles and design; design and technology; and visual arts are recommended.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a four-year, full-time basis. The hours of attendance in Years 1 and 2 are, on average, four days a week plus one evening. Years 3 and 4 involve, on average, three days a week.

Course structure

Students must complete 192 credit points comprising 156 credit points from the professional core program, 12 credit points of design studies subjects and 24 credit points of elective subjects/sub-major.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students are encouraged to undertake professional work experience from their second year of study.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Other information

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