C09060v1 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Fashion and Textiles

Overview

The Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles has been designed to enable students to create pathways of learning as they progress through the degree with a flexible and diverse approach to learning. Emphasis throughout this practice-based course is placed on value, innovation, creativity and responsible practice. Students should develop flexibility and confidence in working in and across the diverse environments that constitute contemporary practice.

The course centres around design studios which integrate practice-orientated learning around specific projects, and parallel the process that professionals undertake in industry. The Honours year allows the development and realisation of major projects, as a professional design outcome.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates who aspire to the highest level of practice and are capable of adapting to the changing nature of the industry and research by developing creative solutions within the context of rapidly changing global fashion.

The course is designed to provide students with an outlook and ambition that extends beyond the university, cultivating a collaborative and global vision of design. The driving force of this course is critical and reflective design practice. It advances critical research skills and challenge students to question, analyse and redefine existing methodologies in fashion and textile practice.

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.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-year, full-time or part-time equivalent basis.

Course program

The typical course program is shown below.

Other information

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