C10306v2 Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles
Award(s): Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles (BDesign)UAC code: 602040 (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session)
CRICOS code: 077334G
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 144
Course EFTSL: 3
Location: City campus
Notes
This course version is for students commencing in 2020 and onwards.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Applications
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Honours
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles is an internationally recognised degree that gives students the start they need to pursue careers across all facets of the international fashion industry. The degree provides the conceptual knowledge and garment-making skills required to transform creative vision into compelling fashion statements.
While UTS recognises that a commercial framework is important, students are encouraged to become industry leaders through a focus on innovation, experimentation, individual expression and the future of fashion. They have full access to world-class textile and fashion workshops, working under the close supervision of expert staff. This experimental spirit is balanced by close industry ties. Students get the opportunity to work on real-world projects with brands such as Jets Swimwear, Think Positive, Australian Wool Innovation, Calcoup Knitwear and Swarovski.
UTS also understands that the fashion industry is as much about people as it is about garments: using studios and interdisciplinary subjects, students gain the communication and teamwork skills to develop, articulate and sell their creations to peers and industry. Graduates are recognised globally and many have gone on to work or study overseas, including fashion capitals London, New York, Tokyo and Milan. Leading international designers employing UTS graduates include Alexander McQueen, Kenzo, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Helmut Lang.
Course aims
The course is designed to provide students with outlook and ambition that extend beyond the University, cultivating a collaborative and global vision of design. Central to the course is the integration of theory and practice in relation to fashion and textile design. Students are expected to develop an understanding of the formation and application of their own individual design language and theoretical position in relation to historic and contemporary contexts.
The first year introduces design principles and challenges design thinking. In the second year students have the opportunity to diversify according to their area of interest and strength, including innovation in material research, types of technologies, engaging with digital design, methods of construction, and approaches to either flat patternmaking or drape.
The fashion studio and professional practice subjects in third year have been designed to extend students' understanding of global fashion and provide students with a choice of design projects and areas of specialisation.
Career options
Career options include womenswear designer, menswear designer, fashion producer, art/creative director, textile designer, print designer and fashion forecaster. Some graduates start their own business, while others work in an established company locally or with larger international brands. Graduates can also work in fashion media, including marketing, public relations and journalism roles.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Appreciation of the importance of sustainable practices and issues |
| A.2 | Awareness of social and ethical responsibilities |
| A.3 | Demonstrated understanding of appropriate academic and professional practice in the acknowledgement of others' work and ideas |
| C.1 | Ability to collaborate and work with others, including within diverse social and cultural contexts |
| C.2 | Effective communication skills encompassing performative, oral, visual and written forms |
| C.3 | Ability to respond to constructive criticism and feedback |
| I.1 | Development of an original aesthetic sensibility |
| I.2 | Ability to speculate, experiment, challenge boundaries and take risks |
| I.3 | Ability to use technology competently, appropriately and creatively |
| P.1 | Demonstrated self-directed learning and self-initiated problem-solving |
| P.2 | Ability to use, acquire and integrate relevant technical skills |
| P.3 | Understanding business and marketing relevant to the fashion and textile industry |
| P.4 | Ability to utilise effective time management |
| P.5 | Accuracy, rigour and care |
| R.1 | Ability to undertake in-depth research, including both visual and written forms |
| R.2 | Ability to construct well-supported arguments and rationale |
| R.3 | Ability to reflect on practice and research |
| R.4 | Capacity to interpret complex ideas |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Universities Admissions Centre.
Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.
Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank.
Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty’s consideration in order to get a place.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
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.
Applications
International students
International students (excluding those studying in an Australian high school) must submit an application to UTS International (in person, by mail or online) or through an accredited UTS representative.
International students with an ATAR up to five points below the minimum cut-off must submit the following material:
- a six-page digital portfolio in PDF format (landscape) of their work; this may include images, animation or video (max. size 5MB)
- one of the pages must be a 150–200-word written submission that selects and identifies one of the submitted pieces of work, and addresses the aim of the work and why it succeeded (to enable this PDF to be easily viewed, text must be supplied in 16-point Helvetica font, with 1.5 line spacing).
The faculty reserves the right to request a portfolio from applicants.
Assumed knowledge
Any two units of English.
Design and Technology, Visual Arts are recommended.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a three-year, full-time or part-time equivalent basis.
Course structure
Students must complete 144 credit points made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| STM91426 Core Subjects (Fashion and Textiles) | 108cp | |
| STM91424 Design Studies | 24cp | |
| CBK91878 Electives | 12cp | |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
A typical program is shown below.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 83119 Thinking Fashion | 6cp | |
| 83621 Studio: Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 1 | 6cp | |
| 83622 Studio: Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 1 | 6cp | |
| 85503 Thinking Through Design | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 83231 Fashion Cultures | 6cp | |
| 83882 Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 2 | 6cp | |
| 83233 Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 2 | 6cp | |
| 85502 Researching Design Histories | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 83724 Studio: Bespoke Fashion | 6cp | |
| 83341 Fashion, Gender and Identity | 6cp | |
| 88004 Textiles: Print | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 83722 Studio: Body Mapping | 6cp | |
| 83723 Textile Lab: New Technologies | 6cp | |
| 85202 Design Futuring | 6cp | |
| 83721 Studio: Fashion Illustration Exploration | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 83821 Studio: Men's Collection | 12cp | |
| 85302 Social Media Cultures | 6cp | |
| 88834 Experimental Fashion Making | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 83822 Studio: Women's Collection | 12cp | |
| 83823 Fashion and Textiles Professional Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 85502 Researching Design Histories | 6cp | |
| 85503 Thinking Through Design | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 83119 Thinking Fashion | 6cp | |
| 83621 Studio: Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 1 | 6cp | |
| 83622 Studio: Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 83231 Fashion Cultures | 6cp | |
| 83882 Foundations in Patternmaking and Construction 2 | 6cp | |
| 83233 Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 83724 Studio: Bespoke Fashion | 6cp | |
| 83341 Fashion, Gender and Identity | 6cp | |
| 88004 Textiles: Print | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 83722 Studio: Body Mapping | 6cp | |
| 83723 Textile Lab: New Technologies | 6cp | |
| 85202 Design Futuring | 6cp | |
| 83721 Studio: Fashion Illustration Exploration | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 83821 Studio: Men's Collection | 12cp | |
| 85302 Social Media Cultures | 6cp | |
| 88834 Experimental Fashion Making | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 83822 Studio: Women's Collection | 12cp | |
| 83823 Fashion and Textiles Professional Practice | 6cp | |
Honours
The Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Fashion and Textiles (C09060) is available to meritorious students with an additional one year of full-time study.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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