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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
LIDCOMBE
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Develop and present design concepts in response to a brief
Core unit
Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
Core unit
Cost production of fashion and textile designs
Core unit
Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
Core unit
Interact and network with TCF industry participants
Core unit
Quality assure textile products
Core unit
Use digital design tools
Core unit
Assess impact of current and emerging industry innovations and practices
Core unit
Research and analyse textile materials
Core unit
Progress garment design concepts to production
Specialty/elective unit
Produce garment illustrations
Specialty/elective unit
Develop standard
Specialty/elective unit
Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations
Specialty/elective unit
Conduct digital patternmaking and grading
Specialty/elective unit
Perform contour draping
Specialty/elective unit
Develop marketing plans for fashion products
Specialty/elective unit
Work with local and international TCF supply chains
Specialty/elective unit
Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
Specialty/elective unit
Sew garments
Specialty/elective unit
Contribute to development of preliminary garment design concepts
Specialty/elective unit
Create standard
Specialty/elective unit
Drape fabrics to make patterns
Specialty/elective unit
Produce garments using advanced construction techniques
Specialty/elective unit
Cut and sew design prototypes
Specialty/elective unit
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
Specialty/elective unit
Common Questions
The course fee for international students ranges from $36,400 to $37,492 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.
In addition to practical skills, you will learn industry-specific computer skills and digital design using the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as other digital design tools relevant to the fashion industry.
You will need to complete a total of 25 units, consisting of 9 core units and 16 elective units. The elective units must include 1 unit from Group A, at least 8 units from Groups B or C, and 7 additional units from Groups B, C, D or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the Design and Product Development specialisation, at least 5 Group B electives must be selected.
This qualification could help you prepare for roles such as Fashion Designer, Clothing Patternmaker, Graphic Designer for Fashion, Assistant Production Merchandiser, and Visual Merchandiser.
Yes, TAFE NSW offers several pathway options including a TAFE NSW degree pathway such as the Bachelor of Fashion Design, TAFE NSW–university partnership pathways with guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students at a number of Australian universities, and a vocational study pathway where you can enrol in a range of TAFE NSW courses to further develop your skills.
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