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Full time / Part time / On-campus · 3–4 days per week on campus (full-time); 2 evening classes per week and some Saturday classes (part-time); plus 5–10 hours external study per week
February | July
Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview This practical, studio-based course gives you access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry-connected instructors to expand your textile skills and knowledge. Learn to create designs for knitted, woven and printed fabrics or textile products within a range of contexts, including fashion, interiors, homewares, craft and other commercial applications. You will develop your creative practice through: drawing, painting and illustration studio classes (print, knit and weave) design and concept development experimental textile samples using a range of materials and processes textile knowledge and contemporary sustainable practices presenting concepts using computer-aided design techniques With a focus on industry standards, you will have opportunities to develop a collection of textiles to technical and market specifications. You'll also explore the broader industry, including global and local sustainable concepts and innovations, clean manufacturing opportunities, circular systems, digital technologies and ethical considerations. <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks Academic requirements There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below). Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies course or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades. Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted. Entry score calculator Select a study location* Select study location Bangladesh Cambodia Canada China Colombia Denmark Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Kenya Kuwait Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Nepal New Zealand Nigeria Norway Pakistan Saudi Arabia Scotland Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom USA Vietnam Other country Philippines Select a qualification gained* Select qualification gained Go Minimum Score Required Don’t meet the requirements? Learn about your pathway options Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36) C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Upper Intermediate at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career As a graduate of this diploma, you may find a variety of career outcomes across the fashion and textiles industry. Some examples include: Textile designer Textile technician Print designer Textile artist and creator <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Fibres and fabrics
First semester topic covering fibres and fabrics.
Sustainability
First semester topic covering sustainability in textiles.
Textile design process
First semester topic covering the textile design process.
Weaving
First semester studio class in weaving.
Knitting
First semester studio class in knitting.
Developing and constructing products
First semester topic on developing and constructing textile products.
Textile design concepts
Second semester topic on textile design concepts.
Dyes for textiles
Second semester topic covering dyes for textiles.
Studio class
Second semester studio class.
Screen printing
Second semester topic on screen printing.
Experimental textiles
Second semester topic on experimental textiles.
Social media
Second semester topic covering social media for the textile industry.
Common Questions
For domestic students, the 2026 government subsidised place fee is AU$9,800 per annum, and the full-fee place is AU$21,500 per annum. For international students, the total 2026 fee is AU$29,000. An additional Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to AU$373 for 2026 also applies, along with other expenses such as field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Yes, this course can be studied part-time over 3 years, with 2 evening classes per week and some Saturday classes. Part-time during the day may also be available after individual consultation with the Program Coordinator or Manager.
RMIT's Brunswick campus has a wide variety of specialist equipment for making textiles, from print, knit and weave to experimental textile development. Students learn in a studio environment with the support of skilled teachers and technical staff who are also practitioners in the textiles creative industry.
Graduates of this diploma are guaranteed entry into further courses at RMIT, including the Associate Degree in Fashion. Credit may apply which will reduce the total duration of the destination course. Pathways into the course are also available for those who may not meet standard entry requirements.
Your work will be assessed through a mix of folio work, technical examples and creative responses to briefs. Assignments will build on your skills as you gain proficiency in different disciplines. You will be encouraged to work in groups and individually, and upon successful completion of the diploma, you will be invited to join the graduate exhibition held at the end of each year.
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