Course Overview

About This Course

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.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brunswick Campus, Brunswick VIC, Australia

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course.
Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

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.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles?

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.

Can I study this course part-time, and what does the schedule look like?

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.

What facilities will I have access to at RMIT's Brunswick campus?

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.

What further study options are available after completing this diploma?

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.

How will I be assessed in this course?

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.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Get Enrolled

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $45,000 to $55,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $55,000 to $68,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $68,000 to $90,000 per year

Career Paths

Junior Fashion DesignerAssistant DesignerPatternmakerGarment TechnologistProduction Supervisor

Key Skills

Fashion design illustration and technical drawingManual and digital patternmaking and grading (CAD)Garment construction, cutting, and sewing (industrial and domestic)Trend forecasting and textile researchFabric and fibre selection and sourcing

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