304011 v.3 Bachelor of Arts (Fashion and Textile Design)

Introduction

This course provides higher education in the fields of fashion and textiles allowing choice in a diverse range of career opportunities. The Departments of Design and Art collaborate in the presentation of this course ensuring that students develop the creative and technical skills necessary to ensure an innovative approach to fashion and textiles with a focus on creative thinking. This course is based on an exploration of the relationships between textiles, garment and the body. The practices of research, analysis, ideation, production and communication are underpinned by the principles of both design and process and arts practice which are reflected in the project work undertaken. Fashion is strongly linked to culture and has a prominent place in the media. This course also provides a theoretical and contextual framework for understanding the cultural significance and practices within the fashion industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

In addition to meeting the University's entry requirements all applicants local and international are required to present to the School a folio of work and attend a personal interview. Recognition of prior learning will be negotiated on an individual basis.

Specific Requirements

Specific Requirements - STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is of three years full-time study. Part-time study is only available with the prior approval of the Course Coordinator.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may enter national and international areas of the Fashion and Textile industry, as producers and retailers, design entrepreneurs, freelance designers and consultants, journalists, stylists, photographers, illustrators, public relations, costume for theatre and film costumers and designers of surface and soft furnishings.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. There is a requirement to pay a consumables fee for fashion and textile technology and studio based units. In addition, students will also need to purchase equipment and consumables. This varies depending on the unit of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.