Certificate IV - Textile Design, Development and Production (C4404) (0100789)

The Certificate IV of Textile Design, Development and Production is a practical, studio-based course that gives students access to state-of-the-art facilities and industry-connected instructors to undertake project briefs.

Students will learn to create designs for knitted, woven and printed fabrics or textile products for a range of contexts, including fashion, interiors, homewares, craft and other commercial applications. Students will develop skills in drawing, painting and illustration, design and concept development, as well as textile history and contemporary practice. Students will learn how to present their concepts using computer-aided design techniques.

Students will build on their skills to create experimental textile samples using a range of materials and processes, including dye technologies, digital printing, laser cutting and fabric manipulation. With a focus on industry-based projects students will work with major and independent Australian and international companies, giving them the opportunity to be involved in developing a collection of textiles to technical and market specifications.