Associate Degree - Fashion Design and Technology (AD014) (074685J)

Students will develop creative and technical skills while working closely with the fashion industry. Study design, pattern making and cutting-edge technology to produce everything from ready-to-wear through to made-to-measure fashion.

Students will learn to blend theory with practice through a series of industry-driven and live international projects and activities.

Through students' studies they will gain the skills required to be industry-ready, developing the knowledge and know-how to secure jobs in the fashion industry – especially in computer-aided design (CAD) and the global supply chains.

Students will develop a broad range of skills and study the underpinning theory of the design process, including fashion range development, trend research, specification development, design and production management, and pattern and garment construction skills.

In students' studies they will learn: • fashion design and drawing • computer-aided design • patternmaking and grading • computer-aided patternmaking and grading • fashion trend research • production planning • specifications • garment construction • supply chain management • sustainability

Students will also work on design briefs from local and international companies such as Alpha60, Cotton On, Denimsmith, Etal, Bizwear and Nobody Denim, working to specifications relating to demographic, color, fabric, trends and budget.

Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to: • Apply and creatively adapt a body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in fashion design and technology to their practice or future study • Recognize and apply relevant technologies in the fashion design and production sector of the industry • investigate and work creatively to solve fashion design and production related problems • Communicate effectively and collaboratively using written and oral methods in a team environment relevant to fashion practice • Identify, analyze and reflect on fashion technology in a local and/or global context • Work with others in a range of roles and context, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness • Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in their own work and working as part of a team