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This major applies creative design methodologies to investigate possibilities for contemporary fashion. Students are introduced to enquiry-based design strategies, traditional and contemporary knowledge, technical skills and practical design outcomes to develop a creative, reflexive and sustainable approach to garment design and construction. The fashion major engages students in contextual and historical investigations with garment, textiles and the contexts in which they function. It prepares students for a range of creative and contemporary outcomes such as textile design development, pattern making, garment construction and contemporary fashion presentation supported by associated photographic and video work.
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Fashion Designer, Costume Designer, Sample Maker, Sample Machinist, Design Consultant, Stylist, Fashion Buyer, Retailer, Fashion Project Manager, Fashion Event Coordinator, Fashion/Textiles Agent, Artist, Curator
Employment opportunities include the design and construction of garments for self-established fashion brands with online sales or retail presence as commissioned through agent representation or independent pop-up outlets. Other positions may include employment with established designers as a design assistant, sample maker, sample machinist, design consultant, stylist, buyer or fashion retailer. Alternatively graduates may work in fashion or arts project management and/or event coordination.
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAS1105 | Material Manipulation | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAS1201 | Enquiry for Garment | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAS2107 | Pattern Construction | 15 |
| FAS2201 | Textile Design | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAS2301 | Garment Research | 15 |
| FAS2401 | Drape and Construction | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAS3104 | Fashion Project 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAS3206 | Fashion Project 2 | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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