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Bachelor of Fashion
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02411J
Make your designs stand out!Our fashion course provides you with the skills you need to create innovative designs, either for the catwalks of high couture or ready-to-wear garments. In the course, you will:gain the skills and knowledge required to work as a fashion designer and understand all aspects of the industry conceptualise your design, develop your drawing skills, and learn about texture, colour and fabric, pattern making and garment construction as you work towards turning raw materials into a unique finished product.study fashion history, cultural and social attitudes to fashion, and trends that have influenced our industry todaydevelop strong communication and interpersonal skills to share your visiongain a good understanding of finance, sales and marketing including digital marketing and event management have access to industry standard software programs including Gerber pattern making technology, Apparel 21, CAD illustration, Adobe and WGSNapply your new skills in a practical setting through an internship opportunity with an Australian fashion organisationwork alongside our supportive teachers in our brand new design hub with mentors, creatives and designers in our Emerging Designer Studioshowcase your collection in your final year in our fashion parade where parents, teachers, industry and VIPs will celebrate your achievementsOnce you have completed our fashion course, you'll have the opportunity to apply for our resident program within the design hub and become one of our emerging designers.Like Box Hill Institute - Fashion on FacebookFollow Box Hill Institute - Fashion on Instagram In our Bachelor of Fashion, you'll gain the skills and knowledge required to work as a fashion designer. Studying subjects ranging from design, pattern making, garment construction and business through to marketing your collection, and with access to industry standard software programs such as Gerber pattern making technology, Apparel 21, CAD illustration, Adobe and WGSN, you'll be working from our new design hub with a range of mentors and creatives alongside our Emerging Designer Studio. Internship opportunities provide hands-on industry experience and in your final year, you'll design and create a showcase collection for our inspiring graduate fashion parade.
Designed for
Applicants with higher education studyApplicants with higher education are those who have completed some or all of a higher education course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study undertaken by applicants at either non-university higher education providers or university some time ago or recently, such as applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute.Applicants with higher education study will be required to attend an interview with a folio. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of higher education studies.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Folio requirements: applicants are required to present a portfolio and 1–2 garments. Applicants can present a folio that demonstrates creativity, artwork, fashion illustrations and concept development. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) studyApplicants with VET study are those who have completed some or all of a VET course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider and applicants who have other qualifications such as Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.Applicants with VET study will be required to attend an interview with a folio. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of your diploma studies.Interview – applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for this course.Folio requirements – applicants are required to present a portfolio and 1 – 2 garments. Applicants can present a folio which demonstrates creativity, artwork, fashion illustrations and concept development. Applicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped them to prepare for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.Applicants with work and life experience will be required to attend an interview with a folio.Interview – applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for this course.Folio requirements – applicants are required to present a portfolio and 1 – 2 garments. Applicants can present a folio which demonstrates creativity, artwork, fashion illustrations and concept development. Applicants with recent secondary educationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes both Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous two years.Year 12 Applicants must have successfully completed VCE (or equivalent) with a study score of at least 20 in English. Additional consideration will be given for achievement for applicants who have completed at least one of the following VCE subjects: Design and Technology, Studio Arts, Visual Communication and Design.Applicants with recent secondary education will be required to attend an interview with a folio.Interview – applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for this course.Folio requirements – applicants are required to present a portfolio and 1 – 2 garments. Applicants can present a folio which demonstrates creativity, artwork, fashion illustrations and concept development.
Structure
You are required to complete a total of 24 core subjects to graduate.
Subjects
- communications
- presentation and marketing
- digital marketing
- managing production flow
- workplace internship 1
- workplace internship 2
- fashion futures
- design foundations
- design motivations
- design, style, shape and surface
- design developments
- design directions 1
- design direction 11
- garment fundamentals 1
- garment fundamentals 2
- personalised garment range
- commercial garment range
- patternmaking essentials
- pattern making methods
- pattern making technologies
- refined pattern making methods
Standard entry requirements
VTAC application and direct entry availableApplicants completing secondary education (Year 12) or equivalent must: Complete a VTAC application Book an interviewAll other applicants must:Book an interviewRecognition of Prior Learning is available.. International students please apply through:an authorised representative in your countrya Box Hill Institute booth at an education exhibitionor direct to Box Hill InstituteSee how to apply or contact the international office for more information.
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. Successful completion will enable you to apply for postgraduate courses, e.g a Master of Design.If you have completed an Advanced Diploma of Fashion or Associate Degree, you are eligible for up to 66%% credit (2 years).
Study pathways
After successful completion, employment opportunities in the industry include:fashion designerproduct developerpattern technicianproduction managertrend forecasterYou'll be equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge to be self-employed in your own fashion business.
