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Bachelor of Fashion Design

CRICOS 093248F Course Code BFD23

Entry IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Duration
  • Full time
  • 3 Year(s)
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Fees
  • $21,200
  • Per Year
Campus
  • Chadstone

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

Explore the creative potential of fashion education in Melbourne with our comprehensive fashion design course. Develop your design and theory knowledge, alongside essential 3D garment production skills at Holmesglen. Plus, delve into sustainability and circular fashion practices.

Career Opportunities

  • Fashion designer
  • Fashion design assistant
  • Manual pattern maker and grader
  • CAD pattern maker and grader
  • Production manager
  • Garment technician and fit technologist
  • Small (design) business manager/owner
  • Independent fashion consultant/designer
  • Fashion events producer

Pathway to further studies

  • Masters or other post-graduate qualifications.

Studying the Bachelor of Fashion Design at Holmesglen

Our fashion design course is tailored for aspiring fashion designers, providing you with hands-on experience through industry-focused design briefs. From concept to garment, you'll learn about every aspect of the design process.<p>Gain expertise in advanced patternmaking techniques, including manual methods to digital precision using Gerber technologies. Equally, explore 3D avatar technology for seamless design production.<p>Our fashion design course also has a strong focus on environmental and social impacts. Throughout the degree, you will understand the importance of sustainability and circular fashion through capstone projects, work-integrated learning, and ethical and sustainable practice units.<p>You may even showcase your latest collection at Melbourne Fashion Week’s annual Student Runway – a major opportunity for the next generation of fashion designers.<p>Gain a fashion qualification to start your career in Melbourne and globally.

Innovative Fashion Creations

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 18 at the commencement of the course<p>Good passes at Year 12/Matriculation or the overseas equivalent and preferably some relevant work experience.<br>English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0. For equivalent English language tests see <a href="https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility">https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility</a>.

Advanced standing

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.

Course Structure

Timetable

<strong>Mode of study:</strong> <br>Full-time<p><strong>Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm</strong><p>All new students commencing a higher education course must attend their Faculty Course Orientation and Holmesglen's Education Orientation. <p><br>The course has 24 subjects. There are 23 core subjects and 1 elective subject.<br>The course has a total of 144 credit points.
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BHE101 Academic and Professional Communications 6
BFD116 Block Development 6
BFD117 Basic Industrial Machinery 6
BFD118 Design Fundamentals 6
BFD119 Style Development 6
BFD120 Specialised Machinery 6
BFD121 Design Communication 6
BFD122 Ethical and Sustainable Practice 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BFD209 Pattern Technology 1 6
BFD210 Industry Techniques 1 6
BFD211 Technical Design 6
BFD212 Fashion Business Marketing 6
BFD213 Pattern Technology 2 6
BFD214 Industry Techniques 2 6
BFD215 Sustainable Design 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BFD309 Pattern Studio – Creative 6
BFD310 Production Studio – Creative 6
BFD311 Capstone Project - Creative Collection 6
BFD312 Pattern Studio – Commercial 6
BFD313 Production Studio – Commercial 6
BFD314 Capstone Project - Commercial Design 6
BFD315 Entrepreneurship 6
BFD316 Work Integrated Learning 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BFD001 Textile Technology 6
BFD002 Fashion Merchandising 6
BFD003 Supply Chain Management 6

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessments, pre-requisites and co-requisites, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design summary (PDF - 94kb).

For details on the profile of students undertaking this course, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design student profile (PDF-134kb).

For details on ATAR-based offers, download the 2024 ATAR-based Offers for the Bachelor of Fashion Design (PDF - 131kb).

For details of fees per unit, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design - Full Fee 2024 (PDF- 162kb).

How to apply

Apply Via Agent

Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. Further information of the GTE requirements is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.

If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:

T: 03 9564 1703

E: intl@holmesglen.edu.au

Visit How to Apply for more information on the application process.

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Fashion Design.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
International Fee $21,200 Per Year
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Materials fee $1,580 Per Course
Student Services and Amenities Fee $351 Per Year

All local higher education students are required to pay a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This fee contributes to the cost of providing student support services including counselling, welfare services, learning support and other activities provided by the student support and wellbeing teams. The SSAF is charged each semester and the amount you pay depends on whether you’re a full time or part time student. The annual maximum amount is set by the Government and will vary according to your study load. Students studying on campus and online will be charged the same SSAF based on their study load. All local higher education students are required to pay this fee at the time of enrolment. For more information, and to find out how much you will be required to pay, please visit the <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/student-services-and-amenities-fee">SSAF webpage.</a>

All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.

Additional Course Cost

$1300.00

An additional administration fee may apply where the application is submitted directly to Holmesglen and not through a Holmesglen-approved education agent.

Tuition Fee Protection Service

The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study for which tuition fees are paid. Read more about the TPS

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