MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Design your own career in fashion.
Gain the necessary skills for a career in fashion design.
CampusesPerth.
When Semester 1, 2024.
Study Mode On campus.
Start on the runway to a successful career in the fashion industry
Learn to design in the creative and cultural heart of the city. North Metro TAFE’s well established fashion department offers a stimulating design space that combines creativity with the underpinning practical skills necessary for success in an exciting and challenging industry.
The Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising begins with the necessary skills for a career in fashion design, such as sewing, pattern cutting, screen printing, digital design skills and fashion drawing. You will learn in simulated workplace design studios where original design interpretations, lateral thinking and extensive research are encouraged.
During this course you'll be given the opportunity to get involved in our creative community by participating in collaborations across various learning areas such as product design, jewellery design, graphic design and visual art; and gain real industry experience through our work placement programs.
On completion you’ll have an impressive skill set preparing you for further study or work in the real world.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
- Garment design and construction
- Textile design and digital fabric printing
- 2D and 3D pattern cutting
- Digital design and website development
- Fashion illustration
I have the following attributes:
- Creative flair and an eye for detail
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
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Semester 1, 2024
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Course fees
(Tuition fee* $12,280.59 + Resource fee $1,395.00 )
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
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Units
Core | |
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National ID | Unit title |
MSTFD4023 | Calculate cost estimates for TCF products |
MSS402051 | Apply quality standards |
MSTFD4006 | Interact and network with fashion industry participants |
MSTFD5010 | Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines |
MSTCL3001 | Identify fabric performance and handling requirements |
MSMWHS200 | Work safely |
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSTGN2013 | Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
MSTGN2014 | Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace |
Elective | |
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National ID | Unit title |
MSTFD5029 | Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices |
MSTFD5028 | Develop merchandising plans for fashion products |
MSTFD5025 | Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs |
MSTFD5024 | Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria |
MSTFD5023 | Develop marketing plans for fashion products |
MSTFD5021 | Conduct digital patternmaking and grading |
MSTFD5018 | Determine and specify advanced construction processes |
MSTFD5017 | Apply design studio processes to meet client brief |
MSTFD5012 | Perform contour draping |
MSTFD5011 | Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation |
CUADIG415 | Produce innovative digital images |
MSTFD4016 | Sew design prototypes |
MSTFD5005 | Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes |
MSTFD4021 | Drape fabrics to make patterns |
CUADIG518 | Refine digital art techniques |
MSTFD4014 | Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques |
MSTFD4010 | Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles |
MSTFD4008 | Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
MSTFD4001 | Apply design studio process |
MSTCL3009 | Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles |
MSTAT5008 | Design and produce printed textiles |
MSTAT5007 | Design and produce experimental textiles |
MSTAT4014 | Assemble and fit bespoke garments |
CUAILL401 | Develop and refine illustrative work |
CUADRA401 | Experiment with techniques to produce drawings |
MSTGN5016 | Develop textile designs using digital software |
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