Overview

This Design (Fashion Technology and Design) degree programme from Ara Institute of Canterbury aims to give you tools to become an independent designer or garment producer.

You'll learn key skills in design strategy, drawing, garment construction and pattern making. You'll also get to choose two courses from a wide range of electives that will help you to develop specialist skills that suit your goals.

As well as studio courses, you'll complete a group of core courses in academic subjects, including both professional and contextual studies, which will give you great communication skills, knowledge of a range of creative practices, and basic business skills.

You'll gain real-world industry experience in year one, hearing from guest speakers about their journeys and inspirations, and benefitting from the learning their career paths have given them. We'll also give you opportunities like competitions and fashion events to expose your work to the wider industry.

Career opportunities

With the expertise gained from completing this programme you'll be prepared for a range of roles and opportunities in the fashion industry.

These include becoming a:

fashion or textile designer

visual merchandiser/marketer

pattern maker/ tailor's assistant

online fashion retailer

costume designer

seamstress

stylist/design assistant

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Contextual Studies

Textiles

Creative Design Process

Fashion Studio

Applied Fashion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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60

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 13 other Bachelors in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:

Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,

Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26572 NZD / year

≈ 26572 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8570 NZD / year

≈ 8570 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Fee: $8,570 - $9,535 per year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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