AUT - Textiles for Fashion major: Bachelor of Design
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Textiles for Fashion major: Bachelor of Design
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The Textiles for Fashion major develops strong design capabilities with a focus on fabric printing and knitwear. Graduates will have a human-centred approach to textile design and an understanding of the ethical, social, cultural and environmental values which underpin the design process. You will also be able to engage with relevant technologies in the development of textile design solutions.
Bachelor of Design: degree outline
Entry requirements
- University Entrance
- Portfolio Guidelines
- Interview may be required
Structure
The first year of this major focuses on visual, technical and production skills and explores the design of fabrics. Studio-based papers are supported by fashion theory and elective options. In the second year, you will use specialist print and knit software to create fabric-for-fashion products. In the final year of the degree, you will put these skills into practice through innovative self-directed projects that cover a broad spectrum of textile-related disciplines.
Year one papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 5:
115024 Creative Process (15)
115100 Core Studio Art and Design (30)
115101 Core Theory Art and Design (15)
115121 Fashion Theory I (15)
115160 Textiles for Fashion Studio I (30)
115161 Fabric Structure and Technology (15)
Year two papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 6:
116020 Textiles for Fashion Studio II (60)
116021 Design Communication (15)
116200 Elective Project (15)
116220 Fashion Theory II (30)
Year three papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 7:
117018 Fashion Research Project (15)
117211 Textiles for Fashion Studio III (60)
117212 Innovation in Textiles (15)
117213 Business and Design (15)
117301 Professional Practice (15)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting requisite requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Knitwear and fabric garment designer
- Print textile designer
- Textile production management and quality control
- Fabric buyer
- Knitwear and print CAD designer
- Textile product designer