Box Hill Institute of TAFE Victoria
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)
Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) teaches design, drawing, texture, color, fabric, pattern making and garment construction to turn raw materials into finished garments. You'll study fashion history, cultural and social influences, trend analysis, and learn finance, sales, digital marketing and event management. You'll use industry-standard software (3D design, CAD, Adobe, WGSN) and complete an internship with an Australian fashion organization.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work across design, production, retail and marketing, moving into roles such as fashion designer, pattern maker, garment technologist, CAD illustrator, developer, fashion marketer, buyer, merchandiser or stylist in couture, ready-to-wear, textiles and costume sectors.
Our fashion design course provides you with the skills you need to create innovative designs, either for the catwalks of high couture or ready-to-wear garments. You will gain the skills and knowledge to work as a fashion designer and understand all aspects of the industry. You'll 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.
You'll study fashion history, cultural and social attitudes to fashion, and trends that have influenced our industry today.
The course will also develop your strong communication and interpersonal skills to share your vision, whilst training you in the finance, sales and marketing side (including digital marketing and event management).
You'll have access to industry standard software programs including 3D design, CAD illustration, Adobe and WGSN, which will help you apply your new skills in a practical setting through an internship opportunity with an Australian fashion organisation.
