Overview
Holmesglen's Bachelor of Fashion Design is a cutting-edge course for those who aspire to a career in the fast-paced world of fashion. Innovative design is at the forefront of our delivery, underpinned by a comprehensive technical foundation in pattern engineering, garment construction and the application of CAD design tools.
Career opportunities, include:
- fashion designer/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
Pathways to further study:
- Masters or other post-graduate qualifications.
Studying the Bachelor of Fashion Design at Holmesglen
The range of opportunities open to our graduates is vast, from establishing their own business to positions with local designers and global companies.
Learn from our highly skilled educators, who are also practising professionals with extensive experience in the local and global fashion industry. They understand what it takes to be successful in the competitive world of fashion, and know exactly how to support you to achieve your goals.
Our classes are small and our continual investment in the latest equipment and software ensures you are kept abreast of the latest skills and techniques that the industry demands.
Course structure
Mode of study:
Full-time
Timetable:
Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm
All new students commencing a higher education course must attend their Faculty Course Orientation and Holmesglen's Education Orientation.
The course has 24 subjects. There are 23 core subjects and 1 elective subject.
The course has a total of 144 credit points.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| BFD116 |
Block Development |
| BFD117 |
Basic Industrial Machinery |
| BFD118 |
Design Fundamentals |
| BSPB105 |
Academic and Professional Communications |
| BFD119 |
Style Development |
| BFD120 |
Specialised Machinery |
| BFD121 |
Design Communication |
| BFD122 |
Ethical and Sustainable Practice |
| BFD209 |
Pattern Technology 1 |
| BFD210 |
Industry Techniques 1 |
| BFD211 |
Technical Design |
| BFD212 |
Fashion Business Marketing |
| BFD213 |
Pattern Technology 2 |
| BFD214 |
Industry Techniques 2 |
| BFD215 |
Sustainable Design |
| BFD309 |
Pattern Studio – Creative |
| BFD310 |
Production Studio – Creative |
| BFD311 |
Capstone Project - Creative Collection |
| BFD312 |
Pattern Studio – Commercial |
| BFD313 |
Production Studio – Commercial |
| BFD314 |
Capstone Project - Commercial Design |
| BFD315 |
Entrepreneurship |
| BFD316 |
Work Integrated Learning |
| BFD001 |
Textile Technology |
| BFD002 |
Fashion Merchandising |
| BFD003 |
Supply Chain Management |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| BFD116 | Block Development |
| BFD117 | Basic Industrial Machinery |
| BFD118 | Design Fundamentals |
| BSPB105 | Academic and Professional Communications |
| BFD119 | Style Development |
| BFD120 | Specialised Machinery |
| BFD121 | Design Communication |
| BFD122 | Ethical and Sustainable Practice |
| BFD209 | Pattern Technology 1 |
| BFD210 | Industry Techniques 1 |
| BFD211 | Technical Design |
| BFD212 | Fashion Business Marketing |
| BFD213 | Pattern Technology 2 |
| BFD214 | Industry Techniques 2 |
| BFD215 | Sustainable Design |
| BFD309 | Pattern Studio – Creative |
| BFD310 | Production Studio – Creative |
| BFD311 | Capstone Project - Creative Collection |
| BFD312 | Pattern Studio – Commercial |
| BFD313 | Production Studio – Commercial |
| BFD314 | Capstone Project - Commercial Design |
| BFD315 | Entrepreneurship |
| BFD316 | Work Integrated Learning |
| BFD001 | Textile Technology |
| BFD002 | Fashion Merchandising |
| BFD003 | Supply Chain Management |
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 subject summary (Word - 94kb).
For details on the profile of students undertaking this course, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design student profile (Word-134kb).
For details on ATAR-based offers, download the 2023 ATAR-based Offers for the Bachelor of Fashion Design (Word - 131kb).
Entry requirements
To be eligible, students must be at least 17 years old at the start of the course and hold a minimum qualification of VCE/HSC or an equivalent for entry.
All applicants are required to attend an interview and present a portfolio of recent design work that showcases a range of creative and technical skills. The interview and portfolio presentation will be conducted by experienced staff members at the Chadstone campus. The entire process generally takes no longer than 20 minutes. This serves as an opportunity to assess the applicants' skill level, interest, creativity, and ability to apply the design process at the undergraduate level.
Applicants should meet the selection requirements of the relevant category as detailed below.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) should meet the following selection requirements
- ATAR
- Portfolio and interview
Applicants with higher education study
Applicants who have started or completed an award course at any Australian university are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Fashion Design course.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants who have successfully completed MST20616 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology and/or MST40516 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising, or an equivalent qualification, are eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Fashion Design (BFD16) course without advanced standing.
Applicants who have completed the MST50116 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising and/or the MST60116 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising, or an equivalent qualification, may be eligible for advanced standing in some subjects.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without prior higher education or VET study, who are non-senior secondary applicants, may be eligible for admission if they can demonstrate their ability through previous study and/or a minimum of five years' work experience in the fashion/textiles industry or a related occupation.
It is recommended that applicants have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course. Applicants will attend an interview with staff members who consider previous levels of achievement, resumes, and employment records as indicators of aptitude and commitment to the study of fashion at the undergraduate level.
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.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Fashion Design.
Connections with industry
Right from the start, this dynamic course connects students with industry professionals as they undertake local and international internships. Students learn a perfect blend of practice and theory from lecturers who share their years of local and global industry experience.
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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.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $16,995 | per annum |
| Non-tuition fees |
|
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| *Student Services and Amenities Fees (GST exempt) | $326 | per annum |
| Mandatory materials fee (GST inc) | $1,500 | per course |
| Mandatory activities fee (GST inc) | $0 | per course |
| **Additional course costs | $1,300 | per course |
*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. For 2023, the SSAF fee is $326 for 12 months. This fee is charged per semester at $163 per semester. All local higher education students are required to pay this fee at the time of enrolment, regardless of study mode. Part time students are charged 75% of this amount. For more information, please visit the SSAF webpage.
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
Higher Education Loans Program (HELP) are available to eligible students to pay for tuition and studnet amenities fees for this course. Read more about HELP.
Find out more about paying for your course. Mandatory materials and activities fees, and additional course costs are not covered by HELP Loans.
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.
Tuition assurance requirements
Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled.