Bachelor of Fashion Design

Course Code BFD23

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Duration

Part Time
6 years
Full Time
3 years

Delivery

On Campus

Intakes

Campus

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This course is not available for International Students

Overview

Unlock your creative potential with Holmesglen’s Bachelor of Fashion Design! Immerse yourself in hands-on learning, collaborate with industry leaders, and bring your unique designs to life. From cutting-edge techniques to sustainable practices, our program equips you with the skills and experience to thrive in the fashion world. Develop your design and theory knowledge, alongside essential 3D garment production skills at Holmesglen. Transform your passion into a career in one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and creative hubs!

Career Opportunities

Fashion designer
Fashion 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

Pathway to further studies

Masters or other post-graduate qualifications.

Studying the Bachelor of Fashion Design at Holmesglen

Our fashion design course is tailored for aspiring fashion designers, providing you with hands-on experience through industry-focused design briefs. From concept to garment, you'll learn about every aspect of the design process.Gain expertise in advanced patternmaking techniques, including manual methods to digital precision using Gerber technologies. Equally, explore 3D avatar technology for seamless design production.Our fashion design course also has a strong focus on environmental and social impacts. Throughout the degree, you will understand the importance of sustainability and circular fashion through capstone projects, work-integrated learning, and ethical and sustainable practice units.You may even showcase your latest collection at Melbourne Fashion Week’s annual Student Runway – a major opportunity for the next generation of fashion designers.Gain a fashion qualification to start your career in Melbourne and globally.

Innovative Fashion Creations

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 to present a few images of their creative work/s. 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 - VCE/HSC or an equivalent - Portfolio and interviewApplicants 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 (BFD23) course without advanced standing.Applicants who have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a fashion qualification or an equivalent qualification, may be eligible for advanced standing in some subjects.Applicants who have completed the MST40222 Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion with Holmesglen will be eligible for direct admission into the Bachelor of Fashion (BFD23)

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.

Course Structure

Timetable

Mode of study: Full-timeMonday to Thursday 9am-4pmAll 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.

Year 1: Core units

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points
BHE101	Academic and Professional Communications	6
BFD117	Basic Industrial Machinery	6
BFD116	Block Development	6
BFD118	Design Fundamentals	6
BFD121	Design Communication	6
BFD122	Ethical and Sustainable Practice	6
BFD120	Specialised Machinery	6
BFD119	Style Development	6

Year 2: Core units

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points
BFD212	Fashion Business Marketing	6
BFD210	Industry Techniques 1	6
BFD209	Pattern Technology 1	6
BFD211	Technical Design	6
BFD214	Industry Techniques 2	6
BFD213	Pattern Technology 2	6
BFD215	Sustainable Design	6

Year 3: Core units

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points
BFD311	Capstone Project - Creative Collection	6
BFD315	Entrepreneurship	6
BFD309	Pattern Studio – Creative	6
BFD310	Production Studio – Creative	6
BFD314	Capstone Project - Commercial Design	6
BFD312	Pattern Studio – Commercial	6
BFD313	Production Studio – Commercial	6
BFD316	Work Integrated Learning	6

Elective units

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points
BFD002	Fashion Merchandising	6
BFD003	Supply Chain Management	6
BFD001	Textile Technology	6

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 summary (PDF - 94kb).

For details on the profile of students undertaking this course, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design student profile (PDF-134kb).

For details on ATAR-based offers, download the 2024 ATAR-based Offers for the Bachelor of Fashion Design (PDF - 131kb).

For details of fees per unit, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design - Full Fee 2025 (PDF- 162kb).

How to apply

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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Fashion Design.

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Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt	Cost
Full Fee	$18,800 Per Year

Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees	Cost
Materials fee	$1,660 Per Course
Student Services and Amenities Fee	$365 Per Year

All local higher education 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. The SSAF is charged each semester and the amount you pay depends on whether you’re a full time or part time student. The annual maximum amount is set by the Government and will vary according to your study load. Students studying on campus and online will be charged the same SSAF based on their study load. All local higher education students are required to pay this fee at the time of enrolment. For more information, and to find out how much you will be required to pay, please visit the <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/student-services-and-amenities-fee">SSAF webpage.</a>

Higher Education Loans Program (HELP) is available to eligible students to pay for tuition and student amenities fees for this course. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/higher-education-loans" title="Loans for higher education">Read more about HELP</a>. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/how-to-pay-for-your-course.html" title="How to pay for your course">Find out more about paying for your course</a>. 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.

Additional Course Cost

The indicative additional course costs as a once off fee for whole course are $1300. This is for items including, but not limited to: • fabrics, trims etc ($600-1300) (costs will vary upon chosen fabric/trim etc) This range also includes printing and folio costs. Students will be provided with a materials and equipment list that identifies costs of individual items.

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.

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