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Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textile Design
Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textile Design
52239
7554
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textile Design provides training for fashion designers, textile and accessory designers or craft designer / makers. The qualification develops unique approaches for a customised market, as well as individual creative resources to interpret current trends. Research and observation, experimentation and evaluation lead to skills in key areas of contemporary design practice.
The program develops expertise in concept development, design problem-solving, creative strategies and contingency management, holistic project management, application of materials and methods, as well as integrating theory with practice: all of which are required for contemporary design practice. Participants each develop unique garment ranges including textiles and accessories, which are shown to the public and the fashion design industry at the end of the program. Industry projects and competitions are a feature of the course.
Schedule
1. Core units
Learners to complete nine (9) core units to a total of 600 hours:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23600 | Debate design and visual culture | 40 | Module | |
| 23607 | Design fashion textile projects | 100 | Module | |
| 23606 | Evaluate fashion textile production | 100 | Module | |
| 23601 | Implement professional design practice | 40 | Module | |
| 23603 | Implement work experience | 40 | Module | |
| 23602 | Plan and present design event | 40 | Module | |
| 23605 | Practice fashion design to industry standard | 100 | Module | |
| 23604 | Prepare for fashion design practice | 100 | Module | |
| 23599 | Research design and visual culture | 40 | Module |
2. Elective units
Learners to complete four (4) elective units to a total of 160 hours:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23611 | Design and produce eco-fashion | 40 | Module | |
| 23612 | Design and produce menswear | 40 | Module | |
| 23613 | Design and produce swim wear | 40 | Module | |
| 23608 | Design digital textiles | 40 | Module | |
| 23614 | Design drawing for fashion process | 40 | Module | |
| 23616 | Design fashion accessories | 40 | Module | |
| 23609 | Design fashion illustration | 40 | Module | |
| 23619 | Design fashion knitwear | 40 | Module | |
| 23617 | Evaluate digital fashion projects | 40 | Module | |
| 23615 | Evaluate fashion drawing process | 40 | Module | |
| 23610 | Evaluate fashion illustration | 40 | Module | |
| 23620 | Evaluate fashion knitwear | 40 | Module | |
| 23618 | Research fashion textile design | 40 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT27 | Fashion & Textile Design | Pathway |
VET Info Notes
2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 52239.
2. Training providers who wish to deliver the courses covered in this application must obtain written approval from the proponent and be registered by their state/territory accrediting body. Contact the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247 or email Carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au
4. Details of this course were entered on to STARS by Curriculum Development and Research, WA Dept of Training and Workforce Development, on 14/4/2010.
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