A Diploma of Branded Fashion Design is an introductory qualification, generally over one year of full-time study, that builds a foundation to understanding the business of what we wear and how they're made. It covers the creation of inspiring designs, developing and producing them for market with an emphasis on finding creative, strategic, sustainable and cost-effective solutions.

Led by highly regarded industry professionals, you’ll investigate the theories behind design and marketing, evaluate communication and brand-fashion strategies, and scrutinise past, present and future fashion trends. This course is an all-inclusive qualification that starts you on the journey of understanding the fashion industry from an historical, social and political point of view, as well as the creative process of taking garments from design to market. You'll be introduced to all aspects of fashion design – how to use form, shape and colour, choosing materials, technical drawing, matching ideas with purpose, and more.

This course comprises of three core subjects and five specialisation subjects. 

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising three hours of facilitated study and seven hours self-directed study.

• Core

• Specialisations

Core:

Requirements

Complete three core subjects.

Core subjects

• Design Context | DCX101

• Design Studio 1 | DSO102

• Design Studio 2 | DSO103

Specialisation:

Requirements

Complete five specialisation subjects.

Specialisation subjects

• Fashion Illustration | FA101A

• Introduction to Branded Fashion Technical Drawing | FA104A

• Introduction to Shape and Form (Co-requisite FA108A) | FA107A

• Fashion Studio Practice (Pre-requisite FA107A) | FA108A

• Fashion vs Clothing | FA106A

Designers who can combine fresh and inspiring designs with an understanding of how to produce for commercial success are the ones who will thrive in the industry. You’ll graduate with a grounding in what it takes to create, build and sustain a brand and align it with a target market.

Potential career paths

• Production Assistant
  Average salary: $54,340 - $81,752
• Stylist
  Average salary: $53,000 - $73,125
• Fashion Designer
  Average salary: $58,750 - $82,200

Australian Year 12 or equivalent

Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent