Diploma of Branded Fashion Design

Fashion Illustration introduces students to the skill of visual representation and communication through the art of drawing. It acknowledges drawing as a fundamental skill of the designer, and its importance in communicating design ideas. Students will cultivate an understanding of balance, proportion, and shape through observational drawing skills. Through visual rendering techniques of various surfaces, fabrics and structures, students gain insight into the manner in which different materials and fabrics drape, shape and change on the human body. This subject underpins the development of fundamental principles of fashion design as well as the capacity of the student to visually communicate their designs.

Assessment Tasks: Physical Folio, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Introduction to Branded Fashion Technical Drawing provides a solid foundation for students to develop accurate and proportional hand drawing and computer drawing skills which will be used throughout their course and career. Students initially develop hand drawings to identify, depict and communicate the technical and construction elements required for garment construction. Using progressive feedback and building upon these hand drawing skills, students are introduced to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and communication methods specific for branded fashion. Students produce a series of digital folios that develop their understanding of garment construction through both hand and digital drawing techniques.

Assessment Tasks: Drawing Folio development report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Through the exploration of a variety of cutting, sewing and finishing techniques, students are introduced to the importance of shape, form, line, and volume in garment construction. Industry terminology is defined through the execution of a variety of sewing samples and methods. Students familiarise themselves with the various components that make up a garment and the interrelationships between those components. Applying this knowledge, students execute and assemble a self-designed garment and will make decisions about the most appropriate construction techniques for that garment. Throughout their time in the sewing workroom, students will apply Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices in their workroom practice. Students participate in a Sewing Skills program – a series of additional sewing workshops that run concurrently with their formal study. These two-hour workshops provide students with an opportunity to further develop their garment construction skills.

Pre-requisite: FA104A Introduction to Branded Fashion Technical Drawing

Assessment Tasks: Physical Samples, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In Introduction to Shape and Form, students develop foundational design studio practice skills and knowledge. Through idea generation, fabric manipulation and draping, student’s progress their ideas and translate these into a commercial garment design. Students gain a deeper understanding of design elements and principles as key design concepts by conceptualising and producing 2D and 3D design outcomes. These design outcomes inform the student’s final garment production in Fashion Studio Practice.

Pre-requisite: FA107A Introduction to Shape and Form

Assessment Tasks: Physical Samples, Report, Visual Diary

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students are introduced to various social, political and design influences that have defined historical fashion periods. Examination of several case studies of fashion occurrences will inform students of the issues, attitudes and foundations that may lead up to the formation of a fashion, the role of the designer in that process and its effect on general dress behaviour as a result. Students will analyse and apply knowledge of the history of fashion to reflect on the fashion design process and the development of their own design handwriting whilst extending technical drawing and illustration skills. Students continue to develop their technical proficiency and ability to accurately communicate their design outcomes as they are introduced to specialist software applications and techniques.

Assessment Tasks: Drawing Folio Development Report, Journal

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online