Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design) (257HG.2)

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Selection rank ATAR TBC

English language requirements An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

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Duration 3.0 years

UAC code

Faculty Faculty of Arts and Design

Discipline School of Arts and Communications

Location

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English language An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent). requirements View IELTS equivalences

CRICOS code 079276G

Faculty Faculty of Arts and Design

Discipline School of Arts and Communications

Location Duration 3.0 years

About this course Launch your love of fashion and work it on the world stage

Do you have a passion for fashion and design? Want to turn it into a life-long career?

Our Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design) will equip you for a stellar career in this rapidly evolving industry.

Study our Bachelor of Fashion Apparel Engineering and Design and you will:

• understand key areas within the textiles, clothing and footwear supply chain, including:

○ design innovation

○ pattern engineering

○ manufacturing and pre-production

○ professional industry practice • develop your manual and electronic skills through the use of computer aided design technology • know how to review, consolidate and extend your knowledge to create designs and garments for all environments • equip yourself with the business and communication skills to convey your creative ideas with confidence and develop them into commercial products.

Study opportunities

We offer a combination of project and case-based learning. You will have the chance to rehearse and develop life-long learning and problem solving skills for professional life.

Career opportunities

Our graduates are sought by companies across Australia and internationally, in:

• textiles • clothing • footwear • the screen industry.

Important to know

You have to attend an interview for this course. You will present your portfolio of work and any other materials that show your talent for design, drawing and problem solving. A high level of presentation and communication skills is required.

Admission requirements

Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants must attend an interview, at which they are required to: - Present a folio of work and any other materials that indicate an aptitude for design, drawing and problem solving; and - Demonstrate a high level of presentation and communication skills.

Assumed knowledge

None. Periods course is open for new admissions

This course is not open for new admissions.

Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.

Course requirements Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design) (257HG) | 72 credit points Location - UC Melbourne - City Campus Campus

Required Units - Must pass 72 credit points as follows

Pattern Engineering 1 (9206) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Design Innovation 1 (9207) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 1 (9208) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 1 (9209) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Pattern Engineering 2 (9210) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Design Innovation 2 (9211) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 2 (9212) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 2 (9213) | 3 credit points — Level 1

Pattern Engineering 3 (9214) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Design Innovation 3 (9215) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 3 (9216) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 3 (9217) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Pattern Engineering 4 (9218) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Design Innovation 4 (9219) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 4 (9220) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 4 (9221) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Pattern Engineering 5 (9222) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Design Innovation 5 (9223) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 5 (9224) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 5 (9225) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Pattern Engineering 6 (9226) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Design Innovation 6 (9227) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 6 (9228) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 6 (9229) | 3 credit points — Level 3

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course

Typical study pattern UC Melbourne - City Campus Standard Full time, Semester 1 Commencing

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2

Design Innovation 1 (9207) Design Innovation 2 (9211)

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 1 (9208) Manufacturing and Pre-Production 2 (9212)

Pattern Engineering 1 (9206) Pattern Engineering 2 (9210)

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 1 (9209) Professional Practice and Industry Issues 2 (9213)

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2

Design Innovation 3 (9215) Design Innovation 4 (9219)

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 3 (9216) Manufacturing and Pre-Production 4 (9220)

Pattern Engineering 3 (9214) Pattern Engineering 4 (9218)

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 3 (9217) Professional Practice and Industry Issues 4 (9221)

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2

Design Innovation 5 (9223) Design Innovation 6 (9227)

Manufacturing and Pre-Production 5 (9224) Manufacturing and Pre-Production 6 (9228)

Pattern Engineering 5 (9222) Pattern Engineering 6 (9226)

Professional Practice and Industry Issues 5 (9225) Professional Practice and Industry Issues 6 (9229) Course information Course duration

Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes Related graduate attributes

The course will provide students with a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of: - the elements of art and Analysis and principles of design and the ways in which these can be applied to the human form; - the Textile, Clothing and enquiry Footwear (TCF) supply chain; - the properties of fibres and fabrics and how these properties can be applied to design; - construction techniques and development of the requisite documentation to take a design from concept to Professionalism finished product; - techniques for the communication and presentation of ideas - commercial and marketing and social practices and ethical standards related to the TCF industry. responsibility On completing the course students should be able to: - review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and Analysis and skills they have learnt in order to create innovative fashion designs and garments; - use Computer Aided Design enquiry (CAD) and manual techniques for the development, analysis and communication of patterning, manufacturing and designing processes; - critically evaluate information in relation to particular problems or issues; - undertake Communication research using a range of sources including independent fieldwork; - think and act both strategically and creatively, Problem Solving exhibiting flexibility in a professional context; - recognise the role of perception, body language and culture in communication and dealing with others across a variety of cultures; - convey their creative ideas to others and Analysis and develop them into commercial products. enquiry

Communication

Working independently and with others

Problem Solving

Professionalism and social responsibility

On completing the course students should be able to: - investigate and analyse current trends in the screen industry Analysis and and related technology; - identify opportunities for on-going learning to maintain currency within the screen enquiry production industry; - complete a critical analysis or exegesis of short films; - collaborate successfully with fellow filmmakers and directors on the post production phase of a documentary, drama or experimental short film. Communication

Working independently and with others

On completing the course students should be able to: - critically evaluate information in relation to particular Analysis and problems or issues; - undertake research using a range of sources including independent fieldwork; - think and act enquiry both strategically and creatively, exhibiting flexibility in a professional context; - recognise the role of perception, body language and culture in communication and dealing with others across a variety of cultures; - convey their Communication creative ideas to others and develop them into commercial products. Working independently and with others

Problem Solving

Professionalism and social responsibility

Awards

Award Official abbreviation Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design) B Fashion (ApparelE&Des)

Honours

High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Arts and Design (Honours) course offered at the UC Canberra campus.

Enquiries

Student category Contact details

Prospective Domestic Students Email [email protected] or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)

Prospective International Students Email [email protected] or Phone +61 2 6201 5342

Current and Commencing Students Email [email protected]

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