OVERVIEW
Kick-start your career in the fashion industry with the Diploma of Fashion at the prestigious Fashion Design Studio in Ultimo, Sydney. In this higher education diploma, you will achieve a broad understanding of the fashion business, from textiles to design and illustration through to fashion branding and marketing.
You will enhance your practical experience by using cutting-edge Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, and build your understanding of how designs are taken from concept to production.
In this course, you will develop your knowledge of the fashion industry and learn foundation skills to work in a design or fashion business environment. You will also join alumni like Akira Isogawa, Alex Perry, Nicky Zimmerman and Dion Lee when you study fashion at the Fashion Design Studio TAFE NSW. Enjoy learning from dedicated industry experts who will give you the best technical training to launch your fashion career.
Learning Outcomes:
Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Design garments
Select fabrics
Print on fabrics
Design communication and documentation
Grade patterns
Assemble garments
Plan and execute brand and marketing activity
Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and Adobe Creative Suite
Course Outcomes:
Develop professional skills for your career:
Graduate with a higher education diploma from one of Australias leading fashion design studios
A broad understanding of the fashion industry
The knowledge and skills to enter employment at a junior level in design or business-related roles in the fashion industry
Experience in both the creative and theoretical practices used in the fashion industry.
TAFE NSW DEGREE PATHWAYS
TAFE NSW allows for two or more courses to be packaged together leading to a TAFE NSW Bachelor Degree, either to meet the prerequisite requirements for a course or to plan your studies around your career goals. You can submit a single TAFE NSW application form and will be able to apply for one Student Visa for the full duration of the package.
Bachelor of Fashion Design - Duration : 4 years
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Ultimo Campus
Building A-Q & Z, 651-731 Harris Street,
ULTIMO,
New South Wales,
2007, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
Ultimo Campus
Building A-Q & Z, 651-731 Harris Street,
ULTIMO,
New South Wales,
2007, SYDNEY, Australia
Year 12 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or equivalent
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
TAFE NSW is the largest vocational education and training provider in Australia, grooming its students to be job-ready through hands-on learning.