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COURSE CODE: MST50119

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

INTAKES

02 OCT 23
02 JAN 24

DURATION

52 weeks

Domestic / Permanent Resident FEES

$6,500

CRICOS CODES

0100781

NUMBER OF UNITS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Yes

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Ann Street Centre

What study modes are available?

  • Entirely On Campus
  • Entirely Online (Face to Face)
  • Entirely Online (Self-study)
  • Mixed Mode (Part On-Campus & Online)
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Ann Street Centre

NIET has custom-developed this fast-track Fashion Programme to include all the core skills you need to design, manufacture, promote and market your own line of clothing. Plus, with articulations to Griffith, Torrens and Canberra University you can shave an entire year off a degree.

About the Course:

Make a visual statement with a Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. Our course teaches you the skills and knowledge relevant to fashion design and product development jobs, and assistant roles associated with fashion product management in a fashion enterprise.

Available on campus or online via distance, the Diploma is designed to lead to career and further training opportunities in either product design and development or business and merchandising, and elective choices are categorised by these specialisations.

This qualification allows for a generalist qualification, or specialisation in the fields of ‘Design and Product Development’ and ‘Fashion Business’.

When you graduate, you can articulate into a Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design at Torrens, or a Bachelor of Design at Griffith and save up to a year on your studies.

What You’ll Learn:

  • work effectively and safely in the fashion industry
  • develop design concepts
  • produce and finish fashion garments
  • gain skills on textile design and manufacturing tools
  • estimate production costs
  • control product quality
  • network within the industry
  • how to create and run a fashion event

Career Outcomes


Our Graduates work with Leading Brands.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AGE
17
GRADE
11
IELTS
5.5

Age

Minimum age of 17 years

Education & Experience Requirements

Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.

English Language

Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.5 academic or general IELTS)

Required Identification

Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)

Computer Skills & Equipment

Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.

Fashion Course Material & Equipment Fees

This course has a material fee that is mandatory unless specifically approved otherwise in writing. The material fee inclusions are detailed below.

  • Course resource fee for consumables ($500); and
  • Student Design Starter Kit valued ($250); and
  • Student Studio Equipment Starter Kit ($250).

 

STUDENT DESIGN STARTER KIT ($250)
1 x A3 Portfolio with plastic Sleeves, 1 x A3 Drawing pads, A4 mesh pouches, Mounting boards, Sharpener, Water colour brush, Eraser, Paint brush holder, 24 coloured pencils, 36 coloured pencil, HB pencil, B Pencil, 1 x Each Fine Tip Black Pens – Pigma micron 08, 05, 005, 03, 01, BR, Paint brushes, Paper stumps 6 pack, Sterling Art knife, 8pack coloured pens, Double sided tape rolls, Copic marker-W3, Copic marker-W1, Copic marker-N4, Copic marker-RV02, Copic marker-YR000, Copic marker- E01, water colour disks, Portfolio bag.

 

STUDENT STUDIO STARTER KIT ($250)

Pins, Awl, Tape measure, Seam Ripper, Tracing wheel, 30 Assorted needles in case, Loop turner, Plastic unpick, Snippers, Pin pouch, Tailors chalk, Metal ruler, Notcher, Screwdriver, Tweezer, Dressmaker sheers, Dressmaker sheers, French curve, Triangle drawing ruler, Toolbox for all sewing tools, Calico Fabric supplied for First Term sewing sample workbook, Brown Paper and Brown Cardboard for Patterns supplied in class.

UNITS

CORE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
MSMENV272
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200
Work safely
MSS402051
Apply quality standards
MSTGN2013
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD4006
Interact and network with fashion industry participants
MSTFD4023
Calculate cost estimates for TCF products
MSTFD5010
Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines
MSTGN2014
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTCL3001
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

ELECTIVE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
MSTFD2006
Use sewing machine for fashion design
MSTFD4014
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques
MSTFD4003
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
MSTFD2005
Identify design process for fashion designs
MSTCL3002
Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications
MSTFD4020
Use electronic fashion design tools
MSTCL3013
Interpret patterns and apply pattern information
MSTCL3009
Develop patterns from a block using basic pattern making principles
MSTFD3004
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
MSTFD4010
Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles
MSTFD4011
Cut fabrics for prototype designs
MSTFD4013
Grade 2-D patterns
MSTFD4015
Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications
MSTFD4016
Sew design prototypes
MSTFD4022
Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
MSTFD5005
Manipulate fabrics to create a new finishes
MSTFD5011
Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation
MSTFD5015
Develop patterns for complex fashion garments
MSTFD5017
Apply design studio processe to meet client brief
MSTFD5018
Determine and specify advanced construction processes
MSTFD5023
Develop marketing plans for fashion products
MSTFD5024
Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria
MSTFD5025
Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs
MSTFD5027
Cost production of fashion and textile designs
MSTFD5029
Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices
MSTGN5001
Participate in production planning processes

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

Griffith University
Packaged
40CP
Torrens University
Packaged
40CP
Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
8 units
Southern Cross University
Articulation
4 units
Bond University
Articulation
30cp
Bond University
Articulation
40cp
University of Canberra
Packaged
60cp

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Ann Street Centre Tuition Fees

Course Name Course
Duration
Domestic / Permanent Resident Campus
Availability
Intakes
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising 52 weeks $6,500 02 OCT 23
02 JAN 24

Additional Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $250
Material Fee: $1000


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Ann Street Centre Course TRAINERS

Ann Street Centre Campus & Facilities

Your Campus

NIET Group Ann Street Centre is the home of NIET vocational courses in Brisbane CBD, with a dedicated Fashion Lab, aged care and child care training facilities. With 10 massive classrooms and intimate breakout rooms.

Session Locations

Why study with ?

Very Affordable.

Our low fees are designed to make education accessible to all students, and we provide a range of funding options, and customised payment schedules.

Lots of Pathway Options.

We offer more than 200 different package and pathway options to award-winning Australian universities, like Griffith and UTAS.

Accessible Entry Requirements.

Our college caters to learners of all academic backgrounds and English levels, with a huge range of free study support and tutoring options.

Just the education you need.

Our hyper-focused training programmes are designed to get students out into industry, with exactly the skills that industry demand.

How do I apply?

Our application process is free, easy & there’s no obligation.

1

Submit an Application

It’s free, takes around 5 minutes, and helps our team make sure you’re eligible. If you have any questions, for example around how to pay, funding, schedule, placement etc, ask them at the same time.

2

Accept your letter of offer

Our team will send you a letter of offer for you to accept. Send it back, pay your enrolment fee, then our incredible Admissions team will send you an onboarding pack, and schedule in your classes. Welcome onboard!

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