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Fashion Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code MAAAJY

This major applies creative design methodologies to investigate possibilities for contemporary fashion. Students are introduced to enquiry-based design strategies, traditional and contemporary knowledge, technical skills and practical design outcomes to develop a creative, reflexive and sustainable approach to garment design and construction. The fashion major engages students in contextual and historical investigations with garment, textiles and the contexts in which they function. It prepares students for a range of creative and contemporary outcomes such as textile design development, pattern making, garment construction and contemporary fashion presentation supported by associated photographic and video work. Applicants who do not meet the standard course entry requirements can be considered through the Creative Arts Portfolio Entry pathway as per https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/creative-arts-portfolio-entry.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Ms Justine Shonah MCKNIGHT

Learning Outcomes

  1. CLOs and mapping completed at course level and can be located in the new Bachelor of Design proposal.

Related Careers

Fashion Designer, Costume Designer, Sample Maker, Sample Machinist, Design Consultant, Stylist, Fashion Buyer, Retailer, Fashion Project Manager, Fashion Event Coordinator, Fashion/Textiles Agent, Artist, Curator

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities include the design and construction of garments for self-established fashion brands with online sales or retail presence as commissioned through agent representation or independent pop-up outlets. Other positions may include employment with established designers as a design assistant, sample maker, sample machinist, design consultant, stylist, buyer or fashion retailer. Alternatively graduates may work in fashion or arts project management and/or event coordination.

Major Structure

Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FAS1105Material Manipulation15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FAS1201Enquiry for Garment 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FAS2107Pattern Construction 15
FAS2201Textile Design15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FAS2301Garment Research15
FAS2401Drape and Construction 15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FAS3104Fashion Project 1 15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FAS3206Fashion Project 2 15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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