The Fashion Design major focuses on:

• Designing garments and collections
• Pattern-making, textiles, and construction
• Creative thinking + critical understanding of fashion industry

You will:

• Create real fashion collections
• Explore identity, sustainability, and culture in fashion
• Learn both traditional techniques + digital tools

 

Why Study Fashion Design at Massey?

• Hands-on studio-based learning
• Learn both:
  • Creative design
  • Industry and market understanding
• Focus on sustainable and inclusive fashion
• Opportunity to showcase work (runway/portfolio)

Ideal for students who:

• Love designing clothes
• Want a career in the global fashion industry

 

Programme Structure (Fashion Design)

Year 1 – Foundations

• Fashion Design basics
• Introduction to pattern making
• Garment construction
• Design thinking

Year 2 – Development

• Inclusive Fashion
• Digital fashion design tools
• Fabric and garment experimentation
• Design research and concept development

Year 3 – Advanced Practice

• Collection development
• Tailoring techniques
• Industry-focused design project
• Final fashion portfolio

Example Courses

• Fashioning the Body
• Introduction to Fashion Practice
• Inclusive Fashion
• Digital Creation in Fashion
• Tailoring Methods
• Advanced Fashion Practice

 

Key Topics Covered

• Fashion design & illustration
• Pattern making & garment construction
• Textile knowledge
• Digital fashion tools
• Sustainability in fashion

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

Within Bachelor of Design, majors include:

• Fashion Design
• Industrial Design
• Visual Communication Design
• Spatial Design

 

Highlights

• Top-ranked design school in NZ
• Strong studio-based practical learning
• Focus on:
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation
• Portfolio development for global careers
• Pathway to:
  • Master of Design
  • Bachelor of Design (Honours)

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

Fashion Industry:

• Fashion Designer
• Textile Designer
• Pattern Maker

Creative Industries:

• Costume Designer (film/theatre)
• Fashion Stylist
• Creative Director

Business & Retail:

• Fashion Buyer
• Brand Manager
• Merchandiser

Opportunities exist globally in:

• Fashion houses
• Retail brands
• Creative agencies

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Strong focus on:
  • Sustainable fashion
  • Ethical production
• Integration of:
  • Digital tools in fashion design
• Increased emphasis on:
  • Industry-ready portfolios

 

Special Requirements

• Studio-based learning (attendance required)
• Additional cost for:
  • Materials & tools
• Portfolio development expected during course