This major suits creative individuals who have a keen interest in fashion and a passion for  contemporary design.

 

You will learn the foundations of creative thinking and the relationship between garment and body. You’ll explore the cultural significance of fashion design, gaining insights into global trends. You'll discover diverse pattern-cutting techniques from non-Western traditions, reflecting the evolving influences of society and culture. 

 

You’ll learn the principles of design and creative studio practice, and also explore innovative design practices that respond to local and global issues impacting the fashion industry.

 

At our advanced fashion studio – equipped with industrial machinery, specialist equipment and digital design and digital pattern-cutting software – you'll also develop skills in fabric manipulation and construction, design, pattern making, styling and fashion illustration.

 

This major encourages you to take an innovative approach to design, achieve technical competence and gain industry experience. You’ll graduate with the expertise for a range of career opportunities within the fashion industry.

 

Graduating fashion students may also present their work to industry professionals at an end-of-year fashion show.