This course provides a broad perspective of fashion knowledge enabling students to find employment in a range of roles in the fashion industry, both locally and globally.
Focusing on design and technology, students develop creative and technical skills by working closely with the fashion industry, blending theory with practice through industry-driven design projects. Students learn the theory of, and techniques in: design concept generation, pattern-making and garment construction, including specifications and technical development, Computer Aided Design, sustainable manufacturing, logistics, technology and an understanding of the global market.
The practical nature of the course and close contact with industry, including undertaking work placements, gives students the expertise needed to succeed in the global fashion industry. In the final Capstone project, students work with industry partners such as Country Road, Cotton On, Adidas, and Seed, producing product ranges as a team.
Course record
Majors
Computer-aided design (CAD), Computer-aided pattern making, Fashion design, Garment construction, Patternmaking, Product specifications, Production planning, Supply chain management, Sustainable Practices in the fashion industry.
Career Opportunities
This qualification can lead to careers including designer, pattern maker and grader, product developer, specification technician, quality assurance officer, production controller, illustrator, trend forecaster, and small fashion business owner/operator.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Applicants must have an Australian Senior Certificate of Education or an equivalent qualification. Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS information and the RMIT University website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Applicants must have an Australian Senior Certificate of Education or an equivalent qualification. Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 150. You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS information and the RMIT University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 150. You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS information and the RMIT University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 150. You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS information and the RMIT University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants whose highest qualification is Year 12 and are from a low socio-economic status area, for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 150. You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS information and the RMIT University website
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.