Fashion Design: Advanced Diploma

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The AIFD Advanced Diploma & Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology course offers students intensive training in fashion design processes including advanced design and product development, pattern making, couture garment construction and computer aided design to give students the skills to work in their chosen area of the fashion industry. 

The course is taught by trainers who have had vast experience (the majority with over 20 years experience) working within the fashion industry and most of whom still currently work within the industry. This gives our students the ability to gain valuable insights from trainers with real industry experience and benefit from their experiences, knowledge and industry contacts.

During the course students will have the opportunity to enter into various fashion design competitions and show their work at various fashion parades and events. By participating in these competitions and events students will challenge their creative potential and receive invaluable experience.

Students also have the opportunity of visiting industry only events such as Australian Fashion Week and Fashion Exposed during the course of their study. Students may participate in work placement during their study with us, which again offers students more valuable experience in the fashion industry.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Applied Fashion Design & Technology course may then continue on to the Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology course, which takes a further 6 months to complete and is designed to give students valuable business and management skills.

Why the Advanced Diploma?

In the Advanced Diploma, students work on developing, designing and presenting a range of clothing, from concept to final production in order to learn the business skills of management, marketing and promoting fashion labels, and scoping production options, both domestic and offshore.

On the competition of the Advanced Diploma, students will be in a better position to obtain work within the fashion industry as they will have experienced the process of designing and developing a fashion range, through to the marketing and production stage and will have a range of designs to show prospective employers their talent and skills. Student’s with the view to launching their own label, will be able to start selling and taking orders for their first wholesale range.

After completing the Advanced Diploma, students have the option to participate in an overseas internship either in Italy, Spain, the UK or China.

What is the difference between the Applied Fashion Design & Technology course and the Fashion & Textiles Merchandising Course?

The Applied Fashion Design & Technology course teaches students to design and produce their own garments - learning sewing and patternmaking skills, whereas the Diploma of Fashion & Textiles Merchandising course teaches students design, marketing, merchandising and business skills. Students in the Fashion & Textiles Merchandising course do no learn how to sew or make patterns.

It is possible to do both courses (over two years) for those students who would like to learn how to produce their own fashion designs as well as learn the business skills for running their own fashion label.

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology students will have the opportunity to work in positions in the fashion industry such as:

Fashion Designer Assistant Designer Textile Designer Fashion Marketing Agent Fashion Buyer Production Manager Fashion Stylist Pattern Maker Costume Designer Couturier Fashion Public Relations

CAD Operator Fashion Illustrator Production Assistant Sales Manager Quality Controller Sample Machinist Magazine Editor Business Owner Product Developer Fashion Forecaster Fashion Merchandiser

Topic Areas Covered

The following are examples of some of the topic areas that are covered within the Advanced Diploma course:

Diploma: Textiles Theory Fashion Illustration Garment Construction Design Fundamentals Product Design Spec Drawing Trend Forecasting Production Planning Textile Printing & Design Textile Manipulation Pattern Making & Grading Computer Aided Fashion Design Computer Aided Pattern Making Computer Aided Grading Couture Garments Pattern Block Construction Draping & Pattern Drafting Industry Placement

Advanced Diploma: Professional Practise Business Management Collection Development Fashion Marketing & PR On Shore & Off Shore Production Fashion Show Production  Label Development Workshopping Selling fashion ranges Product Sourcing Importing Product Contract Development & Management Advanced Industry Practise Production Coordination Independent Studio Practise Advanced Pattern Making

Qualification & Units of Competency

Course Code: LMT50307 (Diploma) & LMT60307 (Advanced Diploma)

CRICOS Code: 063388J (Diploma) & 063389G (Advanced Diploma)

On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded the ‘Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology’, which is nationally recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Applied Fashion Design & Technology course is the latest training package on offer, and is the most industry relevant qualification available.

On successful completion of the course students will receive competencies in the following units:

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology (LMT50307)

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
LMTGN2001B	Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures
LMTCL2003B	Identify fibres and fabrics
LMTFD2005B	Identify design process for fashion designs
LMTCL2011B	Draw and interpret a basic sketch
LMTCL3001B	Identify fabric performance and handling requirements
LMTFD4001B	Apply design studio process
LMTGN2009B	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
LMTFD4006B	Interact and network with fashion industry participants
LMTCL2001B	Use a sewing machine
LMTCL3009B	Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
LMTFD3004B	Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
LMTFD4002B	Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development
LMTFD4003B	Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
LMTFD4004B	Calculate cost estimates for fashion products
LMTFD4005B	Communicate and sell design concepts
LMTFD4010B	Create pattern to meet design specification applying advanced patternmaking principles
LMTFD4012B	Develop product specifications for fashion design
LMTFD4013B	Grade 2D patterns
LMTFD4014B	Identify contemporary fashion influences and construction techniques
LMTFD4015B	Create pattern from a block to meet customer specifications
LMTFD4016B	Sew design prototypes
LMTFD4019B	Use colourisation techniques on fabrics
LMTFD4020B	Use electronic fashion design tools
LMTFD4021B	Drape fabrics to make patterns
LMTCL2004B	Sew Components
LMTCL2010B	Modify patterns to create basic styles
LMTFD5009B	Cost design production
LMTFD5011B	Produce fashion illustrations
LMTFD5015B	Develop patterns for complex fashion garments
LMTFD5017B	Apply design studio processes to meet client brief
LMTFD5016B	Grade shaped patterns
LMTFD5010B	Develop and present design concepts within specified guidelines
LMTFD5005B	Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes
LMTFD5001B	Design bras and swimwear
LMTFD5002B	Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear

 

Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology (LMT60307)

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
LMTFD6001B	Evaluate commercial viability of designs
LMTFD6002B	Manage product development of fashion design
LMTFD6003B	Manage fashion design process
LMTFD6006B	Develop a fashion range
LMTFD6008B	Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial production
LMTFD5003B	Analyse fit model
LMTGN5003B	Work with international TCF supply chains
LMTFD5004B	Develop marketing plans for fashion products
LMTFD6004B	Manage advanced patternmaking processes
LMTGN6004B	Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products.

Examples of Students Work

Fashion Awards

During the Advanced Diploma course students will have the opportunity to enter into a number of fashion design competions. Student's entry into these competitions is optional, although the college recommends that students enter at least one competition during their study as it provides the student with invaluable experience, and pushes the student to achieve.

Some of the competitions that our students have recently entered are listed below:

• Queensland Brides - Calico Brides Awards 2009 - Winner: Kylie Landsborough, Highly Commended: Aubrey Wright, Commendations: Han Ho and Stephanie Mowat
• Queensland Brides - Calico Brides Awards 2008 - Winner: Nicole Walker, Highly Commended: Jessica Benson and Sherrilyn Lillie
• Australian Fashion Design Awards 2008 - Finalist: Begitta Stolk (entry pictured above)
• Queensland Brides - Calico Brides Awards 2007 - Winner: Angela Dill
• The Australian Wool Awards 2007 - Finalist - Bianca Latham
• The Cotton Awards 2007 - Winner: Angela Dill, Highly Commended: Veronca Nikolov

Fashion Parades and other events

There are also a number of fashion parades and events that students have the option of participating in during their study. Most of these fashon parades and events are one off opportunities that are presented to the students, while other events such as the Australian Fashion Week offer students the opportunity to be involved by volunteering.

• Rosemont Australian Fashion Week
• Gold Coast Fashion Week
• Gold Coast Show - Fashion Show
• Brisbane Mercedes Fashion Week
• The Temple Bar Surfers Paradise - Fashion Friday's

Past Students

Check out some of our past student's websites:

• Begitta
• Jaymes Swimwear
• Irena
• Alice Nightingale

Students in the Media

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Course Duration and Term Dates

The course runs over 40 weeks including 3 weeks of holidays. Student's attend 4 days per week from 9am - 3.30pm (with a half hour lunch break). Please note that the first week of the course will run over 5 days.

Click on the arrows below to go forward or backward through each intake's term dates. Please note that term dates are subject to change, please contact us to confirm future dates if required.

Applications

Domestic Students Only

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Application and Enrolment Process:

1. Attend an interview at the college and complete an interview test - phone (07)55938335 to arrange your interview. (If you live outside the South East Qld Region and are unable to attend an interview, you may complete a phone interview).
2. Student's will recieve their acceptance/non-acceptance letter and enrolment pack - including enrolment form and the student handbook.
3. After reading the student handbook and enrolment forms, student's who wish to enrol must submit the completed enrolment form with the course deposit to secure their position in the course.

Please note, the application process differs for international students. If you are an international student, please read the International student information here.

Course Fees - Domestic Students

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Course fees include:

• tuition
• class notes
• pattern making paper for in-class activities
• use of the school’s equipment
• school t-shirt.

The course fees are for a position in the course and are payable whether the student completes the course or not. Upon enrolling in the course, the student is liable to the college for the course fees in full.

To secure a position in the course, students must pay a minimum course deposit of 10% of the discounted upfront course cost.

Diploma of Fashion Design (1 year full time)

DISCOUNTED UPFRONT PAYMENT: $15,000 (Domestic Students Only)

• $1,500 non-refundable deposit required to enrol.
• $13,500 balance due on course commencement.

PAYMENT PLAN: $16,500 (Domestic Students Only)

• $1,500 non-refundable deposit required to enrol.'
• $15,000 balance paid in weekly installments, direct debited from your selected bank account over the duration of your study.
  

Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design (1 ½ years full time)

UPFRONT PAYMENT: $23,000 (Domestic Students Only)

• $2,300 non-refundable deposit required to enrol.
• $18,900 balance due on course commencement.

PAYMENT PLAN: $25,300 (Domestic Students Only)

• $2,300 non-refundable deposit required to enrol.
• $23,000 balance paid in weekly installments, direct debited from your selected bank account over the duration of your study.

Additional Costs:

• Student ID Card: $25
• Fabrics & Haberdashery for garments made during the course.
• Printing & photocoping by student.
• Students will be required to pay for their graduation dinner for themselves and any guests. Students will be advised on the price in advance – allow $80 per person.
• Student’s have the option to participate in fashion parades and competitions during the year – costs to participate vary for each event. We highly recommend students to participate in as many parades and competitions as possible during the year.

Required Course Equipment:

A detailed equipment list is provided on course application and is also available by request.

Students will need to provide the following equipment:

• Sewing Equipment (approx: $200)
• Pattern Making Equipment (approx: $80)
• Art Equipment (approx: $160)
• 2 Textbooks (approximately $200)
• Basic stationary: i.e. display folders, notepad, pens, pencil, rubber. (approx: $50)
• USB Thumb Drive (2GB recommended minimum)
• A sewing machine for home use (see below)
• Fabrics and haberdashery for all class activities. *

* Costs cannot reasonably be estimated as this will vary depending on the student’s choices for their designs, although students are able to purchase fabrics from us at discounted prices.

It is highly recommended (but not required) that students have a copy of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop at home for use from the start of Term 3. Students may be able to purchase the Adobe Creative Suite at student prices once enrolled in the course – speak to administration for information.

Students are required to have a sewing machine at home (domestic or industrial). Please speak to us if you are looking to purchase a machine as we can recommend which machines are best. (Second hand domestic sewing machines are often better than brand new machines). Often throughout the year we find second hand domestic machines that we have available for students to purchase for between $50 - $150.

Financial Assistance

Eligible students may be able to apply to Centrelink for either Youth Allowance (for full-time students aged 16 to 24) or Austudy (for full-time students aged 25 years or over). For more information visit the Centrelink website.

The National Bank offers a ‘Tertiary Student Package Deferred Repayment Loan’ allowing students to borrow up to $10 000 for first year study with no fees. For more information visit the NAB website