Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) (VET pathway)

The degree will prepare graduates to be professionally qualified fashion industry participants, able to fulfil a broad range of career opportunities in fashion and related industries. This VET pathway is specifically designed for applicants who have completed either the VET Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology, the VET Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising or the VET Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.

This degree aims to equip students with an understanding of conceptual design principles and the use of computer aided design technology in the development of fashion designs with practical skills and understanding of the processes of garment design and construction. This degree will develop an understanding of the fashion industry through historical developments, social and cultural applications and the function of formal and aesthetic properties in various forms.

Applicants who do not hold the required VET qualifications should apply for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) (SATAC code: (224901). Further information is available at www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-creative-arts-fashion.

On completion of this degree students will be able to produce creative work to a high standard using conceptual, practical and technical skills and be able to evaluate high-level knowledge of the processes involved in the production of creative work in both themselves and others. Students will be able to justify sound knowledge of theories, factual content and research methods including an awareness of practices and appraise knowledge of aspects of the arts industries relevant to their chosen program.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of employers in the arts and communications industries nationally and internationally. Potential occupations may include fashion designer, product developer and garment technician.

On completion of this degree there is an opportunity to apply for a one-year Honours degree. For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/honours.