Bachelor of Design (Fashion Enterprise)
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 02411J
The fashion industry is rapidly changing due to the impact of globalisation, digital technologies and the focus on sustainability. This course is designed to provide you with proficiency in business, design thinking, digital skills, social media, corporate, cultural, ethical and environmental concepts. This course provides a broad base of knowledge and skills applicable to both local and global industry practices and processes, and the underlying theories and principles of design.You will find employment in cutting edge fashion industries, and aspire to rewarding careers based on your chosen major. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to pursue the following careers: product developer, trend forecaster, fashion buyer, visual merchandiser, stylist, retail manager, social media marketer, blogger, digital designer, graphic designer and visual communicator.If you're creative, business minded and enjoy using digital media and technology, this course will inspire you to pursue your ultimate fashion retail career. You will:develop skills as a buyer by studying trend research and analysis, understand how to forecast trends, create fashion ranges and use computer-aided design programs to create your own fashion range and undertake promotional planning in a virtual retail storegain insights into digital merchandising and get an understanding of marketing with a focus on current and emerging technologies that are relevant to the constantly changing retail landscape in Australia and the global supply chainbenefit from completing an internship in a high-profile fashion company where you'll gain a well rounded understanding of day-to-day operations and roles. Examples of internships undertaken include with MYER, Cotton On, Kmart and Designworks experience a supportive learning environment where teachers have industry experience and mentor students on all projectscomplete a capstone industry project in third year in collaboration with a fashion retail company where you research, plan and develop a comprehensive merchandising solutiondevelop a portfolio of works to show potential employersgain experience in event management and the running of the end-of-year Fashion Parade, which includes students, parents, teachers industry and VIPs None
Designed for
Applicants with higher education studyApplicants with higher education are those who have completed some or all of a higher education course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study undertaken by applicants at either non-university higher education providers or university some time ago or recently, such as applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute.Applicants with higher education study will be required to attend an interview. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of higher education studies.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course, and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) studyApplicants with VET study are those who have completed some or all of a VET course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider and applicants who have other qualifications such as Year 10 or a Year 12 secondary school certificate.Applicants with VET study will be required to attend an interview. Applicants may receive subject credit on the basis of Diploma or Advanced Diploma studies.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course, and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Applicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience have left secondary education more than 2 years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature-age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped them prepare for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.Applicants with work and life experience will be required to attend an interview.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course, and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.Applicants with recent secondary educationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes both Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous 2 years.Year 12 Applicants must have successfully completed VCE (or equivalent) with a study score of at least 20 in English.Applicants with recent secondary education will be required to attend an interview.Interview: applicants will be asked a series of questions relating to their suitability for the course, and are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and aptitude for the course.PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Structure
You will study 28 units including:12 core units 10 major units 6 elective units
Subjects
- creative design process
- collaborative communication
- digital cad principles
- visual content creation
- design trends and culture
- design typography
- emerging technologies
- sustainable design practice
- introduction to digital marketing
- digital product design
- social media marketing
- transformative design
- branding fundamentals
- content creation
- fashion product development
- advanced digital product design
- understanding the consumer
- spatial design
- retail buying
- fashion styling
- fashion range development
- your career
- omni channel marketing
- visual merchandising for retail
- retail finance
- digital commerce and web design
- immersive professional practice 1
- project innovation
- entrepreneurship and innovation
- digital marketing campaign strategy
- immersive professional practice 2
- special event management
- supply chain networks
- fashion analytics
Standard entry requirements
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Recognition
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. After successful completion, you may wish to apply for entry into further postgraduate study, such as a Master of Entrepreneurship.If you have completed an Advanced Diploma of Fashion or associate degree, you are eligible for advanced standing for up to 18 months.
Study pathways
Fashion BuyerFashion AllocatorTrend ForecasterProduct DeveloperVisual MerchandiserMarketing ManagerStylist
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | International: $67,393 | No |
