Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design)
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Ara Institute of Canterbury
Establish your name in the fashion industry through a comprehensive design degree that combines creativity, professional expertise, and technical skills for independent designers and garment producers.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years
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Gain professional design and garment production skills
Develop expertise in a range of design techniques, garment construction methods, and pattern-making for fashion applications.
Real-world industry experience
Complete industry placements with leading fashion companies, including collection-based projects, gaining firsthand knowledge of current trends and marketing.
Enhanced communication and business skills
Build communication, marketing, and small business ownership skills through core academic subjects and practical projects.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design) at Ara Institute of Canterbury equips students with professional skills in design strategy, drawing, garment construction, and pattern making. Students can tailor their education with electives and core courses in creative practices and business skills. The programme offers opportunities for real-world industry experience, including placements, competitions, and public fashion events. In addition to practical knowledge, graduates develop essential communication and marketing abilities, preparing them for various roles in the fashion and creative industries.
Course Content
- Design strategy
- Drawing
- Garment construction
- Pattern making
- Textiles
- Creative and technical skills (construction and pattern making)
- Fashion studio practice
- Fashion product development
- Applied fashion
- Contextual studies
- Professional and contextual studies
- Photography
- Book art
- Illustration
- Content management
- Spatial design
- Screen and digital printing
- 3D motion graphics
- Painting
- Drawing methods
- Film studies
- 2D game design
- Avant Garde fashion
- Professional practice
- Studio project work
- Major final project
What you need to know first
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) including 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects
Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above (5 in reading, 5 in writing)
Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above
Portfolio demonstrating art/design work
Alternative entry possible via equivalent skills gained through study, work and/or life experience
For international students: IELTS 6.0 Academic (no band lower than 5.5)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Fashion
Design
Retail
Creative Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Fashion or textile designer
Visual merchandiser/marketer
Pattern maker/tailor's assistant
Online fashion retailer
Costume designer
Seamstress
Stylist/design assistant
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