LMT50307 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology Classroom based - Full time Mt Gravatt Course summary TAFE Queensland Brisbane Mt Gravatt : Classroom based - Full time : Starts on 27-01-2015 Full fee: $19,700.00 Careers: Quality Assurance Manager, Dressmaker or Tailor, Retail Assistant/Salesperson, Machinist, Assistant pattern maker, CAD Operator, Fashion Stylist, Fashion Designer, Manager/Assistant Manager, Production Managers Outcome: Diploma THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR VET FEE-HELP Whether your love is for street wear, swimwear or bridal, we will give you the skills to design and produce fashion and sell your ideas to the world. Bring your creativity and leave with the skills to succeed in your dream job in a fashion house or as a freelance designer. You could be the next big name debuting at fashion festivals in Australia or worldwide. Course details The Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology is an 18 month industry-focused course that will provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques required to work in the design, manufacturing or retail areas of the fashion industry. There will be ample opportunity to show off your creations at industry events such as the Mercedes Brisbane Fashion Festival and the Gold Coast Swim Festival. Compete at student designer competitions and sell your garments at the Young Designers Market at South Bank. Our graduate fashion parade always attracts positive media attention and could be your chance to make a name for yourself. On completion of the Diploma course, you will have a comprehensive portfolio of work. This Diploma incorporates LMT41007 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. Students may be able to access subsidised funding for this course. To enrol directly with us, simply call 13 72 48. If you are applying to QTAC, please use the following codes: Full Fee - QTAC Code: 536543 Please read the TAFE Queensland rules prior to enrolment. This course is eligible for the Commonwealth VET FEE-HELP loan scheme. Check out which financial support option is right for you. The three pre-requisite units listed in the Entry Requirements section are not eligible for VET FEE-HELP funding. Enrolment in these units is required and attracts an upfront cost of $100.00. Articulation Upon successful completion of Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology, students are offered direct entry into the Advanced Diploma of Fashion or Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design). Diploma graduate students will receive up to one year’s credit towards the Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design). Advanced Diploma graduate students will receive up to one and a half year’s credit towards the Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design). The Degree program duration is 3 years (before application of credit) and is currently delivered at TAFE Queensland Brisbane"s Mt Gravatt campus in partnership with University of Canberra. The Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology is 6 months in duration. You might be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Note: All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, appropriate accreditation and registration requirements. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit commences. The fee schedule outlines unit fees and census dates applicable per semester of enrolment. Topics: Check out the study units below to find the topics covered in this course. Hours of study: Full-time 18 months We have two major intakes in February or July. If you are interested in starting a program outside of these times, please call 13 72 48 for more info. Resources required: This program may offer delivery through the my.TAFE online system. Where this occurs you will participate in online units and activities. To access the learning platform my.TAFE you will require the following: Computer running Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or Mozilla Firefox 3.6 or higher. Microsoft Word & Excel 2003 or higher, or an equivalent productivity package. Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Flash Player. Entry requirements All students must complete the following three pre requisite units to achieve LMT50307. These units will be delivered concurrently during the first semester of study: CUVTEX301A - Produce textile work LMTCL2001B Use a sewing machine LMTCL2004B - Sew components Students under 17 years of age must meet enrolment requirements as specified in the Education (General Provisions Act 2006) Units LMTFD5007B Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTFD4001B Apply design studio process ( Semester 2, Core ) LMTFD5017B Apply design studio processes to meet client brief ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts ( Semester 2, Elective ) LMTFD4004B Calculate cost estimates for fashion products ( Semester 2, Elective ) LMTFD4005B Communicate and sell design concepts ( Semester 1, Elective ) LMTFD4007B Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments ( Semester 1, Elective ) LMTFD5009B Cost design production ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTFD4015B Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTFD4010B Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced pattern-making principles ( Semester 2, Elective ) LMTFD5010B Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTFD5002B Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTFD5004B Develop marketing plans for fashion products ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTCL3009B Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles ( Semester 1, Elective ) LMTFD4012B Develop product specifications for fashion design ( Semester 2, Core ) LMTFD3004B Draw a trade drawing for fashion design ( Semester 1, Elective ) LMTCL2011B Draw and interpret a basic sketch ( Semester 1, Core ) CUVTEX401A Experiment with techniques to produce textile work ( Semester 2, Elective ) LMTGN2001B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures ( Semester 1, Core ) LMTFD4013B Grade 2D patterns ( Semester 2, Elective ) LMTFD2005B Identify design process for fashion designs ( Semester 1, Core ) LMTCL3001B Identify fabric performance and handling requirements ( Semester 1, Core ) LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics ( Semester 1, Core ) LMTFD4014B Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques ( Semester 2, Elective ) LMTFD4006B Interact and network with fashion industry participants ( Semester 2, Core ) LMTFD5005B Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTCL2010B Modify patterns to create basic styles ( Semester 1, Core ) LMTGN2009B Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace ( Semester 1, Elective ) MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices ( Semester 1, Core ) LMTFD5012B Perform contour draping ( Semester 3, Elective ) LMTFD5011B Produce fashion illustrations ( Semester 2, Elective ) CUVTEX301A Produce textile work ( Pre Requisite, Mandatory ) LMTCL2004B Sew components ( Pre Requisite, Mandatory ) LMTFD4016B Sew design prototypes ( Semester 2, Elective ) LMTFD4017B Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs ( Semester 2, Elective ) LMTCL2001B Use a sewing machine ( Pre Requisite, Mandatory ) LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools ( Semester 3, Elective ) There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the region for more information. Last updated on 26 August 2014