Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
| Course Code: | LMT50307 |
| Department: | Centre of Fashion |
| Study Area(s): | Fashion Design and Technology |
| Location(s): | Richmond |
| Course Length: | Full-time (2 years) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
| VTAC: | Year 12 and mature age applicants can apply for this course at the VTAC website during the VTAC period. |
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Course overview
This course is designed to be both an entry level qualification in fashion design and related skills as well as a qualification providing skills for employment as an advanced patternmaker and garment technician. Work experience in the industry is a mandatory component of this course.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LMTCL2003B | Identify Fibres and Fabrics | 50 |
| LMTCL2010B | Modify Patterns to Create Basic Styles | 50 |
| LMTCL2011B | Draw and Interpret a Basic Sketch | 30 |
| LMTCL3001B | Identify Fabric Performance and Handling Requirements | 40 |
| LMTFD2005B | Identify Design Process For Fashion Designs | 40 |
| LMTFD4001B | Apply Design Studio Process | 80 |
| LMTFD4006B | Interact and Network With Fashion Industry Participants | 80 |
| LMTFD4012B | Develop Product Specifications For Fashion Design | 40 |
| LMTGN2001B | Follow Defined OH&S Policies and Procedures | 30 |
| Total hours: | 440 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LMTCL3009B | Develop Patterns From a Block Using Basic Patternmaking Principles | 50 |
| LMTCL4001A | Perform Sample Machining of Bespoke Garments | 90 |
| LMTCL4002A | Assemble and Fit Commercially Tailored or Bespoke Garments | 90 |
| LMTCL4003A | Measure, Lay-Up and Cut Commercially Tailored Garments | 50 |
| LMTFD3004B | Draw a Trade Drawing For Fashion Design | 40 |
| LMTFD4004B | Calculate Cost Estimates For Fashion Products | 30 |
| LMTFD4007B | Conduct Quality Assurance For Patterns | 30 |
| LMTFD4008B | Construct Stock Size Block For Garment to Meet Size and Fit Specifications | 40 |
| LMTFD4010B | Create Pattern to Meet Design Specifications Applying Advanced Patternmaking Principles | 80 |
| LMTFD4011B | Cut Fabrics For Prototype Designs | 40 |
| LMTFD4013B | Grade 2d Patterns | 80 |
| LMTFD4015A | Create Pattern From Block to Meet Customer Specifications | 50 |
| LMTFD4016B | Sew Design Prototypes | 60 |
| LMTFD4018B | Use and Apply Sizing Systems Appropriate For Fashion Design | 20 |
| LMTFD4020A | Use Electronic Fashion Design Tools | 80 |
| LMTFD4021B | Drape Fabrics to Make Patterns | 60 |
| LMTFD5003B | Analyse Fit Model | 40 |
| LMTFD5009B | Cost Design Production | 40 |
| LMTFD5010B | Develop and Present Design Concepts Within Specific Guidelines | 50 |
| LMTFD5011B | Produce Fashion Illustrations | 50 |
| LMTFD5014A | Construct Complex Blocks For Fashion Garments | 100 |
| LMTFD5015B | Develop Patterns For Complex Fashion Garments | 100 |
| LMTFD5016B | Grade Shaped Patterns | 60 |
| LMTFD5017B | Apply Design Studio Processes to Meet Client Brief | 90 |
| LMTGN5001B | Participate in Production Planning Processes | 70 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2500 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6500 | $ 3250 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. There may be an extra cost for reference books and specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may lead to employment as a fashion designer, patternmaker, grader, assistant production manager, quality controller or garment technician.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills in fashion design and illustration, garment construction, patternmaking - flat and draping, grading, production planning and processes, fabric and fibre properties, quality, specifications, sourcing, production costing, sample cutting, block development and basic computer-aided design and pattern applications.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
This course will lead to higher level studies at Advanced Diploma level. Credit transfers may be available into the Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology and; Diploma of Fashion and Textile Merchandising.
Can I apply?
You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)
How do I apply?
This course is offered through VTAC; therefore full time applications for the course must lodge their applications using the VTAC Online Application. Details of the application process can be obtained through the VTAC website or through the VTAC Guide which is available from leading newsagents and libraries in July.
Direct application will be considered once the VTAC places have been offered and there are vacancies in the course. If you wish to apply for this course, you must obtain an application form from the Institute. Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
This course has a mid-year intake. Mid-year intake is via direct application only.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants will need to attend a pre-selection interview.
How long is the course?
The course spans 2 years full-time (incorporates Certificate IV) of 1940 nominal hours.
Where and how can I study?
You will study at the Richmond campus.
Full time course runs 4 days per week over 2 years.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.
Additional comments
Applications for mid-year entry open on 1st March 2010, with the course commencing from July.
Pre-selection interview: Present a folio, 1-3 garments and resume and sit a language literacy and numeracy test, at an appointed time.
Applications for 2011 must be made through VTAC - www.vtac.edu.au
Pre-selection interview - YR12: Present a folio, 1-3 garments and resume at an appointed time.
Pre-selection interview - NYR12: Present a folio, 1-3 garments and resume and sit a language literacy and numeracy test, at an appointed time.
What will I study?
Mandatory units:
Follow defined OHS policies and procedures; Identify fibres and fabrics; Modify patterns to create basic styles; Draw and interpret a basic sketch; Identify fabric performance and handling requirements; Identify design process for fashion design; Apply design studio process; Interact and network with fashion industry participants; Develop product specifications for fashion design
Specialist units:
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles; Draw a trade drawing for fashion design; Calculate cost estimates for fashion products; Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments; Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications; Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles; Cut fabrics for prototype design; Grade 2D patterns; Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications; Sew design prototypes; Develop/present design concepts within specified guidelines; Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design; Use electronic fashion tools; Drape fabric to make patterns; Analyse fit model; Cost design production; Produce fashion illustrations; Construct complex blocks for fashion garments; Develop patterns for complex fashion garments; Grade shaped patterns; Develop and present design concepts within specified guidelines; Perform sample machining of bespoke garments; Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments; Develop and present design concepts within specified guidelines; Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles and; Measure, lay up and cut commercially tailored garments.
