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Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology (Mac) LMT50307 (upgrade) (in partnership with the College of Fashion Design)

This course has been developed to offer Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Technology LMT41007 graduates a streamlined upgrade to their existing qualification, and provide the skills required to establish a career in fashion design, create well-fitting clothes for themselves and their families or turn their hobby into a small business.

Students who enrol in the upgrade course will study specific units designed to 'top up' their skills to diploma level. These units cover more advanced skills in areas such as concept development, marketing, fashion illustration and garment construction processes, and will enable the student to pursue senior pattern maker and similar positions within the fashion and clothing design industries. The course comes with a CD-ROM and workbook from Telestia, a global leader in learning materials for the fashion industry.

At the successful completion of their course, students will be awarded a nationally recognised Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology (upgrade) LMT50307 under the LMT07 Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Training Package.

Potential Jobs:

  • Senior patternmaker
  • Assistant designer
  • Small custom clothing business owner-operator
  • Small custom clothing business manager

Included materials

  • Telestia pattern grading CD-ROM
Course Number E0125
Course Fees From $100.00 per week View our payment options
Delivery mode: Online (includes print materials)
Course duration: 6-18 months
Assessments: 10 projects
Qualification: Diploma
Nationally Recognised Yes
Government Funding
Career One jobs for:
Fashion & Accessories 104

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Subject

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LMTFD4012B
LMTFD4013B
  • Grade 2D patterns
    • Analyse grading system
    • Set up base pattern
    • Grade pattern
    • Maintain records
LMTFD5004B
LMTFD5010B
LMTFD5011B
  • Produce fashion illustrations
    • Prepare work area
    • Select reference source
    • Select appropriate techniques for fashion illustration
    • Produce fashion illustration
    • Complete documentation
LMTFD5006B
LMTFD5016B
  • Grade shaped patterns
    • Analyse size of market
    • Develop a shaped grade plan
    • Grade pattern
    • Prepare portfolio
    • Maintain records
LMTFD5018B
LMTFD5017B
  • Apply design studio processes to meet client brief
    • Confirm design brief
    • Research information to guide design process
    • Develop and refine design concept
    • Experiment with design concepts
    • Present design concept to client
    • Scope production requirements
    • Develop design pattern
    • Produce fashion product
    • Evaluate and analyse design and production processes
    • Present finished product to client
LMTFD5007B
  • Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs
    • Identify significant influences on contemporary fashion
    • Review theories of fashion adoption and dissemination
    • Analyse role of 21st century media on fashion adoption and dissemination
    • Identify how future directions in fashion are predicted

Entry requirements

Minimum education

  • Higher School Certificate or equivalent OR
  • relevant qualifications (at Certificate III or above) OR
  • relevant vocational experience.
  • Basic sewing skills would be an advantage.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

The software provided with this course is designed to run on a Mac only. Students will receive a hard copy of the learning materials by mail, and will need access to a computer and the internet in order to use the OpenSpace online learning platform.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent and
  • Mac OS X and
  • CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
  • Macromedia Flash player and
  • Java software and
  • Picture manager software for use in conjunction with digital camera.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course.

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence

Example
IELTS Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
Evidence of employment in an English-speaking country Testimonial, statutory declaration.

Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.

Additional requirements

Students require access to:

  • a domestic sewing machine
  • digital camera (and/or scanner and camera).

Students also need to provide:

  • pattern paper
  • calico or light cotton for toiles
  • paper scissors
  • cutting scissors
  • tape measure
  • pins
  • fabric for their final four garments.

    Meredith Raines

    Meredith Raines is creative, passionate about education and has a fundamental belief in the importance of providing our community with a well-rounded education.

    Meredith has taught VET fashion design, textiles, art, ceramics and visual communication in a number of secondary schools, and has an extensive knowledge of garment construction, having honed her skills since she was an adolescent.

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