Bachelor of Design (Textiles for Fashion) - AUT University

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This degree offers a firm grounding in the fundamental skills leading to a career in the creative industries. It provides a number of pathways in six specialist fields (majors)

• Fashion
• Graphic Design
• Spatial Design
• Digital Design
• Product Design
• Textiles for Fashion

The programme runs for three years with increasing specialisation in each major. The Year One programme covers core studies in Design Studio and Theory, as well as a range of elective programmes that introduce the majors in textiles for fashion, graphic design, spatial design, digital design and product design.

Year Two builds on the conceptual bases of Year One with students following their major pathway. Students develop specific technical knowledge and skills in a context of understanding design processes and theories.

In Year Three students specialise further in their major, developing specific research based projects in a year of focused and intensive enquiry. The programme is structured to emphasise creative development in the early stages and then to bring this creativity into a more professional context as the programme continues.

Programme Code: AK3619
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 12 September 2007

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• University Entrance
• Portfolio of art work
• Interview may be required
  Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE above) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

The Textiles for Fashion major develops strong design capabilities with a focus on fabric printing and knitwear. The first year focuses on visual, technical and production skills and explores the design development of fabrics for the body. Studio based papers are supported by fashion theory and elective options including CAD design and traditional handcraft techniques such as felting, dyeing and machine embroidery. In the second year studio students experience designing using specialist print and knit software to create fabric for fashion products. Theory focuses on the historical evolution of fashion trends which relate to the socio-cultural elements of design. The final year integrates areas of design, technology and business with students working on a major project specialising in print or knit for fashion. Students are encouraged to investigate the human context for design as well as commercial opportunities.

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

The Textiles for Fashion major develops fundamental design skills, processes and capabilities, both conceptual and applied. Graduates will have a human-centred approach to textile design and an understanding of the ethical, social, cultural and environmental values which underpin the design process. They will also be able to engage with relevant technologies in the development of textile design solutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates will be ready to participate in the developing fashion and textiles industry. They will have the knowledge, skills and aptitude to enter design related professions such as fabric design, textile artist, textile manufacturing, CAD designers for textiles, technical textile experts and quality control for textile products.

PAPERS

The overall programme of study comprises three years of theoretical and applied course work, focusing on the design and development of fabrics for the body. The programme culminates in a major design project in the final year which is supported by a collaborative project, in which the student will work directly with companies in the New Zealand fashion and textile industry.

YEAR ONE
115024 Creative Process 15 points
115100 Core Studio Art and Design 30 points
115101 Core Theory Art and Design 15 points
115121 Fashion Theory I 15 points
115160 Textiles for Fashion Studio I 30 points
115161 Fabric Structure and Technology 15 points
Total points for the year 120 points

YEAR TWO
116020 Textiles for Fashion Studio II 60 points
116021 Design Communication 15 points
116200 Elective Project 15 points
116220 Fashion Theory II 30 points
Total points for the year 120 points

YEAR THREE
117211 Textiles for Fashion Studio III 60 points
117212 Innovation in Textiles 15 points
117213 Business and Design 15 points
117301 Professional Practice 15 points
117321 Apparel Management 15 points
Total points for the year 120 points

FURTHER STUDIES

At the end of the three year programme, students may opt for a fourth Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours) year. This involves a one year intensive postgraduate programme of specialisation in their chosen field. Students may also undertake postgraduate study in the two year Master of Art and Design.