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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion) - Queensland University of Technology |
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TEL: 0207 193 7932
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| QTAC code: | | 421672 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | Admission to course is based on portfolio, interview and previous academic achievement. Please refer to Additional Entry Requirements. |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | Admission to course is based on portfolio, interview and previous academic achievement. Please refer to Additional Entry Requirements. |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | CRICOS code: | | 056185A |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $9,750 (indicative) per semester
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 3 years |
| | Total credit points: | | 288 cp |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 cp |
| | Campus: | | Kelvin Grove |
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Why choose this course?
Fashion is international, irrational and inspirational. It is a global industry that each day effects what we choose to wear. Through fashion we express our individuality and declare our place in the world.
Practical teaching
This conceptually driven, designer-level course is delivered in a studio setting. Your creative practice will be supported by practical business skills along with computer-aided design skills in all years of study.
Industry links
In your final year your work will be showcased to industry and you'll have the opportunity to undertake an industry internship and business planning project to set you up for the real world.
Course structure
QUT delivers the only bachelor degree in fashion in Queensland. We will embrace your individuality, nurture your creative spirit, and encourage you to develop design skills to match your aspirations.
Your design practice will be contextualised though units in fashion history, fashion theory and textiles, and, you can complement your fashion studies with electives in areas such as advertising, journalism, entrepreneurship or a foreign language.
Facilities / technology
QUT's fashion course is taught in purpose-built design studios in the award winning Creative Industries Precinct.
Career outcomes
Graduates are successful as independent designers and as designers in larger fashion houses. Others work as fashion stylists, international trend forecasters and event stylists. Pathways to further study including Honours and research degrees are available.
Overseas links
You will have access to international exchange and scholarship opportunities to study in Milan, India and Amsterdam.
Successful graduates
Graduates have an impact on the emerging local fashion scene and have successfully launched their careers internationally.
Gail Reid's label Gail Sorronda was chosen to produce a fashion range for the Designers for Target project. Nicholas Wilsdon was named the inaugural Australian fashion graduate of the year in 2007. John Prikryl has developed a clothing range for Rodd and Gunn, and runs his own label CHECK.
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their portfolio, interview and previous academic achievement.
Overview
Fashion is international, irrational and inspirational. It is a global industry that each day affects what we choose to wear. Through fashion we express our individuality and declare our place in the world.
This conceptually driven, designer level course is delivered in studio setting. Your creative practice will be supported by practical business skills along with computer-aided design skills in all years of study.
Your design practice will be contextualised through units in fashion history, fashion theory and textiles, and you can complement your fashion studies with electives in areas such as advertising, journalism, entrepreneurship or a foreign language.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are successful as independent designers and as designers in larger fashion houses. Others work as fashion stylists, international trend forecasters, production managers and product developers. Pathways to further study including Honours and research degrees are available.
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, students must undertake two Creative Industries Foundation units, and a maximum of 168 credit points of discipline or specified units relating to the chosen major and 96 credit points of Complementary Studies made up of either Fashion Complementary Studies, a Second Major, Minors or elective units.
Other Course Options
This course is also available as part of a double degree with Business - IX35 Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion).
Additional costs
There is a levy charged for essential items such as calico, pattern equipment and pre-cut exercises. In addition, students are expected to purchase fabrics as required for projects throughout the three years.
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | Semester 1, Year 1 | | KFB101 | Design Studio 1 | | KFB103 | Introduction to Fashion | | KVB107 | Drawing For Fashion | | KKB101 | Creative Industries: People and Practices | | Semester 2, Year 1 | | KFB102 | Design Studio 2 | | KFB104 | Textiles For Fashion | | KFB106 | Unspeakable Beauty: A History of Fashion and Style | | KKB102 | Creative Industries: Making Connections | | Semester 1, Year 2 | | KFB200 | Design Studio 3 | | KFB206 | Fashion and Modernity | | | Complementary Studies | | | Complementary Studies | | Semester 2, Year 2 | | KFB202 | Design Studio 4 | | KFB207 | Contemporary Fashion | | | Complementary Studies | | | Complementary Studies | | Semester 1, Year 3 | | KFB301 | Design Studio 5 | | KFB303 | Applied Planning | | | Complementary Studies | | | Complementary Studies | | Semester 2, Year 3 | | KFB302 | Design Studio 6 | | | Complementary Studies | | | Complementary Studies |
Potential careers
Artist
Fashion Designer
Fashion Professional
Film/Television Producer
Theatre Professionals
Visual Artist
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