Institutions & Courses Design and Arts College of New Zealand Courses
Diploma in Fashion Design
This course is available at the following Design and Arts College of New Zealand campuses:
Christchurch - Canterbury
QUALIFICATION, DURATION, NQF EQUIVALENT LEVEL AND INTAKES
Diploma of Fashion Design - 2 Academic Years, Level 5, January and July
Diploma of Fashion Design (Advanced) - 3 Academic Years, Level 6, August
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Portfolio and interview. NCEA Level 2, preferably Level 3 (High School Year 12/13) or equivalent.
English language entry requirements, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
INDIVIDUAL COURSE COMPONENTS
Patternmaking, construction, drawing, textiles, history of fashion, design development, fabric printing, millinery, digital media, computer aided patternmaking, business studies, designing a collection, internship.
COURSE SUMMARY
In the Fashion Design course the emphasis is on industry relevant teaching. Components such as fabric printing, millinery, and designing a collection are incorporated into the course, as well as regular industry visits. An internship programme at the beginning of students third year of study also plays a huge role in students development.
