HANDBOOK Associate Degree Fashion and Textile PDF

Unit Handbook
Associate Degree of Design

Fashion and Textile
The Associate Degree of Fashion and Textile Design at North Metropolitan TAFE provides you with a
studio-focused learning experience in the heart of Perth’s vibrant cultural precinct. As a student in this
course you’ll be equipped with the multifaceted skills needed for a career in an industry that is constantly
diversifying. The fashion department at North Metropolitan TAFE has significant links to industry and has
produced successful designers working both locally and internationally. You’ll learn real world skills from
lecturers who are current practitioners in the fashion industry.
As part of North Metropolitan TAFE’s well established Art and Design School, the fashion department is
renowned for its focus on design practice in conjunction with visual inquiry. This offers you the unique
opportunity to explore ideas and problem solve in a practical and supported learning environment. Some
of the learning areas covered in this course are garment design and draping, pattern cutting,
construction, textile design, screen printing, digital design and industry practice skills.
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Course Structure
First Year Semester 1 Credit Points Unit Type Page
AV010A Design Concepts 1.1 12 Core 4

AVC10A Visual Culture 1.1 12 Core 5
AVD10A Drawing 1.1 16 Core 6
AFD10A Fashion Design Studio 1.1 16 Specialist 7
AFD11A Textile Design Studio 1.1 16 Specialist 9
AFDE14 Design Pattern Cutting 14 Skills 10
AFDS12 Design Construction 14 Skills 12
First Year Semester 2

AVO10B Design Concepts 1.2 12 Core 13
AVC10B Visual Culture 1.2 12 Core 14
AVD10B Drawing 1.2 16 Core 15
AFD10B Fashion Design Studio 1.2 16 Specialist 16
AFD11B Textile Design Studio 1.2 16 Specialist 17
AJDD12 Digital Design 14 Skills 19
AFDS14 Garment Structures 14 Skills 21
Second Year Semester 1 Credit Points Unit Type Page
AVF20A Professional Practice 2.1 12 Core 22

AVC20A Visual Culture 2.1 12 Core 23
AVD20A Drawing 2.1 16 Core 25
AFD20A Fashion Design Studio 2.1 16 Specialist 27
AFD21A Textile Design Studio 2.1 16 Specialist 29
AFDE16 Patterns and Silhouettes 14 Skills 31
AFDK12 Fashion Textile Workshop 14 Skills 33
Second Year Semester 2

AVF20B Professional Practice 2.2 12 Core 34
AVC20B Visual Culture 2.2 12 Core 35
ADV20B Drawing 2.2 16 Core 37
AFD20B Fashion Design Studio 2.2 16 Specialist 38
AFD21B Textile Design Studio 2.2 16 Specialist 40
AFDS16 Fashion Shape and Form 14 Skills 42
AFDD14 Digital Fashion Projects 14 Skills 43
Please note: Handbook is indicative and subject to change

Associate Degree of Design
(Fashion & Textile Design)
Admission Requirements
There are 2 stages to the entry and selection process for the Associate Degree of Design
 In Part A, eligibility to enter is assessed

 In Part B, eligible applicants are invited to attend an interview and to present a portfolio of work
Part A: ENTRY CRITERIA
Local Applicants
To enter the Associate Degree of Design, applicants must demonstrate academic performance by
completing one of the following entry qualifications:
 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent

 a Certificate IV or higher in a related field of study
 Mature Age entry with the State Training Admissions literacy test (Literacy Predictor Assessment
Tool)
International Applicants
To enter the Associate Degree of Design, international applicants must demonstrate academic
performance by:
 Completion of one of the above entry qualifications or equivalent, and

 IELTS Level 6
Part B: SELECTION CRITERIA
Eligible local and international applicants will be required to attend an interview and present a portfolio of
work that includes a maximum of ten (10) examples of the applicant's recent art/design works in two or
more media or art/design processes.
English language support services for international students: student LLN is assessed in the early stages
of enrolment to determine if further support is required.
Literacy tutors offer additional support to students who require it, including one-to-one advice and
counsel regarding addressing requirements for specific projects and assignments, in addition to
customised exercises to address individual gaps or needs.
Design Concepts 1.1
Unit Code: AVO10A
This unit provides for structured investigation and individual interpretation of design elements and
principles in the context of the major studio practice discipline. Students examine and explore the
elements and principles of design in studio exercises and projects, using a wide range of 2D and 3D
techniques and materials associated with specific art and design disciplines. Design elements may
include point, line, shape, form, colour, tone, texture, space, scale and proportion. Design principles may
include symmetry/asymmetry, proximity, visual balance/visual hierarchy, unity, repetition, contrast,
dynamics, focal point or emphasis. In project work, they identify and address design problems through
analysis and experimentation, the pursuit of alternative strategies, and through reflection and discussion.
They develop individual approaches to using design elements and concepts, and analyse and refine
work in progress. Their processes of enquiry are documented and presented in a folio of work for review
and critical appraisal. Students select and use materials and technologies for project development within
health, safety and sustainability guidelines. They use English language skills to discuss, critique,
document and present their work.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 12
Learning Mode: Studio / Workshop
Intended Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Describe and interpret the elements and principles of design, and examine the design process as
a resource for creative work
2. Investigate and employ design elements and principles as forms of communication and visual
language
3. Develop manual and technical skills to explore and apply design elements and principles in a
variety of mediums, and in a range of creative contexts
4. Identify and avoid hazards, and use materials and technologies safely and sustainably
Assessment Information:
1. Assessment 1A: Design Elements & Principles 6%

2. Assessment 1B: Design Elements & Principles 24%
3. Assessment 2: Form Function 35%
4. Assessment 3: Fantastic Realities 35%
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Visual Culture 1.1
Unit Code: AVC10A
This is a core unit where selected themes, issues, practices and practitioners in design/visual culture are
discussed and evaluated. Topics may be adapted to specific fields of practice or to major study areas,
including visual art, architecture, craft and design. Content and scope may include both a structured view
of design and visual culture over time, as well as current approaches and views. Skills and knowledge in
identifying resources, documentation, analysis and critical discussion are applied in this unit, which you
will use and to examine terms specific to contemporary and historical fields of practice in design, art,
architecture and craft. You will apply criteria for art historical investigation, locating and selecting
information and views from a range of sources to develop discussion and present work as required. You
will encounter various models of enquiry and examine critical opinions and positions and discuss
relationships between artworks/design and the conditions and contexts of their production, patronage
and consumption. You will learn how to address a topic or line of enquiry, and to select relevant sources
and examples to support your discussion. In assignments, you will acknowledge IP and copyright, and
cite sources using the recommended referencing system. You will use English language proficiency in
order to compile and present verbal and written research and to participate in critical discussion and
debate, work within ethical and sustainability guidelines and respect cultural sensitivity and diversity.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 12
1. Present and discuss selected topics, themes, issues and practices in visual culture, as
assigned.
2. Apply guidelines for discussion, use academic conventions to acknowledge intellectual
property/copyright, and cite sources in assignments.
3. Develop focused discussion on specified topics, supported by relevant sources and
examples, in written and verbal assignments.
4. Use specialized terms to analyse, appreciate and review examples of artworks, design and
architecture
1. Assessment 1: Gallery Visit Worksheet 20%

2. Assessment 2: Tutorial Presentation 40%
3. Assessment 3: Info Graphic Historical Timeline 40%
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Drawing 1.1
Unit Code: ADV10A
In this unit, you will examine and explore the elements and mediums of drawing, using selected
materials and technologies. The learning outcomes may be adapted to discipline-specific contexts, such
as visual art or particular fields of design. Drawing as a process and a record of individual inquiry and
investigation is fundamental to learning in this unit. You will study drawing as a form of reflection,
communication and documentation, in addition to a method of refining and extending ideas and images.
Students acquire the skills to use drawing to record detailed and accurate observations of their
environment, and to use drawing implements and materials accordingly. You may apply specific
techniques of drawing, and may use conventions such as proportion, measurement and perspective.
Sources for drawing may include memory and the imagination, prescribed themes, individual inquiry,
observation or manipulation of existing imagery or resources. You will explore design elements and
principles through drawing, and develop your own solutions to visual problems as they arise. You are
going to investigate the qualities of specific mediums and implements, as required for studio exercises
and projects.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 16
Learning Mode: Studio Workshop
1. Develop drawing exercises and projects in response to specific criteria in a brief.

2. Conduct and document individual inquiry and experimentation processes.
3. Develop manual and technical drawing skills.
4. Identify and avoid hazards, and use materials and technologies safely and sustainably.
1. Drawing Project 1 15%

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Fashion Design Studio 1.1
Unit Code: AFD10A
In this unit, students initiate the design process and develop fashion design projects in response to a
brief. They identify and discuss criteria for contemporary fashion and textile design with reference to
examples, and clarify project specifications, objectives, assessment criteria and timeframes, as defined
in the brief. Sequences in the design process are trialled and discussed, and applied to project
development: steps include research, documentation, concept development, design development,
construction and finishing, in addition to continuous review and improvement. Design elements and
principles are identified, discussed and applied in the studio. In exercises and projects, students
experiment with a selection of techniques and processes aligned with intended outcomes. They acquire
garment construction skills and sufficient expertise in designated techniques and processes to realize
their ideas. They use the dressmaker’s dummy to simulate the body in design construction projects, and
apply skills in hand sewing, domestic and commercial sewing machine operation and related techniques.
They research and discuss alternative solutions to the criteria in the brief, and record and reflect on
sources and work in progress in a visual diary or equivalent.
Students explore and develop individual ideas and interpretations, and apply a variety of approaches to
address technical and conceptual problems. Students use English language skills to discuss, document,
evaluate and present their work, as well as to articulate responses to contingencies in the process of
resolving their projects. They apply guidelines for health and safety, avoid hazards, co-operate in
maintaining an efficient workspace, and use materials and processes responsibly and sustainably. Work
is presented for critique and feedback throughout the process and at the conclusion of the projects. As
projects progress, students reflect on the need to reconsider, re-work or amend aspects of their projects,
and to generate alternative ideas and solutions to visual problems.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 16
1. Identify and document ideas for fashion design studio exercises and projects in response to
specific criteria in a brief.
2. Construct fashion garments with reference to current and historical practice, and integrate design
elements and principles into the process.
3. Practice skills and develop knowledge in the use of selected garment construction techniques,
materials and resources.
4. Identify and avoid hazards in the fashion studio, and use materials and technologies safely and
sustainably.
1. Research Exercise 10%

2. Studio Exercise 45%
3. Garment Exercise 45%
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Textile Design Studio 1.1
Unit Code: AFD11A
In this unit, students are introduced to selected techniques and processes of textile design that are
applicable to designing textile collections for fashion garments and related purposes. Students research
and discuss historical examples and contemporary criteria for printed and fashion textiles, and apply
specific terminology to the discussion and evaluation of textile design. They identify criteria for design
development and define criteria for textile collections, which may include investigating the qualities of
certain fabrics and the use of motif, scale, colour, tone, texture and pattern in studio exercises. They
locate sources and develop storyboards for particular markets and contexts, and document their
inspiration and influences in agreed formats. Working to a brief, students develop and refine a textile
design collection and present the samples according to industry practices. They apply health, safety and
sustainability principles in using the materials, dyes, equipment and processes of textile printing and
manipulation, and work co-operatively to maintain clean and efficient workshop conditions. As a
reference, they may assemble an individual folio of sources that includes weaves, tapestries,
embroideries, printed textiles, yarns, threads and fibres from diverse traditions. They research and
evaluate trends in textile design, and explore and interpret design elements and principles in the
planning and production of a collection of textile design samples.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 16
1. Identify and document ideas for textile design exercises and projects in response to specific
criteria in a brief.
2. Experiment with design concepts and present a coordinated textile collection with reference to
design criteria, trends and traditions.
3. Acquire and apply skills and knowledge in the use of selected textile design techniques, materials
and resources.
1. Textile Design Project 1 10%

2. Textile Design Project 2 45%
3. Textile Design Collection 45%
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Design Pattern Cutting
Unit Code: AFDE14
In this unit students apply flat pattern cutting skills, principles, and techniques to draft patterns in relation
to the development of garment design projects. They examine and discuss examples of garments
constructed from flat patterns, and review the tradition of flat pattern cutting in fashion design. They
recognize basic pattern shapes and how they relate to the body, through the transition from 2D to 3D
design. Students will examine ways to alter the style and fit of a design by applying the correct principle
or technique to a pattern. They identify and apply pattern cutting equipment safely and efficiently to
achieve specialized tasks in pattern development, using mathematical formulae and measurement for
accuracy. Through design analyse, they can implement the most efficient pattern cutting solution, for the
chosen design and fabrics including Zero Waste techniques to conserve materials. They examine the
applicability of patterns to the practices of dress making and tailoring for specific markets.
Students will demonstrate learnt skills using basic blocks with principles such as contouring, added
fullness, pivoting, slash-and-spread, dart manipulation and other specific techniques and processes to
create accurate patterns. In the studio, students make patterns for garments such as skirts, tops, shirts,
dresses, jackets, coats, trousers and pants. Pattern cutting also includes patterns for collars, plackets,
pockets, various sleeves and garment edge finishes. Students produce patterns to specific criteria at
sample and production standard or set requirements as well as to individual design concepts. They
analyse the effective use of contouring, patterns with and without darts, and the application of panels,
style lines and yokes. They plan and produce clear design specification sheets, calculate fabric amounts
and economic lay markers to given widths of fabric. Choices of fabric are related to garment design, the
intended market for the garments, to seasons and to fashion trend information. They discuss the
relationship between pattern cutting and grading in fashion garment production. They apply pattern
cutting skills and knowledge to produce a final pattern, which is then trialled in a calico toile to ensure it
accurately represents the given design concept. They maintain and contribute to the pattern block
library, as required.
Students document pattern cutting ideas, information and practices as a resource for current and future
use. Recommendations are followed to complete sequential tasks, and implement ways to improve the
work. Students test garments for fit, balance, creativity and proportion. They review their work
procedures and evaluate their use as technical solutions to design problems. Students select and use
the tools, materials and technologies of pattern cutting within health, safety and sustainability guidelines.
Students understand the link between manual pattern cutting techniques and digital pattern cutting
technologies. Communication and numeracy skills are used to interpret and apply pattern specifications
and complete required documentation.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 14
1. Develop skills and knowledge in pattern cutting, and relate basic pattern shapes to the body.
2. Apply design principles to pattern development and explore alternative solutions to design
problems.
3. Develop pattern styles by applying the principles of pattern cutting, and with reference to specific
designs, markets and fashion trends.
4. Apply specialised tools and equipment to develop patterns, using selected fabrics, techniques
and processes safely, appropriately and efficiently.
5. Compile and present accurate records of sequential tasks and collect relevant information to
support pattern cutting practices.
1. Terminology and Equipment Quiz 10%

2. Princess Line Bodice Pattern 20%
3. Folio of basic Principles 30%
4. Folio of Developed Principles 40%
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Design Construction
Unit Code: AFDS12
This unit provides instruction in essential garment construction skills for fashion design contexts,
including sewing and assembly techniques at specific stages of production. Students initially produce a
workbook or folio of samples using a comprehensive range of techniques and equipment, and later apply
their skills and knowledge to produce complete garments or components, as assigned. In compiling
sample assembly techniques, students record the variations required in response to particular design
criteria, fabric type and cost structure, in addition to technical and production information. They may
examine and trial techniques applicable in bespoke design, as well as in mass-markets. They use hand
sewing as well as machining to complete exercises and projects. They identify domestic and industrial
sewing machine parts and operating techniques, and implement recommendations to avoid hazards and
to complete the work safely and efficiently. They recognize requirements for the safe and responsible
use of electrical equipment and machinery with moving parts or hot surfaces, and collaborate in
maintaining a safe workspace. They practice using the functions of sewing machines, and industrial and
domestic steam irons, to produce samples in studio exercises. Students develop and apply technical
expertise to resolve design challenges and to support the production and refinement of fashion and
textile design.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 14
1. Develop a folio of a comprehensive range of assembly techniques, and apply to garment

construction as assigned
2. Compile accurate records of sequential tasks and collect information on construction and
assembly techniques to support design practice
3. Use sewing/industrial machines and irons appropriately and efficiently to produce samples and
garments, in addition to specialised tools and equipment
4. Work safely, co-operatively and sustainably in the studios and workshops
1. Apron 10%
2. Construction Techniques Folio 30%
3. Bodice 30%
4. Construction Techniques Folio 30%
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Design Concepts 1.2
Unit Code: AVD10B
This unit provides for further inquiry, extension and individual interpretation of design elements and
principles in the context of the major studio practice discipline. Students investigate the qualities and
characteristics of the elements and principles of design in practical projects, using selected 2D and 3D
techniques and materials associated with the major studio discipline. While students explore the limitless
possibilities and interpretations of the visual vocabulary of design they also discover how rules may be
challenged and adapted. They use appropriate terms and concepts to examine formal relationships, and
discuss and critique interpretations of design elements and principles. In project work, they identify and
address design problems through analysis and experimentation, the pursuit of alternative strategies, and
through reflection and discussion. They develop individual approaches to using design elements and
concepts, and analyse and refine work in progress. Their processes of enquiry are documented and
presented in a folio of work for review and critical appraisal. Students select and use materials and
technologies for project development within health, safety and sustainability guidelines. They use English
language skills to discuss, critique, document and present their work.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: ADV10A Drawing 1.1
Credit Points: 12
Learning Mode: Workshop
1. Develop a folio of work reflecting substantial experimentation and inquiry into design elements
and principles in response to specific criteria.
2. Articulate and extend ideas, analyse and resolve visual problems, and develop alternative design
solutions through creative use of design elements and principles.
3. Develop skills and knowledge in the application and adaptation of materials, techniques and
processes to resolve design projects.
1. Assessment 1A: The Gift Part A 12.5%

2. Assessment 1B: The Gift Part B 37.5%
3. Assessment 2: Design a Space 50%
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Visual Culture 1.2
Unit Code: AVC10B
You apply criteria for art historical investigation, locating and selecting information and views from a
range of sources to develop discussion and present work as required. You examine various models of
enquiry and review critical opinions and positions. You discuss relationships between artworks/design
and the conditions and contexts of their production and reception. You learn how to construct arguments
and to select relevant sources and examples to support their discussion. Selected themes, issues,
practices and practitioners in design/visual culture are discussed and evaluated in this unit, in which
topics may be adapted to specific fields of practice or to major study areas, such as visual art,
architecture, craft and design.
Skills and knowledge in analysis and critical discussion are applied in this unit, in which you use and
examine terms and concepts specific to contemporary and historical fields of practice in design and
visual art. In assignments, you acknowledge IP and copyright, and cite sources using the recommended
referencing system. You build on your English language proficiency in order to compile and present
verbal and written research and to participate in critical discussion and debate. You work within ethical
and sustainability guidelines, and respect cultural sensitivity and diversity.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: AVC10A Visual Culture 1.1
Credit Points: 12
Learning Mode: 8 lectures over 7 tutorials
1. Present focused discussion of selected topics, themes, issues and practices in visual culture, in
written and verbal assignments
2. Apply guidelines for critical discussion, use academic conventions to acknowledge IP/copyright,
and cite sources in assignments
3. Identify and discuss differing views and positions in art historical commentary, with reference to
relevant sources and examples
4. Integrate specialised terms into analysis and critical discussion of examples of artworks, design
and architecture.
1. Object Analysis (Gallery Visit) 25%

2. Essay 50%
3. Quiz Questionnaire 25%
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Drawing 1.2
Unit Code: ADV10B
In this unit, students interpret drawing as a process and a record of individual inquiry and exploration, in
addition to a means of reflection, communication and documentation. Genres of drawing, and individual
approaches to expressive and descriptive drawing are examined and evaluated. Visual conventions such
as systems of proportion, measurement, grids, scale and perspective may be applied to the development
of drawings for specific purposes. Sources for drawing may derive from the major study area, or may
include observation and the imagination, memory, prescribed themes, specific resources or manipulation
of existing imagery. Design elements and principles are explored through drawing as a means of
problem-solving and refining the work. Students also use drawing skills to observe and accurately reflect
aspects of their environment, and as a method of refining and extending ideas and images.
They test, adapt and extend techniques and materials to achieve particular effects or results, or as a
process of open-ended enquiry. Students explore and adapt a wide range of materials, techniques and
processes – or selected mediums in greater depth - to generate drawings in studio projects. They review
work in progress against specific criteria, and use English language skills to develop and review projects
with reference to drawing in diverse contexts, both historical and contemporary. They continue to explore
drawing as a process with multiple purposes, in addition to drawing as an end in itself. In the production
of the work, students identify and avoid hazards, select non-toxic materials, use resources responsibly,
and work within health and safety guidelines.
Campus: Perth
Credit Points: 16
Learning Mode: 1 x 3 hour weekly session over 17 weeks
1. Generate a body of work in drawing in response to specific criteria, including genres of drawing
2. Use drawing skills to document observation, to examine and evaluate expressive and descriptive
drawing, and to develop and visualize ideas
3. Extend and explore drawing skills, mediums and processes in studio projects

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Unit Code: AFD10B
Fashion design concepts and forms are developed, refined and produced in this unit, in response to
criteria and specifications in a brief. Through individual inquiry and analysis, students develop and
articulate ideas and forms for fashion design. They implement the design process, and access and
document a range of resources to support and clarify their intentions. References include trends
forecasts and seasonal information, examples of current and historical fashion and costume design,
journals, books, blogs and other writings, photography and video, art/design/architecture history, the
human form, and observation of nature and everyday experience. They articulate their responses to the
criteria and parameters in the brief, including objectives, assessment criteria and time frames. In
implementing the design process, students research and document images and ideas, analyse and
synthesise concepts from a range of sources, visualize their intentions and trial appropriate techniques
to create fashion garments with contemporary relevance.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: Fashion Studio 1.1
Credit Points: 16
1. Develop and document individual ideas for fashion design studio projects in response to specific
criteria in a brief
2. Experiment with design elements and principles and examine contemporary and historical
practice to inform design production of individual fashion garments
3. Develop a range of specialized skills and knowledge in the use of selected garment construction
techniques, materials and resources
4. Identify and avoid hazards in the fashion studio, and use materials and technologies safely and
sustainably
1. Research, create trouser - Calico 30%

2. Research, create top/half dress - Calico 30%
3. Manufacture in designed fabrics 0%
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Unit Code: AFD11A
During the course of this unit students examine colour theory and trends and learn how to build a textile
design collection based on knowledge of colour interaction, motif and pattern. Students explore colour
definition and relationships, colour harmonies and colour contrast. In response to specifics in a brief,
they develop colour palettes based on certain systems or formulae. Seasonal and trend-driven colour
palettes are applied to textile samples and collections. Students research the relationship of textiles to
fashion garment design, and incorporate textile design into the fashion development process through
direct links with studio projects. In doing so, they consider the proportion and scale of the body, and the
drape and weight quality of the fabric.
In applying textile design samples to the body, they learn how pattern works in garments with respect to
scale, proportion, wearability and movement. Motifs are analysed and developed, first in samples then in
lengths that can be applied to the body. Motif placement, pattern development and repeats are worked
into textile design collections, with consideration of future application to wearable fashion garments.
Students review traditions in textiles, and the context of styles such as florals, toiles de jouy, indiennes,
chintz, all over, polka dot, gingham, check, ethnic and others. Fabric weave, knit and construction is
further examined in the context of specific projects, and as the basis of textile design collections.
Students experiment with embroidery, embellishment (beads, sequins) and fabric manipulation which
may include stitch, applique and a range of additive and subtractive techniques. Through familiarity with
such techniques, students develop their own interpretations and explore decorative and structural
possibilities. Requirements for particular markets – women’s wear, children’s wear and other categories
– are also considered in the design development process.
As students gain expertise in design and studio skills, they are able to make individual interpretations of
ideas and resources. Work is presented for critique and feedback throughout the process and at the
conclusion of the projects. As projects progress, students reflect on the need to reconsider, re-work or
amend aspects of their projects, and to generate alternative ideas and solutions to visual problems.
Students apply guidelines for health and safety, avoid hazards and co-operate in maintaining an efficient
workspace. They work with consideration for others in a collaborative studio context, and use materials
and processes responsibly and sustainably.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: AFD11A Textile Design Studio 1.1
Credit Points: 16
Learning Mode: 1 x 3 hour weekly session over 17 weeks
1. Develop produce and present textile design samples and collections in response to criteria in a
brief
2. Document and reflect on sources, concepts, preparatory work, the interpretation of design
principles, and the design development process
3. Practise and acquire skills and knowledge in the use of specific textile printing equipment and
processes to resolve design projects
4. Investigate alternative solutions to design problems, and refine work in progress through
continuous review and discussion
5. Work safely, co-operatively and sustainably
1. Textile Design Project 25%

3. Textile Design Project 25%
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Digital Design
Unit Code: AJDD12
The techniques and processes of digital design are introduced in this unit, which may include image
capture and manipulation using software and devices applicable in current design practice. Students
learn how to import images and add, delete or modify aspects of the images using software tools. They
generate and select imagery and ideas by accessing a range of resources, as required for specific
projects. Initial exercises include applying the functions of computers, design software and output
devices. They follow guidelines for creating and saving files, visual inquiry and design layouts; and
acknowledge requirements for IP and copyright.
Students develop ideas and images in response to client briefs, which may include specifications,
marketing criteria, consultation and deadlines. In the process of creating, editing and manipulating raster
and vector images and text, students consider and assess the effects of design elements and principles
on the development and refinement of digital projects. They examine and analyse the effects of colour,
tone, pattern, line, shape, contrast, and other visual elements, on the development of their projects.
Techniques in illustration and rendering are applied and explored, using digital technologies. Skills and
knowledge developed in this unit include the documentation and presentation of ideas and images;
communication and consultation; in addition to the ability to select and assess the suitability of images,
ideas and text for a particular purpose or market, with reference to design principles.
Students plan the development and production of project work within set timeframes and within the
constraints of the criteria in the brief. Calculation of ratios, proportion, measurement, scale and
formatting require numeracy skills. They develop manual and technical skills and learn how to operate
equipment safely and responsibly in the labs. In the production of digital design projects, students
identify and avoid hazards, select and use nontoxic materials, use resources responsibly, and work
within health and safety guidelines and procedures relating to the use of computers, software and
ergonomics. Students acknowledge IP and copyright where applicable. They use English language skills
and specific terminology to describe their intentions, report on inquiry and concept development, and to
present their work for assessment.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 14
Learning Mode: 3 hours weekly over 17 weeks
1. Integrate skills, techniques, design principles and industry criteria to construct and assemble
garments and accessories for fashion design contexts
2. Document technical exploration and construction processes in agreed formats, and reflect on and
refine aspects of the work to support design practice
3. Complete construction and assembly projects effectively and efficiently using industry standard
techniques and technologies within guidelines
4. Work safely, co-operatively and sustainably in the studios
1. Draft and Construct 1 50%

2. Draft and Construct 2 50%
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Garment Structures
Unit Code: AFDS14
Garment design construction is the focus of this unit, using increasingly complex techniques to assemble
garments and accessories for fashion contexts. Students build on a range of essential skills and
knowledge to acquire further expertise in order to be able to realize their design unique concepts. They
examine and practice new techniques and processes that allow them to support their studio practice,
and to extend and refine their capacity to produce good quality fashion garment. An expanded
knowledge of textiles and fabrics, and of drape and fit, accompanies a more thorough understanding of
the subtleties and qualities of bespoke fashion production. Students apply practiced routines to sew and
assemble their garments using domestic and commercial machines, and specialized operations and
equipment. They apply guidelines for the safe and efficient operation of the technologies in the fashion
studios and workshops, and work collaboratively in the shared space. Students also refine their hand
sewing skills and techniques in order to sew and assemble garments for particular markets and fashion
contexts. They produce work in response to criteria in a brief and integrate technical and production
specifications into their projects. Students apply developed technical expertise to visualize and resolve
design challenges and to support the production and refinement of design.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 14
Learning Mode: Face to face
1. Develop, plan and produce visual communication for fashion contexts in response to criteria in a
brief
2. Develop and visualize ideas through testing and experimentation with digital design techniques
and concepts
3. Interpret current criteria, including fashion trends and design principles, in the development and
presentation of digital fashion projects
4. Identify and avoid hazards, and use digital technologies safely and sustainably
1. Digital Illustration / Storyboard 50%

2. Pattern Designs 50%
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Professional Practice 2.1
Unit Code: AVF20A
This unit addresses the requirements for collaborative and/or cooperative professional practice in the
visual arts and design industries. Creative practitioners work with others from the same discipline and/or
in multidisciplinary creative teams to achieve mutual goals. Artists and designers may employ
subcontractors and liaise with project administrators, clients and other industry professionals in the
course of their professional activities. The skills and knowledge required for collaboration and
cooperation with others include positive, outcome-focused verbal communication skills, the capacity to
produce and interpret working drawings (Eg design drawings, site/architectural plans, installation
drawings), and effective written communication skills to produce and interpret written material among
team members, other parties and the community (design briefs, meeting notes, contracts).
Students in this unit work in an intra- or interdisciplinary team to produce a collaborative response to a
brief. Students investigate, acknowledge and apportion rights as per IP and copyright legislation, and cite
sources using the recommended referencing system. Students build on their English language
proficiency in order to compile and present verbal and written research and to participate in critical
discussion and debate. Students work within ethical and sustainability guidelines, and respect cultural
sensitivity and diversity.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 12
Learning Mode: Studio
1. Examine and discuss models of professional practice, with reference to relevant examples of
creative teams
2. Identify requirements for effective participation in intra- and interdisciplinary creative teams and
establish operational protocols to achieve successful outcomes
3. Work collaboratively to achieve project milestones and implementation while attributing
authorship and ownership of IP according to relevant legislation
4. Critically review the development and implementation of project outcomes
1. Assessment 1A: Industry Contact 10%

2. Assessment 1B: Marketing Materials 10%
3. Assessment 2: The Pitch 35%
4. Assessment 3: Social Media in Arts Industry 35%
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Visual Culture 2.1
Unit Code: AVC20A
The topics and approach addressed in this unit may be adapted to specific fields of practice or to major
study areas, including visual art, design, architecture and craft. This unit provides the skills and
knowledge required to enquire into diverse and targeted sources, and to discuss and evaluate issues
and practices in 20th-c design and visual culture in verbal and written projects. Developed skills in
research, critical discussion and knowledge of art history and theory are applied to the appreciation and
analysis of current and historical art practice. Students apply academic conventions for acknowledging
intellectual property and citing sources in assignments. They evaluate various approaches or models of
cultural and historical inquiry, investigating visual culture across a range of contexts and practices. They
articulate ideas and analyse topics and themes in the history of visual culture, as specified in the
program.
Students develop individual views and informed discussion in assignments, in which they define key
points, select appropriate examples, express ideas clearly and sustain focused discussion. They review
commentary and critical appraisal of artworks and art practice in a range of media, including books,
journals and e-documents. They address specific assessment criteria in each project or assignment, and
apply industry terms and concepts in their responses. Students investigate the production, meaning and
interpretation of artworks in relation to the changing roles and views of artists in society, and the
implications of patronage in the visual arts. They continue to build on their English language proficiency
in order to compile and present verbal and written research and to participate in critical discussion and
debate. Students learn to work within ethical and sustainability guidelines, and respect cultural sensitivity
and diversity.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: AVC10B Visual Culture 1.2
Credit Points: 12
Learning Mode: Lectures and Tutorials
1. Review critical commentary in a range of sources, and evaluate issues and practices in visual
culture in verbal and written projects
2. Conduct inquiry and apply knowledge of art/design history and theory to the appreciation and
analysis of topics in 20th century practice
3. Implement academic conventions to acknowledge IP, present a bibliography and cite sources in
assignments
4. Articulate informed views and develop critical discussion in assignments, defining key points,
selecting appropriate examples, expressing ideas clearly and sustaining focused discussion
1. Mini Research Task 10%

2. Tutorial Presentation 45%
3. Short Essay 45%
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Drawing 2.1
Unit Code: AVD20A
In this unit, students build on developed skills to produce a body of work in drawing through extensive
experimentation with materials, processes and ideas. Work may arise from open-ended investigation, or
may be anchored in a specific design or visual art discipline. Definitions of drawing may be challenged
and explored, using a wide range of skills and technologies, or highly specialised techniques. Work
produced may be an end in itself, or a stage in the development of further work in other contexts or
disciplines. Current understandings of drawing are discussed and evaluated as students develop and
document an individual approach, and as they increasingly position their work within theoretical contexts.
Materials, processes and technologies may be traditional and prescribed, improvised and innovative, or
open to selection for specific purposes. Projects include defined parameters and assessment criteria,
and require considered selection of mediums and methods, reference to wider practices and ideas, and
interpretation of design concepts and principles. Projects may require observation and individual
responses to particular objects, people, experiences or environments. In producing a body of work in
drawing, students continuously review work in progress, respond to contingencies and feedback, and
generate alternative solutions to the criteria in the brief. They use appropriate terms and concepts to
discuss and evaluate their work, and that of other practitioners. In their work practices, students consider
ethics and sustainability, and apply guidelines to maintain a safe and productive workspace on campus
or on other sites.
Campus: Northbridge
Pre-requisites: AVD10B Drawing 1.2
Credit Points: 16
Learning Mode: Face to Face
1. Develop and produce projects in sculpture in response to criteria in a brief

2. Present documentation of inquiry, ideas and experimentation for sculpture projects, including
records of alternative solutions to visual problems
3. Research and develop skills and knowledge in the use of selected materials, techniques and
processes to resolve sculpture projects
4. Develop individual responses to the brief, apply design elements and principles, and articulate
ideas and intentions with reference to current artworks and wider practices
5. Work safely, sustainably and co-operatively in studios and workshops
1. Water Marks 1 10%

2. Water Marks 2 40%
3. Water Body / Body Water 1 20%
4. Water Body / Body Water 2 40%
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Unit Code: AFD20A
In this unit students apply knowledge and skills of fashion design to the development of an individual
body of work. They research and examine contemporary trends in fashion garment and accessory
design, with reference to specific websites and journals, and use the information as a point of departure
for their individual design projects. Design strategies are developed and evaluated in the production of
fashion design collections of womenswear and menswear, as students pursue themes and ideas through
considered stages. Students integrate and extend developed skills and knowledge of design principles,
textiles, patternmaking, draping, construction, research, trends forecasts and original ideas to produce
fashion design projects in response to criteria in a brief. Using selected sources and focused research to
support project development, they reflect on and refine initial ideas. Research may include current
events and cultural experience, the history of costume and fashion, contemporary fashion practice as
well as direct observation of nature and everyday life, and sources such as art, architecture and other
fields of design.
They visualize and process shapes, forms and details to create unique design solutions that integrate
theory and practice within the parameters in the brief. Textile design and fabric sourcing are included in
the design development process. Throughout the design process, students consider new possibilities,
relate their designs to wider practices, and explore new frames of reference in which to position and
develop their work. They review work in progress against project aims and the specifications in the brief,
and re-work aspects as required, in addition to managing stages of project development and production
and meeting deadlines. In producing unique garments, they also consider the development of
appropriate accessories to resolve their fashion range. They use specialized equipment to construct and
finish fashion projects, and apply skills in hand sewing, domestic and commercial sewing machine
operation and related techniques to serve design ideas.
Students apply English language skills to articulate, document, critique and present their work, as well as
to analyse and resolve contingencies in the design process. They apply guidelines for health and safety,
avoid hazards, co-operate in maintaining an efficient workspace, and use materials and processes
responsibly and sustainably. Fashion toiles and garments, samples, research into fabrics and textile
design, visual inquiry and documentation are presented for critique and feedback throughout the process
and at the conclusion of the projects.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 16
Learning Mode: Studio Practice
1. Initiate, produce and present individual and distinctive fashion design projects in response to
specific criteria in a brief.
2. Research and develop skills and knowledge in the use of specific fashion design materials,
resources and technologies to resolve and present projects.
3. Originate ideas and interpret design principles with reference to current design practice, and
articulate ideas and intentions in wider contexts.
4. Document and present evidence of thorough and focused research, an experimental approach to
the design process, and refined and developed concepts for fashion design.
5. Document and present evidence of thorough and focused research, an experimental approach to
the design process, and refined and developed concepts for fashion design
1. Presentation of Research 10%

2. Toile Assessment (Menswear) 15%
3. Presentation of Final Research and Final Garment 25%
4. Toile Assessment (Collection Body 1 & 2) 20%
5. Presentation of Final Research and Final Garment 30%
(Collection Body 1 & 2)
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Unit Code: AFD21A
This unit provides experience in the creative interpretation of an increased range of techniques and
processes of contemporary textile design, in addition to opportunities to develop unique design
collections with reference to current criteria. In this unit students apply knowledge and skills of fashion
textile design to the development of an individual body of work. In the process they research and
examine contemporary trends in fashion textile design, with reference to specific websites and journals,
and use the information as a point of departure for their textile design projects. Fibres, yarns and fabrics
are classified according to their components, manner of production, weight and drape qualities; in
addition to colour, texture, surface treatment, patterning or motifs. Techniques and processes for
manufacturing textiles are considered and adapted for studio applications.
Students explore the use of fabric dyes, silkscreen printing and production methods associated with
printed textiles. They learn a variety of techniques used to manipulate fabric structure to create fashion
textiles. They apply the design process to develop unique fashion textile collections in response to a
brief, following a sequence of steps including research and concept development, documentation and
reflection, technical exploration and the application and interpretation of design elements and principles.
Design problems are approached analytically, and re-worked and refined to arrive at resolved and
considered work. A range of alternative design strategies are developed and evaluated in the production
of fashion textile collections, as students pursue themes and ideas through considered stages. They
apply English language skills to document, evaluate and present their work. They apply guidelines for
health and safety, avoid hazards, co-operate in maintaining an efficient workspace, and use materials
and processes responsibly and sustainably. Work is presented for critique and feedback throughout the
process and at the conclusion of the projects.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: AFD11B Textile Design Studio 2.1
Credit Points: 16
Initiate, produce and present unique fashion textile design collections in response to specific criteria in a
brief
1. Research and develop skills and knowledge in the use of selected textile design materials, tools
and technologies to resolve and present projects
2. Interpret design principles with reference to current design practice, and articulate ideas and
intentions in wider contexts
3. Evaluate alternative solutions to design problems, document the design process, and refine work
in progress through review and discussion
1. Thom Browne Presentation 10%

2. Classic for Ready to Wear 30%
3. Artisan to Editorial 30%
4. Production 30%
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Patterns and Silhouettes
Unit Code: AFDE16
In this unit students examine the applicability of patterns, concepts of body shape and silhouettes to the
practice of garment assembly for specific markets. They develop the skills and knowledge to develop
patterns for unique fashion garments, with reference to current ideas and trends, in addition to using
historical examples as a design resource. They develop the skills and knowledge to construct
specialised garments. They use flat patterns and toiles to create 3D form and detail. Original design
solutions are devised using the skills and knowledge of accurate and economical pattern cutting, and
refine aspects such as fit, drape, balance and proportion for each concept. Complex construction
techniques and assembly methods are developed to problem solve issues of fit and drape.
They evaluate the viability and relevance of their ideas and creative solutions by articulating and testing
their intentions in terms of wider contexts and practices. They utilise the principles of flat pattern design
to implement their ideas and to resolve design problems. Students use machine and hand construction
techniques. They use the tools and materials of patternmaking and acquire skills through studio practice,
and present studio exercises and projects as required for assessment.
Specialised tools, equipment and materials are used efficiently, safely and appropriately, and processes
are completed in sequence. Manual and digital patternmaking techniques are reviewed and considered
for future applications. Communication and numeracy skills are used to interpret and apply pattern
specifications and complete required documentation and pattern development. Students use English
language skills, including industry terminology, to discuss, document, evaluate and present their work.
They wear PPE as required and avoid hazards in the studios and workshops. They apply guidelines for
health and safety, co-operate in maintaining an efficient and safe workspace, and use materials and
processes responsibly and sustainably.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 14
1. Use complex flat pattern cutting and garment assembly techniques to achieve original garment
shapes, and develop patterns and toiles to accurately represent garment designs.
2. Develop and document pattern cutting and garment construction projects with reference to
research into historical, cultural and contemporary influences on patternmaking.
3. Apply design principles to the production of patterns and garments exploring alternative solutions
to structural problems.
4. Apply industry criteria to the safe, accurate and sustainable use of selected fabrics, techniques
and processes of pattern cutting.
1. Complete Basic Blocks for Jacket and Trouser 10%

2. A. Patterns with completed alterations
(raglan sleeve, dropped crotch and yoke)
B. Completed jacket and trouser in calico
with required pattern alterations and 45%
3. Folio of eveningwear samples: corset/sheet fabrics 45%
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Fashion Textile Workshop
Unit Code: AFDK12
In this unit students develop individually--‐designed garments and accessories using specialized
techniques and materials, which may include knitwear and leather among other options. Students
examine trends forecasts generated by professional networks to ascertain parameters for design
projects, and interpret seasonal directions in their projects. They select fabrics and materials and
research the traditional techniques and forms associated with their use over time, then trial techniques
and processes to effectively interpret their design ideas. Through the project development process, they
integrate visual inquiry, traditional skills and knowledge and innovative exploration into the design and
construction of garments, accessories or a co--‐ordinated look or body. They apply and extend their
knowledge of fibres, fabrics and other materials used for apparel, and work with the grain, weight or
drape qualities of their materials. They may alter and manipulate the actual structure of the materials, or
may add surface treatment to create specific effects. They extend their knowledge of the design
elements and principles in textile contexts, and create designed garments that include the considered
use of tone, texture, pattern or motif. In the process of resolving their individual projects, they approach
design problems analytically and experimentally, and may re--‐work and refine aspects to complete the
work to contemporary standards. Documentation of materials, specifications, sources and concept
development, and reflections on the design process are included in the requirements for this unit.
Students use language skills to communicate their ideas and intentions and to evaluate and present their
work. They work within OSH guidelines in the fashion and textile design facility, and within sustainability
principles.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 14
Learning Mode: 3 hours weekly over 17 weeks

1. Initiate and present individually differentiated fashion textile projects with documentation, in
response to specific criteria in a brief
2. Research and develop skills and knowledge in the use of nominated textile design materials,
tools and technologies to resolve and present projects
3. Develop ideas and resolve design problems with reference to current design criteria and
forecasts, and articulate ideas and intentions in terms of wider practice
4. Work safely, co--‐operatively and sustainably
1. Digital Print Research and Sampling 20%

2. Digital Pattern Collection 1 35%
3. Digital Pattern Collection 2 45%
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Professional Practice 2.2
Unit Code: AVF20B
This unit addresses requirements to initiate professional relationships that will support future careers in
the visual arts and design industries. Tasks, inquiry and activities prepare students for professional
practice in their chosen creative field. Students inquire into professional bodies or associations,
agencies, support services and small business advisory organisations to prepare for work. They examine
the traditional and online means of distribution, including galleries, and identify protocols and guidelines
for establishing working relationships. They examine requirements for online marketing, and begin to
prepare to seek opportunities and employment. They develop practical strategies for professional
presentation, interview skills and career advancement for creative professionals. Students identify and
locate avenues for legal support for art/design practitioners and procedures to register as small business
providers. They build on effective written and spoken communication skills to prepare for professional
practice and to reach a market or audience. Students work within ethical and sustainability guidelines,
and respect cultural sensitivity and diversity.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: AVF20A Professional Practice 2.1
Credit Points: 12
1. Identify and examine requirements for successful professional practice in art/craft/design

2. Prepare to establish professional relationships with art/design associations, support agencies,
services and distribution networks
3. Determine employment opportunities, develop professional presentation materials and interview
skills.
4. Analyse and review industry networks and agencies in terms of career support and advancement
The unit assessment is indicative and to be confirmed
1. Assessment 1A 10%
2. Assessment 1B 20%
3. Assessment 2 35%
4. Assessment 3 35%
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Visual Culture 2.2
Unit Code: AVC20B.
The topics and approach addressed in this unit may be adapted to specific fields of practice or to major
study areas, including visual art, design, architecture and craft. Increasingly developed skills in inquiry,
critical discussion and knowledge of art history and theory are applied to the appreciation and analysis of
current and historical art practice in this unit. Students apply academic conventions to acknowledge
intellectual property and cite sources in assignments. They examine and evaluate various approaches or
models of cultural and historical inquiry, investigating visual culture across a range of contexts and
practices. They articulate views and analysis of major topics issues and practices in the history of visual
culture, with reference to examples.
Students develop increasingly considered and informed discussion in verbal and written assignments, in
which they define key points, select appropriate examples, express ideas clearly and sustain a
structured argument. They review commentary and critical appraisal of artworks and art practice in a
range of media, including books, journals and e-documents. They address specific assessment criteria in
each project or assignment, and apply industry terms and concepts in their responses. Students
investigate the production, meaning and interpretation of artworks in relation to the changing roles and
perspectives of artists in society, and the implications of patronage in the visual arts. Students continue
to build on their English language proficiency in order to compile and present verbal and written
discussion and to participate in debate. Students work within ethical and sustainability guidelines, and
respect cultural sensitivity and diversity.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: AVC20A Visual Culture 2.1
Credit Points: 12
Learning Mode: Lecture & Tutorial
1. Engage in inquiry and debate, and evaluate views, issues and practices in visual culture
assignments
2. Review literature, analyse commentary and critically evaluate selected topics in recent art/design
history and theory
3. Use academic conventions to acknowledge intellectual property, present a bibliography and cite
sources in assignments
4. Articulate informed views and develop critical discussion in assignments: define key points, select
appropriate examples, express ideas clearly and sustain a structured argument
1. Assessment 1 - Review 50%

2. Assessment 2 - Presentation 30%
3. Assessment 3 - Reflections 20%
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Drawing 2.2
Unit Code: ADV20B
This unit examines contemporary contexts and practices of drawing through the preparation and
development of projects requiring specialized skills and knowledge. Current terms and concepts of
drawing are investigated and challenged as resources for drawing projects. Students examine alternative
approaches and determine the objectives and parameters of drawing projects through negotiation and
discussion. Drawings may derive from open-ended investigation, or may be located in a specific design
or visual art discipline. Individual adaptations of materials, techniques and technologies are practised
and extended in studio projects to develop facility and expertise. The work produced may be an end in
itself, or a stage in the development of further work in other contexts or disciplines. Students develop and
document individual problem solving strategies, and explore alternative solutions to formal and
conceptual aspects of the work. They examine and articulate their intentions within theoretical contexts
and wider practices. In producing a body of work in drawing, students continuously review work in
progress, respond to contingencies and feedback, and re-consider and re-work aspects of their projects.
They use specialised terms and concepts to discuss and evaluate their work, and that of other
practitioners. In their work practices, students use English language skills, consider ethics and
sustainability, and apply guidelines to maintain a safe and productive workspace on campus or on other
sites.
Campus: Perth
Credit Points: 16
1. Develop and present a resolved body of work in drawing that addresses specific project criteria
2. Document sources, inquiry, materials investigation, strategies to improve work and reflection on
the drawing process
3. Articulate ideas and position work in current practice and in theoretical contexts
4. Extend and refine specialized drawing skills, mediums and processes in studio projects
1. Assessment 1A 12.5%
2. Assessment 1B 37.5%
3. Assessment 2 50%
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Unit Code: AFD20B
This unit examines contemporary contexts and practices of fashion design for designated market
segments and genres, through the preparation and development of projects requiring specialized skills
and knowledge. Current forms and concepts of fashion are investigated and challenged as resources for
the development of an individual body of work. Students examine alternative approaches and determine
the outcomes of studio projects through individual inquiry, negotiation and discussion. Adaptations of
materials, techniques and technologies are practised and extended in studio projects to develop facility
and expertise. Students articulate their ideas and intentions in relation to contemporary trends in fashion
garment and accessory design, and with reference to specific websites, journals and other sources.
Design problems are approached analytically to arrive at resolved and considered work. A range of
problem-solving strategies is developed and evaluated in the production of fashion design collections, as
students pursue themes and ideas through considered stages.
To produce resolved work, students synthesise knowledge and skills of design principles, fabrics,
textiles, patternmaking, draping, construction, research, trends forecasts and original ideas, in addition to
interpreting the criteria in a brief. They review work in progress, respond to contingencies and feedback,
and re-consider or re-work aspects of their projects. They use specialised terms and concepts to discuss
and evaluate their work, and that of other practitioners. Research into specific markets may include
current events and cultural experience, the history of costume and fashion, contemporary fashion
practice as well as direct observation of nature and everyday life, and sources such as art, architecture
and other fields of design. Throughout the design process, students explore opportunities to consider
new interpretations and associations, to relate their designs to wider practices, and to explore new
frames of reference in which to position and develop their work. They manage stages of the design
process and meet deadlines. In producing unique garments, they also develop appropriate accessories
to resolve their fashion range. They use specialized equipment to construct and finish fashion projects,
and apply skills in hand sewing, domestic and commercial sewing machine operation and related
techniques.
Students apply English language skills to articulate, document, critique and present their work, as well as
to analyse and resolve contingencies in the design process. They apply guidelines for health and safety,
avoid hazards, co-operate in maintaining an efficient workspace, and use materials and processes
responsibly and sustainably.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: AFD20A Fashion Design Studio 2.1
Credit Points: 16
1. Synthesize elements of inquiry, visualization, industry criteria and technical skills to resolve and
present distinctive fashion design projects
2. Adapt and extend specialised design techniques, materials and processes to realise unique
fashion concepts
3. Originate ideas and interpret design principles with reference to industry criteria, and articulate
ideas and intentions in wider contexts
4. Document and present evidence of thorough and focused research, and an experimental
approach to the design process
1. Assessment 1A: Contemporary Evening Wear 12.5%

2. Assessment 1B: Contemporary Evening Wear 37.5%
3. Assessment 2: Menswear 50%
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Unit Code: AFD21B
Unique textile design collections are generated and produced in this unit, drawing on detailed knowledge
of contemporary markets and integrating seasonal trends and design directions. Knowledge of the
creative use of colour, pattern and fabric are essential to the production of individual design collections.
Fibres, yarns, finishings and fabrics are selected to realize individual interpretations of current design
criteria. Textile collections are produced in response to specifications in a brief that include requirements
to interpret colour, texture, surface treatment, patterning or motif for particular markets. Techniques and
processes of textile dyeing, manipulation and presentation are considered.
Students select from a range of available techniques, and apply developed skills and knowledge to
create fashion textiles. They implement a series of steps including research and concept development,
documentation and reflection, technical exploration and the application and interpretation of design
elements and principles in particular contexts. Design problems are approached analytically and critically
to arrive at resolved and considered work. Alternative design strategies are developed and evaluated in
the production of fashion textile collections, as students pursue themes and ideas through considered
stages.
Students discuss traditions in textile design and consider textile production in the wider economy as
commodities and cultural products. They apply English language skills to discuss, document, evaluate
and present their work. They apply guidelines for health and safety, avoid hazards, co-operate in
maintaining an efficient workspace, and use materials and processes responsibly and sustainably. Work
is presented for critique and feedback throughout the process and at the conclusion of the projects. As
projects progress, students reflect on the need to reconsider, re-work and refine aspects of their projects,
and to generate alternative ideas and solutions to visual problems.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: AFD21A Textile Design Studio 2.1
Credit Points: 16
1. Design and present unique collections of fashion textiles for a specific market in response to
industry criteria
2. Integrate developed knowledge and skills in the use of textile design materials, tools and
technologies into textile collection production
3. Articulate and appraise new ideas and solutions to design problems in the wider framework of
tradition and current textile design practice
4. Evaluate and refine work in progress through continuous review and discussion, and document
stages of the design process
1. Textile Design Project 1A 12.5%

2. Textile Design Project 1B 37.5%
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Fashion Shape and Form
Unit Code: AFSD16
In this unit students build on foundation skills to achieve creative and original outcomes for garment
shapes. Students learn more advanced and complex sewing techniques that are applied in
contemporary fashion contexts. They investigate specialist areas of construction such as menswear,
active wear, evening wear and bridal, childrens wear, swimwear, leather, lingerie, corsetry and stretch
construction. Students learn to work with challenging fabrics such as sheer, leather, stretch and evening
wear fabrics. Students research cultural and historical aspects of construction and apply them to the
development of contemporary and original garment shapes. They distinguish between, and identify the
characteristics of mass produced and ready to wear garments, as compared to tailored and couture
garments. They develop a catalogue of samples and garments of current industry standard, which can
be used for future reference. Skills and technical expertise in fashion garment construction are integrated
with design criteria and applied in the concurrent unit in Fashion Design Studio. Students document and
organise their work according to criteria and standards that apply in the industry. To apply advanced
techniques and skills, they select and use specialist construction tools with reference to, and with an
understanding of, current and historical fashion practice. They work safely, co-operatively and
sustainably in the construction room.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 14
1. Develop a folio of a comprehensive range of pattern cutting and garment assembly techniques,
and apply to design construction as assigned
2. Present accurate records of sequential tasks and collect historical information on pattern cutting
and garment assembly techniques to support design practice
3. Use sewing/industrial machines and irons appropriately and efficiently to produce samples and
garments, in addition to specialised tools and equipment
1. Assessment 1A – Constructing Corsets and Bustles 12.5%

2. Assessment 1B – Constructing Corsets and Bustles 37.5%
3. Assessment 2 - Menswear Pattern Cutting and Construction 50%
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Digital Fashion Projects
Unit Code: AFDD14
In this unit, students interpret forecasts and trends and apply current fashion concepts to the
development and presentation of digital visual communication. They import or capture and manipulate
images and text using relevant industry software, digital devices and peripherals. Specific tools are used
creatively to explore and extend ideas for design communication in selected formats, including print and
screen. Further visual inquiry and analysis of the use of motif and pattern in textile design are explored in
projects, in addition to the principles and techniques of contemporary fashion illustration using digital
technologies. Students conduct individual inquiry to develop ideas and images in response to criteria in a
brief, including applying requirements for IP and copyright. The design brief includes themes or focus
points, specifications, marketing criteria, consultation, documentation, presentation and deadlines. In the
process of sourcing and editing images and text, students manipulate and evaluate the effects of design
elements and principles on the development and refinement of digital fashion projects. They refine
images and use visual elements such as colour and shape, recognizing their communication values and
symbolism in fashion and marketing contexts.
In the production of digital design projects, students identify and avoid hazards, select and use nontoxic
materials, use resources responsibly, and work within health and safety guidelines and procedures
relating to the use of computers, software and ergonomics. They use numeracy skills to navigate through
digital technologies, in addition to English language skills and specific terminology to describe their
intentions, report on inquiry and concept development, and to present their work for assessment.
Campus: Perth
Pre-requisites: Nil
Credit Points: 14
1. Develop, plan and produce visual communication for fashion contexts in response to criteria in a
brief
2. Develop and visualize ideas through testing and experimentation with digital design techniques
and concepts
3. Interpret current criteria, including fashion trends and design principles, in the development and
presentation of digital fashion projects
4. Identify and avoid hazards, and use digital technologies safely and sustainably
1. Assessment 1A – Collection Story Board 12.5%

2. Assessment 1B – Collection Storyboard 37.5%
3. Assessment 2 - Marketing a Fashion Label 50%
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Associate Degree of Design

First Year Semester 1 Credit Points Unit Type Page

AV010A Design Concepts 1.1 12 Core 4

First Year Semester 2

Second Year Semester 1 Credit Points Unit Type Page

AVF20A Professional Practice 2.1 12 Core 22

Second Year Semester 2

Please note: Handbook is indicative and subject to change

 In Part A, eligibility to enter is assessed

Part A: ENTRY CRITERIA

 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent

 Completion of one of the above entry qualifications or equivalent, and

Part B: SELECTION CRITERIA

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Assessment 1A: Design Elements & Principles 6%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Assessment 1: Gallery Visit Worksheet 20%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Develop drawing exercises and projects in response to specific criteria in a brief.

1. Drawing Project 1 15%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Research Exercise 10%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Textile Design Project 1 10%

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Terminology and Equipment Quiz 10%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Develop a folio of a comprehensive range of assembly techniques, and apply to garment

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Assessment 1A: The Gift Part A 12.5%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Object Analysis (Gallery Visit) 25%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Drawing Project 1 25%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Research, create trouser - Calico 30%

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Textile Design Project 25%

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Draft and Construct 1 50%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

1. Digital Illustration / Storyboard 50%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Assessment 1A: Industry Contact 10%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Mini Research Task 10%

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Develop and produce projects in sculpture in response to criteria in a brief

1. Water Marks 1 10%