Study the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) (VET pathway)

Study Fashion at Flinders

Stitch together the skills for a bespoke career in fashion.

This VET pathway is specifically designed for applicants who have completed either the VET Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology, the VET Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising or the VET Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.

The degree will prepare graduates to be professionally qualified fashion industry participants, able to fulfil a broad range of career opportunities in fashion and related industries.

Not after a VET pathway? Check out the regular entry option to Fashion.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

N/A

Guaranteed selection rank

N/A

TAFElink

Advanced Diploma from TAFE/VET. TAFE/VET qualification must be in a related field.

SATAC code

224951

Delivery mode

In person:

– Adelaide CBD

Online: No

Duration

1.5 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

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Start dates

– March
– July

Student and ATAR profile

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224951 (Adelaide CBD)

Core topics are taught in the Adelaide CBD at the Adelaide College of Arts, TAFE SA Adelaide city campus and Flinders city campus with some electives offered online or at Bedford Park. View the Study Program for more information.

Why study Fashion at Flinders

Study a unique combination of hands-on garment design and production, creative arts topics, and business and cultural aspects of the industry
Specialise in either small-scale business, such as custom garment design, or large-scale business, such as global fashion brands
Work in dedicated fashion workshops for an enriched experience
Gain insight into the business side of the industry, including valuable skills in communication for the offshore production environment
Learn about computer-aided design technologies that contribute to design, production and marketing processes

Your career

Flinders graduates include award-winning actors, animators, directors, cinematographers, editors, producers and writers. Your diverse range of skills and portfolio of creative achievements will make you attractive to a wide range of employers in the arts and communication industries internationally.

Potential occupations include:

fashion designer
product developer
garment technician
production assistant
fashion design assistant.

Bachelor of Creative Industries:

Digital Media - Interactive Design - Film & Television - Festivals & Arts Production - Theatre & Performance - Writing & Publishing

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What you will study

Students in the VET pathway will study topics such as: Art, Culture and the History of Fashion; Digital Media and Graphic Design for Fashion; Textiles Theory and Practice; Marketing Principles; Consumer Behaviour; Academic and Professional Communication; Environment, Economy and Culture; Entrepreneurship and Small Business.

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ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	98.10	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	77.63	82.13
Lowest rank to receive an offer	51.20	60.05

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	58	23%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	28	11%
Work and life experience	23	9%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	94	38%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	36	15%
International Students	<5	<5
All students	247	100%

How to apply

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224951 (Adelaide CBD)

Admission pathways

Applicants must have completed an:

Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology (LMT60307),
Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising (LMT60507), or
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (MST60116).

Not after a VET pathway? Check out the regular entry option to Fashion.

Explore regular Fashion entry options

How to apply

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Additional entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an:

Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology (LMT60307),
Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising (LMT60507),
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (MST60116), or
equivalent qualification.

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