Bachelor of Design (Fashion Enterprise)
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Enterprise)
The fashion industry is rapidly changing due to the impact of globalisation, digital technologies and the focus on sustainability. This course is designed to provide you with proficiency in business, design thinking, digital skills, social media, corporate, cultural, ethical and environmental concepts. This course provides a broad base of knowledge…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The fashion industry is rapidly changing due to the impact of globalisation, digital technologies and the focus on sustainability. This course is designed to provide you with proficiency in business, design thinking, digital skills, social media, corporate, cultural, ethical and environmental concepts. This course provides a broad base of knowledge and skills applicable to both local and global industry practices and processes, and the underlying theories and principles of design.
You will find employment in cutting edge fashion industries, and aspire to rewarding careers based on your chosen major. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to pursue the following careers: product developer, trend forecaster, fashion buyer, visual merchandiser, stylist, retail manager, social media marketer, blogger, digital designer, graphic designer and visual communicator.
If you’re creative, business minded and enjoy using digital media and technology, this course will inspire you to pursue your ultimate fashion retail career. You will:
develop skills as a buyer by studying trend research and analysis, understand how to forecast trends, create fashion ranges and use computer-aided design programs to create your own fashion range and undertake promotional planning in a virtual retail store
gain insights into digital merchandising and get an understanding of marketing with a focus on current and emerging technologies that are relevant to the constantly changing retail landscape in Australia and the global supply chain
benefit from completing an internship in a high-profile fashion company where you’ll gain a well rounded understanding of day-to-day operations and roles. Examples of internships undertaken include with MYER, Cotton On, Kmart and Designworks
experience a supportive learning environment where teachers have industry experience and mentor students on all projects
complete a capstone industry project in third year in collaboration with a fashion retail company where you research, plan and develop a comprehensive merchandising solution
develop a portfolio of works to show potential employers
gain experience in event management and the running of the end-of-year Fashion Parade, which includes students, parents, teachers industry and VIPs
Career & Learning Outcomes
Fashion Buyer
Fashion Allocator
Trend Forecaster
Product Developer
Visual Merchandiser
Marketing Manager
Stylist
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
competently demonstrate a broad understanding of the design industry, and use professional skills and knowledge to solve complex design problems
apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally ethical and responsible manner, and communicate effectively with other design professionals and the wider global design community, as an individual and in a team
develop design thinking solutions to complex problems appropriate to the social, ethical, environmental and corporate social responsibility contexts in which they are applied
engage in the process of continuing and further learning, needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of design
Pathways & Accreditation
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for entry into further postgraduate study, such as a Master of Entrepreneurship.
If you have completed an Advanced Diploma of Fashion or associate degree, you are eligible for advanced standing for up to 18 months.
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes.
REQUIREMENTS
International students must have completed Australian Year 12 or international equivalent with a pass.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from international students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
IELTS Overall 6.0 (Academic) With No Band Less Than 5.5; TOEFL IBT Overall Score 64, With Each Section No Less Than 12 For Listening, 13 For Reading, 21 For Writing, 18 For Speaking; PTE Academic English Overall 50 No Communicative Skills Less Than 42; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): 169-175; Occupational English Test (OET): Minimum Score Of C In Each Of The Four Components.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Box Hill Institute is an educational provider with three campuses in Australia- of which one is based in Melbourne- and was the ‘2016 Australian Large Training Provider of the Year’. The Institute offers courses that are pathways into a higher qualification either at Box Hill Institute or with its university partners. Students will also benefit from its modern facilities and its industry partnerships- which will help them work with industry, gain valuable hands-on experience, and broaden horizons through overseas projects. Box Hill Institute is home to approximately 40,000 students from diverse backgrounds. 85% of the Institute’s students are employed within 6 months of completing their study, and are found to earn a higher salary after graduating than university graduates.
