If you dream of a career as a Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Designer-Maker or Production Manager, working in Sustainable Fashion, Product Innovation, Industry Transparency and Enterprise, this course is for you.
The Fashion & Sustainability course is perfect for people wanting to shape the future of the fashion industry. You will learn how to create forward-thinking fashion, with a focus on sustainability and ethical consumption. You will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working within many sectors of the industry including fashion design, reinvention, forecasting and enterprise.
With a focus on fashion futures, business strategy, and sustainable fashion business models and supply chains, you will gain the knowledge and skills to develop and manage a career in emerging fashion industries. Students will also have opportunities to apply their studies by partaking in sought-after internships at major events like Melbourne Fashion Week, Ego Expo, and more.
Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships, students have opportunities to partake in a variety of real-world fashion experiences, gaining access to industry connections.
Students will graduate with a well-rounded understanding of sustainable fashion and design, both in Australia and overseas.
→ Create, develop and produce ethical fashion products and services
→ Acquire an in-depth understanding of global fashion practices, design, and sustainability
→ Gain knowledge and experience in fashion business, styling, ethical responsibility, and zero waste techniques and technologies
→ Develop an industry relevant portfolio and capstone project
→ Study in our warehouse-style campus in the heart of Melbourne’s fashion district, with access to our world-class studios, creative spaces and classrooms
→ Partake in several opportunities including a 60-hour work placement, sought-after internships and experiences at major events like Melbourne Fashion Week, Ego Expo and more
→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements
→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three
→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees)
In a recent podcast, Sal Edwards—Program Coordinator of Fashion & Sustainability —discusses 'Breaking The Mould'; looking deeper and more critically at the obligations that brands, tastemakers, and educators have when fostering better fashion futures with sustainability at the forefront.
Clothing swaps are one of the easiest ways to encourage an ethical fashion consumption in everyone: all it requires is clothes, people, and a passion for sustainability. Carrying that same passion in hand, meet the students who commemorated National Swap Day by creating their own event on-campus!
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Head of Fashion
Program Coordinator of Fashion & Sustainability
Head of Fashion
Fashion Marketing Student
The Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) course is perfect for people wanting to shape the future of the fashion industry. Students will learn how to create forward-thinking fashion, with a focus on sustainability and ethical consumption.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
→ Create, develop and produce ethical fashion products and services
→ Acquire an in-depth understanding of global fashion practices, design, and sustainability
→ Gain knowledge and experience in fashion business, styling, ethical responsibility, and zero waste techniques and technologies
→ Develop an industry-relevant portfolio and capstone project
→ Partake in several opportunities including a 60-hour work placement, sought-after internships and experiences at major events like Melbourne Fashion Week, Ego Expo and more
→ Study in our warehouse-style campus in the heart of Melbourne’s fashion district, with access to our world-class studios, creative spaces and classrooms
→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements
→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three
→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here
The Bachelor and Diploma of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) are delivered at the George St Campus and is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code 0101951 & 0101952.
The Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) course is perfect for people wanting to shape the future of the fashion industry. Students will learn how to create forward-thinking fashion, with a focus on sustainability and ethical consumption.
The diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree (subject to academic performance).
→ Create, develop and produce ethical fashion products and services
→ Acquire an in-depth understanding of global fashion practices, design, and sustainability
→ Gain knowledge and experience in fashion business, styling, ethical responsibility, and zero waste techniques and technologies
→ Develop an industry-relevant portfolio of creative projects
→ Partake in sought-after internships and experiences at major events like Melbourne Fashion Week, Ego Expo and more
→ Study in our warehouse-style campus in the heart of Melbourne’s fashion district, with access to our world-class studios, creative spaces and classrooms
→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements
→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three
→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here
The Bachelor and Diploma of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) are delivered at the George St Campus and is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code 0101951 & 0101952.
→ Applicants will need to submit a 300-word essay on their interest in the field
→ Applicants will need to attend an admissions interview. You will be asked questions about your experience, background, and interest in the course and/or industry
→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCAL, VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent. If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age
→ The Diploma can be used as a pathway into the Bachelor degree
→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements
→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent
→ VCAL students are not eligible for the Bachelor until they have successfully completed the diploma
→ If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age
→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements
→ If none of the above qualifications have successfully been completed, applicants must be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience to apply
→ Non-Year 12 applicants may apply directly on the website, and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview
→ Year 12 applicants must apply through VTAC. VTAC opens in August each year. Place the appropriate Collarts course into one of your preferences and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview
FIRST YEAR | DESIGN PROCESS | MATERIALS & MAKING | INDUSTRY & ENTERPRISE | INDUSTRY AWARENESS |
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Trimester 1 | Fashion Design: Function | Fibres, Fabrics & Fabrication | Sustainable Fashion Business | Critical Thinking |
Trimester 2 | Fashion Design: Reinvention | Fashion Resourcing & Remaking | History of Fashion Systems | Critical Survey |
Trimester 3 | Fashion Design: Heritage | Bespoke, Couture & Slow Making | Business Strategy & Design Thinking | Fashion Styling |
SECOND YEAR | DESIGN PROCESS | MATERIALS & MAKING | INDUSTRY & ENTERPRISE | INDUSTRY AWARENESS |
Trimester 1 | Fashion Design: Futures | Zero Waste Techniques & Technologies | Ethical Business Management | Communications & Marketing |
Trimester 2 | Fashion Design: Personal Investigation | Materials & Making: Personal Investigation | Entrepreneurship | Careers Development |
Trimester 3 | Fashion Design: Capstone Project | Design Realisation: Capstone Project | Business & Entrepreneurship: Capstone Project | Industry Placement |
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