Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design)
Design
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Establish your name in the fashion industry through a comprehensive design degree that combines creativity, professional expertise, and technical skills for independent designers and garment producers.
NZ$10,345
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Gain professional design and garment production skills
Develop expertise in a range of design techniques, garment construction methods, and pattern-making for fashion applications.
Real-world industry experience
Complete industry placements with leading fashion companies, including collection-based projects, gaining firsthand knowledge of current trends and marketing.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design) at Ara Institute of Canterbury equips students with professional skills in design strategy, drawing, garment construction, and pattern making. Students can tailor their education with electives and core courses in creative practices and business skills. The programme offers opportunities for real-world industry experience, including placements, competitions, and public fashion events. In addition to practical knowledge, graduates develop essential communication and marketing abilities, preparing them for various roles in the fashion and creative industries.
Course Content
- Design strategy
- Drawing
- Garment construction
- Pattern making
- Textiles
- Creative and technical skills (construction and pattern making)
- Fashion studio practice
- Fashion product development
- Applied fashion
- Contextual studies
- Professional and contextual studies
- Photography
- Book art
- Illustration
- Content management
- Spatial design
- Screen and digital printing
- 3D motion graphics
- Painting
- Drawing methods
- Film studies
- 2D game design
- Avant Garde fashion
- Professional practice
- Studio project work
- Major final project
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Fashion or textile designerVisual merchandiser/marketerPattern maker/tailor's assistantOnline fashion retailerCostume designerSeamstressStylist/design assistant
Build skills in these industries
Fashion
