Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design
Design
A course by
Whitecliffe College
A three-year degree producing creative and industry-ready graduates for the sustainable fashion sector, with a strong focus on innovative design, ecological responsibility, and professional practice.
NZ$9,269
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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NZ$9,269
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Employment eligibility in global fashion industry
Graduates will possess the necessary skills and knowledge for various roles in the local and global fashion sector.
Critical and creative change making
Graduates will be equipped as positive and creative instigators of change for sustainability and innovation.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design at Whitecliffe offers a future-focused education integrating sustainable fashion research, theory, and creative entrepreneurship. Students develop critical and creative thinking to drive positive change in the fashion industry and produce innovative, ethical, and restorative fashion collections. The degree combines hands-on studio practice, technical and digital skills, earth-centred and regenerative design, and industry engagement, preparing graduates for employment or further study in the field.
Course Content
- Sustainable fashion research and practice
- Theoretical studies in fashion
- Creative enterprise projects
- Pattern making
- Garment construction
- Research, concept and design development
- Surface and material explorations
- Tailoring
- Creative enterprise and industry internships
- Studio practice
- Sustainable fashion practices
- Earth-centred design
- Natural dyeing
- Fashion history and theory
- Fashion illustration
- Adobe Creative Suite skills
- Collection development and professional portfolio
- Presentation at annual Whitecliffe Fashion Show
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3 with 14 credits each in three approved subjects
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