Bachelor of Design - International (Fashion)

Great design is happening all around the world.

If you want to travel overseas, immerse yourself in a different culture and be on pace with the design trends emerging in another country, this degree is for you.

Your degree will begin with introductory and shared impact lab units where, working with students from other disciplines, you’ll focus on problems and social issues and identify potential solutions connected to industry and community.

Your introductory studies will focus on the theory and practice of fashion design, including hands-on studies of design fabrication that form the foundation for your technical skills and associated knowledge to realise your own design ideas.

You will then build on this foundation through studies covering global fashion cultures, ethical and sustainable practices, as well as collaborative and communication skills.

In your third year of study you will spend two semesters (96 credit points) studing abroad before returning to synthesise your understanding of product development and retail readiness including developing a major final-year project.

Domestic Students

To meet the course requirements for the Bachelor of Design - International (Fashion), you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of:

• a design major (144 credit points), including four shared foundation units (48 credit points) and 96 credit points from the fashion discipline
• four school-wide impact lab units (48 credit points)
• complementary studies, made up of: design specialisation units (minimum 48 credit points) a minor, or a combination of design specialisation units and electives (unit options) (48 credit points).
• an international study year (96 credit points).

Note: Bachelor of Design - International is being introduced progressively, with first year introduced in 2019 and fourth year in 2022.

Special conditions

You'll need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for your exchange year, including:

• be currently enrolled at QUT (not deferred).
• have a GPA of at least 4.50. This must be maintained up until your time of departure for exchange.
• you must complete DYB102 Impact Lab 2: People at any stage prior to your exchange.
• be supported by your faculty, who will be asked to confirm your suitability to participate in the exchange program. They will consider any history of not meeting the standards of behaviour outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
• be financially self-sufficient for the duration of your exchange. You'll need to pay for your own travel and living expenses.
• agree to the key exchange requirements when applying for exchange. These include but are not limited to: Abiding by the QUT code of conduct whilst on exchange Attending the compulsory pre-departure session. Abiding by all exchange conditions with regards to QUT insurance and registration with Customer Care. More information about this is given on the pre-departure page.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be ineligible.

Where possible QUT will try to ensure students get their preferred study destination, but this cannot be guaranteed. However every student who meets the QUT exchange program requirements, as well as DE45 course requirements, will be able to undertake an overseas study experience.

International Students

To meet the course requirements for the Bachelor of Design - International (Fashion), you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of:

• a design major (144 credit points), including four shared foundation units (48 credit points) and 96 credit points from the fashion discipline
• four school-wide impact lab units (48 credit points)
• complementary studies, made up of: design specialisation units (minimum 48 credit points) a minor, or a combination of design specialisation units and electives (unit options) (48 credit points).
• an international study year (96 credit points).

Note: Bachelor of Design - International is being introduced progressively, with first year introduced in 2019 and fourth year in 2022.

Special conditions

You'll need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for your exchange year, including:

• be currently enrolled at QUT (not deferred).
• have a GPA of at least 4.50. This must be maintained up until your time of departure for exchange.
• you must complete DYB102 Impact Lab 2: People at any stage prior to your exchange.
• be supported by your faculty, who will be asked to confirm your suitability to participate in the exchange program. They will consider any history of not meeting the standards of behaviour outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
• be financially self-sufficient for the duration of your exchange. You'll need to pay for your own travel and living expenses.
• agree to the key exchange requirements when applying for exchange. These include but are not limited to: Abiding by the QUT code of conduct whilst on exchange Attending the compulsory pre-departure session. Abiding by all exchange conditions with regards to QUT insurance and registration with Customer Care. More information about this is given on the pre-departure page.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be ineligible.

Where possible QUT will try to ensure students get their preferred study destination, but this cannot be guaranteed. However every student who meets the QUT exchange program requirements, as well as DE45 course requirements, will be able to undertake an overseas study experience.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

• English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

Prerequisites

Successful portfolio and meeting the minimum ATAR / selection rank score.

Important dates

• Tuesday 4 August 2020

QTAC applications, intrafaculty change form, change of major or minor form and the QUT online registration form open.

• 5pm Monday 28 September 2020 (Brisbane time)

All applications and application forms close. Requests for applications and registrations after this date will not be considered. Make sure you allow adequate time to complete each stage of your application before application closing time.

How to apply

Step 1

Apply through QTAC. Current Creative Industries Faculty (CIF) undergraduate students changing course or major must instead submit an intrafaculty change form or change of major or minor form.

Step 2

Complete the QUT online registration form and upload your portfolio. You must have a valid QTAC number or current QUT student ID number to complete this step.

You must pay the non-refundable $70 application service fee via QUTPay. If you're applying via the Educational Access Scheme or the Centralised Assessment Selection Program, you are exempt from the fee.

Your application is complete once you reach the confirmation notice screen and receive your confirmation email.

Portfolio preparation

Fashion portfolio preparation

Portfolio feedback

Due to the large number of applications received, we can't provide feedback to applicants.

I need more information

Contact the Creative Industries Faculty for more information on our interview process. You can get in touch by emailing ci@qut.edu.au or calling 3138 8114.

 

 

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

Deferment

Adjustments to your selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank (or OP equivalent) will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2019

421692 Bachelor of Design International (Fashion)

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

Our fashion graduates have had a significant impact on the emerging Brisbane fashion scene and have launched internationally successful careers. They work as independent designers or with larger fashion houses. Others work as fashion stylists, international trend forecasters and product development managers.

An additional year of International studies will enhance your global employability and open unique career opportunities.

Possible careers

• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Illustrator
• Fashion Marketer
• Fashion Professional
• Fashion Writer
• Fashion retailer
• Fashion stylist
• Garment Technologist
• Merchandiser
• Personal Stylist
• Retail Buyer