Your studies prepare you for a career as a fashion designer or in other roles related to the fashion industry. You'll work predominantly in a studio-based environment, developing practical fashion design skills and working on a range of fashion projects.
Year 1The first year introduces you to the fundamentals of fashion design practice including drawing, concept development, pattern cutting and sewing. You'll also learn about some of the historical contexts of fashion, and will take the first courses of your chosen minor in the second semester.
In Semester 1, you study the following core courses:In Semester 2, you study:You'll also start your courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.
Year 2Working in studios, you'll explore unconventional pattern-making methods, undertake 'live' industry projects, and will align your design practice with new understandings from your theory course.
You study the following courses:You'll also continue to take courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.
Year 3At the heart of your final year is a major design project where you pursue self-directed creative research, leading to design-focused outputs for your chosen area. This should ideally respond to your personal and professional career goals.
You study the following courses:You'll also continue to take courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.
Workplace experienceYou complete 60 hours of workplace experience in the fashion design industry - a great opportunity to network, gain work experience and develop your CV and portfolio.
Recent placements included:
- Karen Walker
- Huffer
- Stolen Girlfriends Club
- Ruby
Build your degreeUse our online tool to build your own degree and see what your three years of study could look like.
https://www.aut.ac.nz/courses/te-tohu-paetahi-mo-te-hoahoa-bachelor-of-design/fashion-design-major
