Studying a TAFE SA applied fashion design and technology course will prepare you for work in the fashion industry in a variety of areas, including men's, women's and children's apparel across sports, formal, tailored, casual and bridal/special occasion market sectors. Once you have graduated, you may have the opportunity to work in a wide range of roles, including:

• designer
• product developer
• fashion marketer
• pattern maker
• sample maker
• machinist
• computer aided design (CAD) operator
• production assistant/manager.

Courses range from Certificate II through to Advanced Diploma level. You will learn practical, industry relevant skills, such as:

• principles of design
• pattern making principles
• garment construction
• fabric and fibre characteristics
• sourcing materials
• fashion drawing and trade sketching
• using electronic fashion design tools
• history of fashion
• grading
• embellishing garments
• production planning and costing
• merchandising and marketing
• developing a fashion range.

Want to know more?

See the course information or contact:

Marleston Campus
Phone: +61 8 8226 0665
Email: tcf@tafesa.edu.au