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CERTIFICATE IV IN FASHION DESIGN

Published 7 November 2020 · Academy of Design
Fashion Design is about the creation of a design through to production and  commercial sale. Students will study the history of fashion right through to learning about the latest International trends and learning forecasting tools – to be able to create and meet with latest emerging fashion trends. Pattern Making and Sewing is also an integral part of the fashion design process. You will learn the skills to pattern make and convert all your designs into wearable commercial garments. The Academy trains on commercial sewing machines to remain as close to industry requirements as possible.  Fashion Business is also a very important part of your training. Learning to use the latest software to trade sketch, create production documents, costings, grading and marketing. We have a high standard in training with lots of opportunities to take part in competitions, industry events, work with photographers and stylists in the creation of portfolio images. We have a high standard and output in portfolio – especially with the resources of makeup artists, stylists, photographers and commercial studios available to our fashion department.

20th February 2015

Term 1 – FRIDAY /Days are subject to change Class Size15-20 (Limited places / applications are date & priority listed)  Course TitleCertificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & TechnologyCourse CodeLMT41007CRICOSN/ATarget MarketVET School students, Part-time students, Mature age students.   DurationDelivery Mode LocalPart-time / 1.5 Year / 1 day a week face-to-face.  Internationaln/a    LocationPacific Fair CampusDelivery Hours(QTH Recommended)Fee infoVET School student course fee / private course fee How To EnrolComplete an Enquiry Form (See How to Enrol page) You will receive a “Welcome” letter that assists you with the enrolment process.Equipment

Order from the Academy:

1. Patternmaking Pack:
  1. Textbook:
“Patternmaking for Fashion Design” by Helen Joseph-Armstrong (approx. $100) 2.    Ruler Kit, includes: 2 x Set Squares, Curved Ruler & Grading Ruler ($120)
  1. Dart Marker ($3.90)
  2. Tracing Wheel ($16.77)
  3. Pattern hooks ($1.63 x 5)
TOTAL $ 148.82 2. Garment Construction Pack: 1.   Bobbin Case ($16.13) 2.   Bobbins x 5 ($1.88 each= Total $9.40) TOTAL $ 25.53 The following equipment must be supplied by student: Patternmaking:
  • A3 Spiral bound sketchbook with 120 pages (60 sheets)
  • Mechanical Refill Pencils & Refills
  • Rubber
  • 0.4 mm Felt Pens: Black, Red, Blue
  • Black Fine Point Permanent Marker (e.g. “Sharpie” brand)
  • Paper Scissors (large, to cut cardboard)
  • Glue Stick
Sewing:
  • A4 arch lever folder
  • A4 plastic sheet protectors (one pack of 50 available from Officeworks)
  • A4 Black card (one pack of 50)
  • 4 meters of Calico fabric, either bleached (white) or unbleached (cream)*
  • Sewing box* (or storage container) to store the following equipment:
    • Fabric scissors (good quality)*
    • Snips*
    • Chalk (preferably pencils)*
    • Unpicker*
    • Measuring tape*
    • Pins – with pearl or coloured heads only! (NOT small metal heads)*
NOTE: Equipment marked with * are available online from “M.Recht” or from Spotlight Retail Store. Additional equipment required for other subjects: Fashion Illustration, Production Practices and Design & Product Development:
  • A3 sketchbook with 120 pages (60 sheets)
  • A3 Display book for portfolio
  • Colour pencils – good quality & at least 24 pack (e.g. “Derwent” brand)
  • Lead pencils: 2B, 4B and 6B
  • Sharpner
  • For Week 3: Illustrator Felt Pens (“Copic” or “Touch” brand, available from art stores:
Riot, Musgrave Art Supplies etc. or online)”:
  • 1x Barely Beige
  • 1x Warm Grey
Textiles and Business Studies:
  • A4 arch lever folder x 2
  • Dividers with Tabs (tab width suitable for plastic sheet protectors) x 2
  • A4 plastic sheet protectors (one pack of 50)
  • A4 Black card (one pack of 50)
  • Craft Glue
History & Research and Colour & Design Theory:
  • USB memory stick (at least 16GB)
We recommend for students to purchase an external hard drive to store work for entire duration of the course. NOTE: Students must have all equipment prior to commencing the course. Patternmaking paper will be supplied by the Academy of Design. Please contact Academy of Design Administration or Trainer during office hours, if you have any further queries regarding the above. Additional equipment required for completing own garment designs: Patternmaking:
  • Equipment purchased from start of course
Garment Construction:
  • Fabrics & trims etc. for own Designs
  • Equipment purchased from start of course
Ensure that you have all above equipment prior to starting own garment designs. Patternmaking paper will be supplied by the Academy of Design. Please contact the Academy of Design Administration or Trainer during office hours, if you have any further queries regarding the above. Academy of Design Copyright C 2012. P.O.Box 9, Pacific Fair, Broadbeach Waters, Queensland 4218

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