ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF Fashion & Textiles Merchandising FASHION BUSINESS
believe in your passion create your career succeed at THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE DESIGN Fashion... Design vs Business ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF FASHION & TEXTILE MERCHANDISING To be successful in the fashion industry, students must develop a sense of what the consumers want, what works, what sells and how to effectively market it. The Advanced Diploma of Fashion & Textiles Merchandising teaches students the essential business and marketing skills to succeed within this competitive industry. The Advanced Diploma of Fashion & Textiles Merchandising course offers students intensive training in fashion merchandising processes including product development, management, buying, textile design, fashion design, computer aided design, business and strategic planning and importing/exporting to give students the skills to work in their chosen area of the fashion industry. The first year is generally broken into design and product specifications, production processes (product development, pattern-making, sewing, industry communications, textiles, sourcing and supply chains) and marketing and business. In the second year, students work on developing, designing and presenting a range of clothing, from concept to final production in order to learn the business skills of management, marketing and promoting fashion labels, and scoping production options, both domestic and offshore. Students may be invited to organise a fashion parade event in collaboration with the Diploma of Styling and Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology students to showcase their collection to retail buyers and the media on the conclusion of the course. This parade is a great launch pad for students who wish to start their label and take orders on their first collection. On completion of the Advanced Diploma, students will be in a better position to obtain work within the fashion industry as they will have experienced the process of designing and developing a fashion range, through to the marketing and production stage. The Fashion & Textiles Merchandising course focuses more on the product development, marketing, merchandising and business skills. There is some overlap between the Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology course and the Advanced Diploma of Fashion & Textiles Merchandising course for example both courses cover fashion design and product development. For this reason it is good to look closely at both courses to determine which is right for you. The Applied Fashion Design & Technology course teaches students to design and produce their own garments learning sewing and patternmaking skills, whereas the Fashion & Textiles Merchandising course focuses more on the product development, marketing, merchandising and business skills. Students in the Fashion & Textiles Merchandising course only learn basic sewing and pattern making in order to understand the process. It is possible to do both courses (over two and a half years) for those students who would like to learn how to produce their own fashion designs as well as learn the business skills for running their own fashion label. Fashion Business & Styling FOR STUDENTS WITH A PARTICULAR IN- TEREST IN FASHION STYLING AND/OR WORKING FOR FASHION MAGAZINES... It is possible to combine your study with the Diploma of Styling. To find out what options are available please contact Admin at the Gold Coast Campus on 07 5593 8335. 2 3
Get Qualified! The Advanced Diploma of Fashion & TEXTILE MERCHAN- DISING is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework. On successful completion students will receive the LMT60507 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology qualification. Amazing Career Opportunities SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE ADVANCED DIPLOMA COURSE COULD LEAD YOU INTO A CAREER AS A... ASSISTANT DESIGNER FASHION GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR TEXTILE DESIGNER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT FASHION MARKETING AGENT BUSINESS OWNER FASHION BUYER FASHION FORECASTER PRODUCTION MANAGER FASHION MERCHANDISER FASHION STYLIST IMPORTER FASHION PUBLIC RELATIONS FASHION EDITOR SALES MANAGER 5
Units of Competency LMTFD3004B LMTTD4007A LMTFD4006B LMTCL2003B LMTTX2001B LMTGN2009B BSBMKG402B MSAENV272B LMTGN4019A LMTCL3009B LMTFD4018B LMTGN5001B LMTFD4003B LMTCL309B LMTFD4012B LMTFD5004B LMTFD5013B LMTFD5008B LMTGN4018A LMTFD4017B LMTTD4006A LMTTD5007A LMTFD4004B LMTFD4014B LMTTD4008A LMTFD4016B LMTGN5002B LMTFD5009B LMTGN5003B BSBMKG415A BSBMKG416A LMTGN5008A LMTFD5010B LMTFD4005B LMTFD5007B BSBMKG510B LMTGN6001B LMTGN6003B LMTGN6006A LMTGN6002B LMTGN6004B LMTTD6003A LMTFD6006B BSBDES602A LMTFD5006B LMTFD4020B DRAW A TRADE DRAWING FOR FASHION DESIGN ANALYSE TEXTILE DESIGN INFLUENCES INTERACT AND NETWORK WITH FASHION INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY FIBRES AND FABRICS IDENTIFY FIBRES, YARNS AND TEXTILE MATERIALS & THEIR USES IN TEXTILE PRODUCTION OPERATE COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY IN A TCF WORKPLACE ANALYSE CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR FOR SPECIFIC MARKETS PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES ANALYSE TCF MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING PRINCIPLES DEVELOP PATTERNS FROM A BLOCK USING BASIC PATTERNMAKING PRINCIPLES USE AND APPLY SIZING SYSTEMS APPROPRIATE FOR FASHION DESIGN PARTICIPATE IN PRODUCTION PLANNING PROCESSES ASSIST IN PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPTS DEVELOP PATTERNS FROM A BLOCK USING BASIC PATTERN MAKING PRINCIPLES DEVELOP PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR FASHION DESIGN (P) DEVELOP MARKETING PLANS FOR FASHION PRODUCTS DEVELOP MERCHANDISING PLANS FOR FASHION PRODUCTS CONDUCT FASHION DESIGN PURCHASING APPLY TCF MARKET SUPPLY SYSTEMS (P) SOURCE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES FOR PRODUCTION OF FASHION DESIGN SOURCE TEXTILE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES DEVELOP TEXTILE DESIGNS USING COMPUTER BASED DESIGN PROGRAMS CALCULATE COST ESTIMATES FOR FASHION PRODUCTS IDENTIFY CONTEMPORARY FASHION INFLUENCES AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES PRESENT AND PROMOTE TEXTILE DESIGN CONCEPTS SEW DESIGN PROTOTYPES COORDINATE QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR TCF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES COST DESIGN PRODUCTION (P) WORK WITH INTERNATIONAL TCF SUPPLY CHAINS RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL MARKETS MARKET GOODS AND SERVICES INTERNATIONALLY IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TCF MARKET (P) DEVELOP AND PRESENT CONCEPTS WITHIN SPECIFIED GUIDELINES COMMUNICATE AND SELL DESIGN CONCEPTS ANALYSE INFLUENCES ON CONTEMPORARY FASHION DESIGNS PLAN E-MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SALES OR MARKETING PLAN RESEARCH AND EVALUATE PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS MAP AND ESTABLISH TCF SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS MANAGE QUALITY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES NEGOTIATE AND MANAGE CONTRACT TO PRODUCE FINISHED DESIGN PRODUCTS DEVELOP A TEXTILE PRODUCT RANGE DEVELOP A FASHION RANGE RESEARCH GLOBAL DESIGN TRENDS EVALUATE FASHION DESIGNS AGAINST SET CRITERIA USE ELECTRONIC FASHION DESIGN TOOLS Please note: TCF is an abbreviation for Textiles, Clothing and Footwear 6
Required Equipment Course Fees learning resources & equipment are provided by us during your course of study STUDENT ID CARD $25 USB THUMB DRIVE VET FEE-HELP is a government loan scheme which assists eligible students undertaking certain courses to pay for all or part of their tuition fees. The loan allows students to study now and pay later by deferring loan repayments until your income is above the minimum repayment threshold ($54,126 in 2015-2016). Once you reach the repayment threshold, repayments are made to the Australian Government through the tax system. The Student ID Card can be used to receive discounts for software of other items from participating retailers. Students who wish to receive concession travel allowances will need a Student ID card as well as a TTCC Card. The TTCC Card is a Translink provided card that when used with your Student ID Card will allow for concessional travel. PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING We provide printing accounts for students to use the printers at each of the campuses. The minimum credit that can be purchased is $25.00 and once purchased students are provided with a login to the printers to print their items. Printed items are charged as below... * BASIC STATIONARY Students will need to provide basic stationery. A USB thumb drive is required with a recommended space of 2GB, ideally more. LAPTOP COMPUTER & DESIGN SOFTWARE Students who are accepted into the program will be required to have a laptop computer with a wireless network connection to be able to access our wireless network. Please check this course s webpage to see the laptop and software minimum requirements. MATERIALS & PRODUCT SAMPLING Students will require Swimwear Lycra Material approximately $50, and should be aware that there will be costs involved in product sampling approximately $200. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR VET FEE-HELP YOU MUST: be an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your study, meet the tax file number requirements, and have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit. IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR VET FEE-HELP Students may choose to pay for all or part of their tuition fees upfront for the entire course, academic year or unit of study and/ or can apply for a VET FEE-HELP loan for all or part of the tuition fees. Course fees are due no later than the Census date for each unit of study. Please refer to the Schedule of VET Tuition Fees for information on census dates and units of study. IF YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VET FEE-HELP To secure a position in the course, students must pay a minimum deposit as a non-refundable administration fee. Payment Plan: Weekly or fortnightly direct debit payments debited by Ezypay Pty Ltd. Payment plans will only be accepted if set up on Ezypay s direct debit system. For full details of weekly or fortnightly payment plans please contact administration, or discuss during your interview. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS This course is also available for international students, however only for the Gold Coast Campus. PRINTING / COPIES A4 A3 Black & White 10c each print / side 20c each print / side Colour 50c each print / side $1.00 each print / side I have learnt so much and gained so much confidence. It has been an amazing journey AICD has given me so many pathways and opportunities. CHONTAE, GRADUATE * IMPORTANT: Please note that pricing and minimum requirements may change without notice. To ensure correct information please always check our website for the most up to date information or contact our admin team. believe in your passion create your career succeed at THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE DESIGN 8 9
Term Dates This course runs for 56 weeks, 4 days per week, 9am-3.30pm. For a complete listing of Term start and finish dates please visit our website for this course. About Us We offer a contemporary environment for creative people that delivers innovative outcomes. we offer passionate industry recognised trainers, ongoing mentoring and industry based programs that enhance the students achievements well after the completion of their chosen course. WHO ARE WE WHAT WE DO THE DIFFERENCE We are Queensland s foremost fashion, arts and design college where creative people become creative professionals. Our campuses are located in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Oasis and Acacia. Our highly sought-after teaching staff are industry experts who deliver their courses with a passion and energy second to none. We provide the highest standard of education for a wide range of creative courses. HOW WE DO IT By providing smaller classes we create an environment where trainers engage with their students on a one to one level. Our difference stems from our ability to facilitate education at university standards whilst continuing to provide the intimacy of a smaller college. With our diverse range of courses and highly energetic and passionate teachers, students will realise their potential and be able to follow their passion. Application & Enrolment Process TO APPLY, JUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS: 1 ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW Arrange an interview time by phoning us on (07) 55 938 335. (If you live outside the South East QLD area and are unable to attend an interview, please phone us to have an application form and questionaire posted to you). 2 ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT Attend a student interview and complete the short interview questionaire and application form. 3 RECEIVE ACCEPTANCE LETTER GOLD COAST CAMPUS 14/475 Scottsdale Drive, Varsity Lakes, QLD 4227 BRISBANE CAMPUS 29 Amelia St, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 Successful applicants will receive an acceptance letter along with enrolment forms and student handbook in the mail. 4 RETURN ENROLMENT FORM To enrol return the signed enrolment form. 10 11
BELIEVE IN YOUR PASSION CREATE YOUR CAREER SUCCEED AT THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE DESIGN T 07 5593 8335 E ADMIN@AICDEDU.COM.AU WWW.AICD.EDU.AU Australian Institute of Fashion Design Pty Ltd ABN: 99 115 686 014 \ National Provider # 31301 \ CRICOS Provider # 02937A Head Office: 14/475 Scottsdale Drv, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227