Certificate of Fashion Design & Garment Production
1-Year Certificate Program | No ATAR Required
The Certificate of Fashion Design & Garment Production builds the core skills needed for pathways in fashion design, fashion illustration, pattern making and garment construction. With a focus on couture and high-end ready-to-wear techniques, students develop a strong all-round fashion foundation alongside essential business and production knowledge.
The Certificate program focuses on streetwear, providing a solid entry point into fashion study. Students who wish to progress further can continue into the Diploma, which expands into areas such as lingerie, tailoring and eveningwear.
Entry Requirements
No ATAR is required for entry into the Certificate program.
Applicants are invited to contact us to arrange an interview, where previous practical experience, study or industry background may be considered. Recognition of prior learning or exemptions for selected units may be available where appropriate.
What You’ll Learn
Certificate students will develop a broad and professional skillset across design, construction and production, including:
fashion design development and illustration
pattern making and garment construction
couture and high-end ready-to-wear techniques
technical drawing and garment specification
an understanding of fashion business and production processes.
Graduates will complete the program with a strong all-round foundation and the practical confidence for a range of industry or to launch their own label.
How You’ll Learn
The Certificate program is typically completed in one year (four terms) when attending three days per week, plus 3–4 weekend workshops and independent work outside of class. Part-time study options are available, allowing students to progress at a pace that suits their schedule and commitments.
All work completed in the Certificate program is fully credited should you choose to continue into the Diploma of Fashion Design & Garment Production.
Fees & Bookings
The total Certificate program cost is approximately $Y, depending on study pace and unit selection. Fees are paid per term, allowing flexibility in how students progress through the course rather than requiring payment of the full amount upfront.
Term fees are payable in two instalments, with 50% due on enrolment and the remaining balance payable six weeks into the term.
Please note that textbooks, tools and fabric are charged separately. A full breakdown of units, fees and payment structure is included in our Info Pack.
Diploma students are welcome to review upcoming class availability and to book online
Certificate of Fashion Design & Garment Production
The Certificate of Fashion Design & Garment Production will equip you with skills you’ll need for a career in fashion design, fashion illustration, pattern making or couture dressmaking. While we specialise in couture and high-end ready-to-wear design and construction techniques, our students have a strong all-round fashion foundation and are equipped with the business knowledge and savvy to succeed in the fashion industry. The Certificate course covers street wear while the Diploma course covers street wear, lingerie, tailoring and evening wear.
〰️ mid-term enrolments open 〰️ No ATAR required
〰️ mid-term enrolments open 〰️ No ATAR required
Entrance Requirements | No ATAR
No ATAR score is required for entry. Students may apply through an interview or have achieved their NSW HSC or equivalent. Previous practical or academic experience is recognised and exemptions from units may be granted.
Certificate Duration
The Certificate program may be completed in 1 year (4 terms) attending 3 days per week plus 3-4 weekend workshops and homework. The course design is flexible and you may choose to attend part-time. All work undertaken in the Certificate Program is credited if you continue to complete the Diploma.
Certificate Teaching Format
You will work at your own pace to achieve a professional level of expertise. You won't be required to keep up with others or have to catch up on information if you miss a class. Teaching is face-to-face and the teacher to student ratio is 1 to 10 (for workshops, the ratio is 1 to 15).
Certificate Costs
Our tuition rates are competitive, starting from $22 per hour for subjects taught in the studio. Fees are charged on a term by term basis with half of the term fee due on commencement and the balance due 6 weeks into the term. Text books, tools and fabric are an extra cost.
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CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
DESIGN SUBJECTS
Fashion Design Principles I
Elements and principles of design
Colour theory and colour schemes for fashion
Application of design principles to students own designsFashion Design Principles II
The fashion cycle and the psychology of fashion
Image consulting & styling for figure types and occasions
Principles of fit that apply to different garment types
Planning alterations to completed garments to enhance fit
Adjustment of garment styles and proportion to suit different figure types
Trend forecasting, research and inspirationFashion Illustration
Mood boards and fashion communication
Development of fashion 8 & 9 head templates
Development of poses to convey mood and display garments
Drawing garments on the fashion figure
Application of watercolours, markers and coloured pencils to finished work
Flat or technical drawings and trade drawings
FASHION BUSINESS SUBJECTS
Fashion Business
Designing a range
Garment development
Specifications
Costing and sourcing materials
The legal and regulatory environment
Overseas manufacturing
Business planning and understanding balance sheets and profit and loss statements
The Australian fashion industry past and present and its relationship to the worldwide industry
Safety, sustainability & ethics in the fashion industry
Marketing and merchandising
PATTERN MAKING & GARMENT PRODUCTION MAKING
Manual grading techniques
Pattern making and grading
Garment Production
Construction techniques and finishes for commercial, high end ready to wear and couture garments
Use and maintenance of industrial and domestic sewing machines and pressing equipmentModule 1: Basic Blocks
Basic blocks for skirts, bodices & pants, pattern enlargement and variation techniques, necklines, collars & sleevesModule 2: Complex Garments
Complex dresses and blouses, unstructured jackets capes and hoodsModule 3: Lingerie & Stretch
Lingerie and stretch pattern makingNote: Certificate students complete a condensed version of the Diploma modules and will not complete as many samples as Diploma students.
PORTFOLIO & COLLECTION
Design and production of a co-ordinated range of garments
Preparation of a portfolio for those wishing to work in industry or marketing information and look books for those wishing to start a label.
Completion of a dossier of the garments you have experience in pattern making, constructing and fitting for use in your career
Note: This is the final subject. The Certificate collection requires fewer garments that are less complicated than those required in the Diploma collection.
PROGRAM DURATION
Our Certificate is designed to be taken over one year (4 terms) with an attendance pattern of three days per week. Homework is required to finish the program in this time. As we allow students to attend on a part time and short course basis the course duration is flexible based on the students’ abilities and available time. Students unable to complete work at home should allow more time to complete the program. Those who wish to complete projects using couture sewing techniques in class should allow more time to complete the course.
How You'll Learn
The Certificate course has a master curriculum that is tailored in consultation with you to ensure that classes are targeted to your skill level and requirements. Our programs are self-paced, so you'll learn at your own speed with the right level of support. Maximum class size is 10 students per teacher for practical classes and 15 students per teacher for theory work.