|  What
is fashion design?
The fashion industry pivots on the ever changing, high-energy
profile and excitement of the international design world.
The brightest and best fashion designers rise to become
global brand names, media personalities, business leaders
or, ultimately, celebrated creative icons symbolising
the unique look, feel and attitudes of their era. Fashion
designers influence and respond to social change by
setting trends in visual culture and global commerce.
Fashion design is about expressing a passion for line,
shape, texture, colour, drape and fabric, underpinned
with a sensitive and astute understanding of design
history viewed through the lens of contemporary culture.
Designing for fashion is about creating innovative
and inspiring garments that enhance the body, personality
and  character
of individuals. Fashion also expresses the identity
of different generations, groups and market segments
within the diverse and vibrant society of today. Fashion
designers travel extensively building global product
knowledge and seeking cultural stimulation, while adapting
the latest and greatest into every signature range they
design and produce.
Fashion students enter a stimulating environment where
creative subjects such as fashion design, fashion drawing,
textile design and colour are balanced with a thorough
knowledge of pattern making and garment construction
and fashion-specific computer aided design.
Students perfect their visual communication and design
skills on paper through drawing, then use their technical
knowledge to create exciting, innovative and accurate
fashion garments in fabric for showcasing in the two
Whitehouse fashion parades held annually.
duration: 4 semesters full-time
study mode: full-time or part-time
The Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design and Textiles
prepares  you
to work in a professional design capacity in fashion
design and related design industries.
As you progress in your learning, you will develop
your own creative garment designs from concept to fruition,
including construction, merchandising and marketing.
The assessment methods used in the program are engaging
and complementary, including practical and written assignments,
portfolio preparation, critiques, presentations, practical
and written examinations, exhibitions, role-play and
simulation.
On successful completion, you will graduate with an
essential range of creative skills and industry knowledge
required to actively pursue your design ambitions both
locally and overseas.
stage 1
  Whitehouse
programs are 'hands on' from day one. At the start of
the program, you will be introduced to the fundamental
principles and practices of design.
Learning throughout Stage 1 develops from a strong
foundation through subjects such as Design Throughout
History, Cultural History and Colour Theory and Applications.
This is complemented by increasing emphasis on practical
outcomes in subjects that introduce Fashion and Textile
Design, Drawing, Design Computing, Patternmaking and
Garment Construction, along with Trade Design and Professional
Practice Fundamentals.
semester 1 subjects :
Introductory Design for Fashion
Introduction to Figure Drawing for Fashion
Flat Patternmaking Fundamentals
Garment Construction Fundamentals
Trade Design
Technical Drawing Fundamentals for Fashion
Textile Design Fundamentals
Colour Theory and Applications
Design Throughout History
semester 2 subjects :
Fashion Design and Adaptation
Fashion Drawing
Applied Patternmaking 1
Garment Construction 1
Custom Textile Design
Design Computing Fundamentals
Professional Practice Fundamentals
Cultural History 1
Vocational Work Experience (optional)
stage 2
In Stage 2 of the program, you will be expected to demonstrate
increasing design sophistication and technical competence.
The development and refinement of practical skills
continues, with students designing and constructing
increasingly complex fashion pieces while progressively
developing their digital design and computer drafting
skills.
The emphasis in the second stage of the program is
on professional practice in a variety of contexts -
for example, working with others or freelancing.
You will also participate in two industry placements
where you apply your learning in a practical workplace
context, and begin to establish your design industry
network.
At the successful completion of the program, you will
step out into the workforce with an extensive design
portfolio, quality skills and industry experience that
demonstrate your creative and practical capabilities
and professionalism to potential employers, locally
and overseas.
semester 3 subjects :
Fashion Design and Identity
Fashion Illustration
Textile Design Applications and Extensions
Applied Patternmaking 2
Garment Construction 2
Computer Illustration 1
Business Communication
Applied Professional Practice
CADD Patternmaking Fundamentals
Cultural History 2
Industry Placement 1
semester 4 subjects :
Contemporary Fashion Design
Fashion Sketching and Rendering
Concept Development
Millinery
Light Tailoring and Grading
Garment Construction 3
Computer Illustration2
Applied CADD
Patternmaking
Project Management
Industry Placement 2
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