BACHELOR OF DESIGN, WITH MAJOR IN FASHION DESIGN Awarded by Raffles College Pty Ltd Trading as Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney, Australia Intakes: January, April, July and October Duration: 3 Years (Full-time) COURSE OVERVIEW The course gives students the creative and technical knowledge and skills they need to become professionals in the fashion industry. Using an integrated approach that combines creativity and applied technical proficiency, it takes students from design concepts and processes through to final production. Exploratory and experimental projects enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of fashion design. With a strong foundation in technical proficiency and a good eye for market trends, students are able to start honing their individual styles and identities through their collections. ASSESSMENT METHODS All modules will be assessed through a combination of assessments, tests, class participation and written examinations. To be awarded the Advanced Diploma, students will need to achieve a passing mark of 50% for all modules. For Degree and Master programmes, students will need to achieve the passing grade stipulated by the University for all modules. TEACHING AND LEARNING It is essential that a student is subjected to a broad range of views and experiences in order that the learning process may elicit, sometimes over a prolonged period, appropriate routes for a person to take, particularly in the latter stages of the Programme.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Costume Designer/Coordinator (for television, film or theatre) • Fashion Consultant • Fashion Designer/Assistant Designer • Fashion Entrepreneur • Fashion Forecaster • Fashion Illustrator • Fashion Merchandiser/Buyer • Fashion Photography Coordinator • Event Manager • Fashion Stylist • Pattern Designer • Pattern Maker • Production Supervisor