Fashion Courses

Work in the fashion design industry

TAFE SA fashion courses help you develop the skills to succeed in the fashion industry. Courses include the Flinders University Bachelors of Creative Arts in fashion and costume design delivered in partnership with TAFE SA. You’ll study product design and development, technology and garment production. Textiles, fashion illustration and pattern making are also covered, along with the business side of fashion.

Video: Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion)

Delivered in partnership, the Flinders University Bachelor of Creative Arts in Fashion gives students the best of both worlds by experiencing TAFE SA's strong practical instruction, as well as learning academic skills at Flinders University. Together it creates a fantastic dual partnership qualification for those who are seeking employment in the fashion industry.

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion)

Award Courses Help…		National Code
Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology		MST20616
Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology		MST30816
Certificate IV in Millinery		MST40416
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising		MST60116

Higher Education Help…		National Code
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) - Flinders University
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) - Flinders University

Short Courses Help…	Duration
Illustration for Fashion Design with Petar Prodanovic	15 hours
Introduction to Fashion Styling	15 weeks
Pattern Making for Beginners	15 hours
Sew Your Own Fashion	8 weeks

International Courses Help…	CRICOS Code
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising	094961F

Courses for School Students Help…	Duration
Introduction to Fashion Styling 1	16 weeks
Introduction to Fashion Styling 2	16 weeks

* Eligibility criteria applies. See course details to check if you meet the requirements for funding.

360 Degrees: Fashion Workshop

Want to know what it's like to study fashion design at TAFE SA? Click on the image for a 360-degree view of a fashion workshop and learn what it's like to undergo practical training in TAFE SA's state-of-the-art facilities. (Note: this component requires Flash support).

"I think having a technical background and prior knowledge of garment construction is to your advantage as a designer. The more you know the more you can do."

Hannah

Graduate, Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Fashion in Schools

At TAFE SA, students can get a taste of fashion retail and design while they are studying Year 10, 11 or 12 with Fashion for Schools. At our Fashion Training Centre, students will be guided by our fashion industry expert lecturers. Students will gain valuable points towards further courses as well as their SACE.