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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) - Flinders University
TAFE SA Code: UNIFL0007

Study pathway: Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST50122)
2025 start

Description

If you’re excited for a career in costume design for film, television, or theatre, then your future starts here. Become a costume designer, creative director, or production assistant with this degree from Flinders University offered in partnership with TAFE SA. Study in our specialised fashion studios and workshops as you develop the skills and techniques to design patterns and produce finished costumes. You’ll also learn about the history of costumes and the details of period pieces. Get hands-on experience working on in-house student performance projects in dance, film and other performing arts, so you have the confidence and skills you need when you graduate.

Higher Education
Duration
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3 years 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Fashion Designer
Fashion Designer
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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide City

234721

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full & Part Time Full & Part Time Full & Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements


Information Sessions


 Adelaide City Campus - Fashion and Costume Room D.G09 (Sector D, Ground floor)
 Tuesday 13th May 2025, 6.00pm-8.00pm
 Adelaide City

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Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Two textbooks (Technical Drawing for Fashion by Basia Szkutnicka and the Swatch Book (2nd Edition) by Clive Hallet - $121

Fees

Full Fee
$16,614
This course is conducted in conjunction with a University provider, fees are paid directly to the partner provider and may differ between institutions.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    FEE-HELP

    FEE-HELP is a Government loan scheme that assists eligible higher education students enrolled in eligible higher education courses to pay their tuition fees. Eligible students can choose to use a FEE-HELP loan to cover all or part of their tuition fees.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Costume designer, creative director, pattern maker, product developer, buyer, production assistant, trend forecaster.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Higher Education

    Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST50122)
    This qualification is intended for assistant design and product development roles in the fashion industry, as well as assistant roles associated with managing fashion product as part of a fashion enterprise. Skills include design and product development, as well as technical production skills to support management and fashion businesses. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 9 core units and 16 elective units.

    Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) - Flinders University
    The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) is a Flinders University degree offered in collaboration with TAFE SA*. The degree gives you the skills to design patterns and construct costumes as well as giving you knowledge of costumes from different periods of time. You will have the opportunity to apply your practical and research skills in a performance project for either stage or screen. *Students will enrol concurrently in the Flinders' Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) and the TAFE SA Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles [MST50122].

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) - Flinders University
UNIFL0007
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