A Diploma of Branded Fashion Design is an introductory qualification, generally over one year of full-time study, that builds a foundation to understanding the business of what we wear and how they're made. It covers the creation of inspiring designs, developing and producing them for market with an emphasis on finding creative, strategic, sustainable and cost-effective solutions.

Led by highly regarded industry professionals, you’ll investigate the theories behind design and marketing, evaluate communication and brand-fashion strategies, and scrutinise past, present and future fashion trends. This course is an all-inclusive qualification that starts you on the journey of understanding the fashion industry from an historical, social and political point of view, as well as the creative process of taking garments from design to market. You'll be introduced to all aspects of fashion design – how to use form, shape and colour, choosing materials, technical drawing, matching ideas with purpose, and more.

Learning outcomes

Master technical drawing skills to bring your ideas to life.
Develop a commercial awareness of how to build and sustain a brand.
Learn the importance of shape and form.
Experiment with a range of styles, fabrics and patterns.

Career opportunities

Designers who can combine fresh and inspiring designs, with an understanding of how to produce for commercial success, are the ones who will thrive in the industry. You’ll graduate with a grounding in what it takes to create, build and sustain a brand and align it with a target market.

Career paths

Production
Retail
Stylist
Garment Technician
Print Developer
Fashion Illustrator