Bachelor of Arts (Textile Design)

3 years full-time

Learning and teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

Year 1

You will learn a range of design processes, plus colour, technical and mark-making skills to develop visual concepts through to textile sampling and CATD simulations.

Experience is hands-on in printing, weaving and machine knitting. You will learn repeat design; develop croquis, colour, media and illustration techniques; create resource books; and develop folio and presentation skills. You will use Photoshop (and later Illustrator) for repeat design and storyboarding.

Year 2

You will specialise in surface pattern design (print) or constructed textiles (knit and weave) and will experience designing for a broad range of projects using specialist CATD software. Industry projects are introduced to students in this year with the cultural and social aspects of textile design and a University elective to develop research and writing skills. Competitions, awards and the option for an international fashion and textile exchange are offered in this year.

Year 3

You'll learn about the textile business and careers, with an emphasis on creating the right folio for industry and small business presentations. You are given real-time projects and awards in this final year to create a folio of diverse projects that emphasise your skills and capabilities. You also participate in the end of year degree show by exhibiting project work to industry and community partners. New Industry Partnership Awards this year include projects with Australian Country Spinners, Country Road fashion; Ladelle homewares and RMIT School of Architecture and Design.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

In this assessable component of the textile business and careers course, you'll be placed with a diverse range of organisations like Country Road, Dryen, Warwick, Mill & Mia, Akira Isogawa, Linen House, Longina Phillips, Seed, Vixen and Beci Orpin.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Fabrics designed by textile designers are used in all aspects of fashion, from streetwear to sportswear, from evening wear to intimate apparel.

In homewares and soft furnishings, textile designers create bed linen, table linen, carpets, laminates and decals for ceramics. In the automotive, defence, sportswear and aerospace industries, textile designers are involved in technical textiles, performance testing and smart fabric applications.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

Program entry requirements

Prerequisites

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Selection tasks

Folio presentation: applicants will be contacted to attend a folio presentation. Applicants must attend the folio presentation between 10 and 21 June.

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

Equity access

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give applicants extra consideration, which may improve your prospects of studying at RMIT.

Tuition fees vary according to program and are adjusted annually.

In a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) your tuition fee is shared between you and the Commonwealth Government - if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

• pay all or part of your student contribution up front and receive a 10% discount, or
• defer your tuition fees through the HECS-HELP loan scheme.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.

Other fees

In addition to tuition fees you will also pay the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

There may be other additional expenses and administrative fees associated with your studies.

Graduates of the Diploma of Textile Design and Development may be eligible to apply for exemptions.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

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