Fashion Designing courses

About Diploma Of Design (fashion & Sustainability) in Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)

The Diploma of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of fashion and sustainability. The course ensures students develop practical skills and experience required to gain employment in the field of sustainable fashion business models and supply chains.

Throughout the diploma, you will:

• Create, develop and produce ethical fashion products and services;
• Develop an in-depth understanding of global fashion practices, textile design, and sustainability;
• Gain knowledge and experience in fashion business, styling, ethical responsibility, and zero waste techniques and technologies;
• Develop an industry relevant portfolio of creative projects;
• Study in our warehouse-style campus in the heart of Melbourne’s fashion district;
• Partake in sought-after internships and experiences at major festivals like Melbourne Fashion Week, Ego Expo and more. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• High school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English).

 English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) Tuition Fees

Fee per trimester at Collarts: AUD 10,880

• Diploma: 2 Trimesters (AUD 21,760)
• Diploma of Entertainment Journalism: 3 Trimesters (AUD$ 32,640)
• Bachelor’s Degree: 6 Trimesters (AUD 65,280)
• Double Degree: 9 Trimesters (AUD 97,920)

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

As well as a successful interview and/or audition, and/or submission of personal statement, you must be able to submit the following documents: 

• Copy of high school transcripts that demonstrate successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. These transcripts must be certified and translated (if originals are not in English). 
• A copy of English test score results from the last 18 months, evidencing IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (TOEFL or PTE equivalent can also be accepted). Applicants for the Diploma of Entertainment Journalism will require an IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Collarts can also recommend English language colleges with a direct pathway if you need to study English before you start.
• Certified copy of your passport. 
• Certified copy of your current visa, if you are currently residing in Australia.

* Please note some countries and citizenships are required to use an Education Agent to assist with their application which may include Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements to be met in accordance with The Australian Department of Home Affairs – DHA.

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