Fashion vs Clothing
UndergraduateTUA-FA106A2026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $3,749
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Fashion vs Clothing
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Identify and discuss the influence of social, political and design issues on fashion design.
- Accurately communicate through technical garment drawing and fashion illustration key design elements and principles for apparel according to historical fashion periods.
- Critically reflect on the application of recognisable fashion design elements and the role of the designer in the context of defined historical periods.
- Employ digital design software and techniques to develop contemporary design adaptations based on research findings.
- Apply appropriate digital techniques to professionally present research findings and design outcomes.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
In this subject, students are introduced to various social, political and design influences that have defined historical fashion periods. Examination of several case studies of fashion occurrences will inform students of the issues, attitudes and foundations that may lead up to the formation of a fashion, the role of the designer in that process and its effect on general dress behaviour as a result. Students will analyse and apply knowledge of the history of fashion to reflect on the fashion design process and the development of their own design handwriting whilst extending technical drawing and illustration skills. Students continue to develop their technical proficiency and ability to accurately communicate their design outcomes as they are introduced to specialist software applications and techniques.
- Research Reflection (25%)
- Technical Drawing Folio (40%)
- Adaptation Folio (35%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TUA-BFD-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Branded Fashion Design
Elective
- TUA-DSN-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Design
Additional requirements
- Software requirements - Students require access to specialist design software.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Diploma of Branded Fashion Design
UndergraduateTUA-BFD-DIP
UndergraduateTUA-DSN-DIP