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Australian Accredited MST50119 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

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Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
IDI Module 4
Module 5
Module 7
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11
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Module 1

Fundamentals of Design

The first module is an introduction to the fundamentals of design, covering various aspects of the initial design research and process.

– You will be introduced to different elements and principles of design that will be the foundation for your design development.
– You will understand the colour theory and psychological impact of colors that will help to create better visual presentations and designs.
– Understanding Different aspects of Art, Craft and Design and studying the work by different artists and craftsmen.
– Learn to analyze and develop an eye to look at the finer details beginning your design journey.

Units covered in this module:

Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Module Content :

  • Getting Started
  • Welcome To FDI!
  • Modules
  • Videos
  • Course Contributors
  • How to Use Our Course
  • What do I Need?
  • Software and Devices
  • Materials
  • What is Fashion Design?
  • What is Fashion Design?
  • Introduction to Art, Craft, & Design
  • Introduction
  • What is Art?
  • Forms of Art
  • What is Craft?
  • Types of Craft
  • What is Design?
  • Categories of Design
  • Classification of Design
  • Three-Dimensional
  • Confluence of 2D to 3D
  • Cross Collaboration of Art, Craft, and Design
  • Elements of Design
  • What are the Elements of Design?
  • Line
  • Colour
  • Shape
  • Form
  • Space
  • Texture
  • Principles of Design
  • What are the Principles of Design?
  • The 9 Major Principles of Design are:
  • Repetition
  • Gradation
  • Rhythm
  • Radiation
  • Contrast
  • Dominance
  • Proportion
  • Balance
  • Unity and Harmony
  • Colour Theory
  • Introduction
  • Colour Wheel
  • Primary Colours
  • Secondary Colours
  • Tertiary Colours
  • Colour Schemes
  • Hue
  • Value
  • Saturation
  • Temperature
  • Muted Colours
  • Neutrals
  • Colour Systems and Colour Mixing
  • Colour Combination
  • Colour Psychology
  • Introduction
  • Psychological Impact of Colours
  • Colour Implications
  • Colour Across Cultures
  • Colours Across Industries
  • Conclusion

Module 2

Work Health & Safety Standards

Summary:

The module helps in understanding the various responsibilities for a safe work environment and applying quality standards.

– Learning about the different practices followed in the industry to maintain the Standards that are applicable to the TCF industry.
– Knowledge about the various risk and safety management procedures.
– Learning about quality assurance and the various aspects of quality control in the fashion industry.

Units covered in this module:

Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Module Content :

  • Work Health Safety & Quality Standards
  • Introduction
  • WHS Policies & Procedures
  • Importance of WHS Policies
  • WHS Regulatory Framework
  • WHS: Hierarchy of Control Measures
  • ILO–Safety and Health in Textile, Clothing and Footwear
  • Terms and Definitions
  • Safe Work Environment
  • Worker Rights & Responsibilities
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Health and Safety Representatives (HSRS)
  • Hazards and Risks
  • Safety Rules & Instructions
  • Important Safety Rules & Instructions
  • Safe Sewing Machine Use
  • Safe Scissors Use
  • Safe Needles Use
    • Safe Spray Guns Use
    • Safe Iron Use
    • Safe Delivery and Storage
    • Emergency Management
    • Legislation
    • Emergency Procedures
    • Emergency Plans
    • Emergency Equipment
    • Risk Management
    • Understanding the Organisation’s WHS “Risk Picture”
    • What is Incident Reporting?
    • When do You Need to Report an Incident?
    • Initial Incident Information
    • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • What Is Personal Protective Equipment?
    • Safety Signs
    • Mandatory Sign
  • Restriction Sig
  • Danger Sign
  • Warning Sign
  • Emergency Information Sign
  • Quality
  • What is Apparel Quality?
  • QC Tools in Apparel Industry
  • Histogram
  • Check Sheet
  • Ishikawa Diagram or Cause-and-Effect Diagram
  • Pareto Chart
  • Scatter Diagram
  • Control Chart
  • Stratification Check Sheet (Tally Sheet)
  • Apparel Standards
  • How do Apparel Standards Work?
  • Workplace Standards/Sops
  • Conclusion
  • Assignment Two

    • Module 3

    The Fashion Industry

    Summary:

    In this module, you will learn how the fashion industry, a multibillion-dollar global enterprise devoted to the business of making and selling clothes functions.

    – You will learn about the fashion calendar and the important aspects of planning ahead for the fashion seasons.
    – You will learn about Legendary fashion designers and world-class fashion houses/ boutiques, museums, exhibitions, and fashion shows.
    – Knowledge about the big fashion world out there beyond the fashion capital cities.
    – You will learn about terms and terminology associated with the Fashion Industry.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • Welcome to the World of Fashion
  • Introduction to the World of Fashion Design
  • Brief History on Fashion Design
  • Divisions of Apparel
  • Haute Couture
  • Avant Garde
  • Futuristic Couture
  • Luxury Brands
  • Premium Brands
  • Mid-Luxury/Ready-to-Wear (RTW)
  • High-Street Fashion and the Mass Market
  • Discount Outlet
  • Size and Age Divisions
  • Baby (Preemie, 0-24 Months)
  • Toddler (2t-6t)
  • Little Kid (4-6x)
  • Big Kid/Tween (7-16)
  • Misses and Petite
  • Tall
  • Plus
  • Women’s Sizing
  • Unisex Clothing
  • Types of Apparel for Women
  • Swimwear
  • Loungewear and Lingerie
  • Tops and Trousers
  • Dresses and Skirts
  • Maternity Wear
  • Workwear
  • Outerwear
  • Activewear
  • Eveningwear
  • Bridalwear
  • Fashion Seasons
  • Working a Year Ahead in Fashion
  • Spring/Summer Collections
  • Fall/Winter Collections
  • Holiday
  • Resort
  • Fashion Capitals
  • Paris
  • New York
  • London
  • Milan
  • Antwerp
  • Tokyo
  • Emergent Capitals
  • Global Fashion Calendar
  • Historical
  • The Modern Fashion Calendar
  • Fashion Technology
  • Nanotechnology (NT)
  • AI Technology
  • 3D Printing
  • Smart Clothing Technology
  • Trend and Fashion Forecasting
  • Megatrends
  • Macrotrends
  • Microtrends
  • Fads
  • Fast Fashion
  • Environmental and Social Cost of Fast Fashion
  • Subcultures
  • Bohemian
  • Gothic
  • Grunge
  • Punk
  • Preppy
  • Streetwear
  • Normcore
  • Genderless
  • Hipster
  • Design Flow Process
  • The Fashion Project Brief
  • The Concept Stage
  • The Development Stage
  • Draping and Pattern -Making
  • Fittings
  • The Sample Stages
  • Top
  • The Merchandising/Production Stages
  • Fashion Roles and Communication
  • Key Terms
  • Conclusion
  • Assignment Three

    • Module 4

    Textiles and Clothing

    Summary:

    In this module, you will learn about textile fibers, yarns, and fabric types, characteristics and designing along with labeling & care of fabrics.

    – You will get the knowledge of various aspects of the properties & manufacturing process of Fiber to Final Fabric.
    – You will learn the textile development process and identification of fabrics that will help you in further developing your collection.
    – You will be performing textile tests and analyzing the wide variety of fabrics.
    – You will study about the Technical, smart and emerging textiles.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

    • Introduction: What Are Textiles?
    • Overview: TCF Industry
    • Differentiating Between Fiber, Yarn & Fabrics
    • Fibre
    • Classification of Fibres
    • Yarn
    • Types of Yarn
    • Manufacturing Process of Yarn
    • Features & Characteristics of Fibre, Yarn & Fabric
  • Fabric Construction
  • Weaving
  • Knitting
  • Non- Wovens
  • Trade Names For Fabrics and Textile Materials
  • Common Fabric Defects
  • Textile Processing
  • Quality Using Established Quality Indicators
  • Implications for Handling
  • Fabric Finishes
  • Textile Testing
  • Fabric Identification
  • Implication for Production
  • Computing Skills & Software in Textile Industry
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary

    • Module 5

    Fashion History & Contextual Studies

    This Module highlights the fashion trends and contextual studies through the key designers, styles, and periods to trace the evolution of historical fashion in the social, economic, and political contexts from the mid-nineteenth up to the current time.

    – You will gain knowledge of major ideas, developments, concepts, and theories in historical and contemporary fashion design.
    – You will be able to understand the factors that affect the fashion during a particular period.
    – Will help you understand the process of fashion evolution that will become an inspiration to develop contemporary fashion ideas that are relevant to the current times.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • Introduction: What is Fashion?
  • Early Fashion Icons
  • The Genesis of Couture.
  • What is the Function of Designers?
  • The Modern Era
  • The Fashion Atelier
  • La Belle Epoque & The Edwardian Era
  • Wartime
  • The Roaring Twenties: The Jazz Age in America
  • 1930s, The Great Depression
  • 1940s: WWII
  • 1960s, Space-age Optimism and the Vietnam War
  • 1970s, Anything Goes. Disco, Glam Rock, Punk Rock, and More
  • 1980-present Day. The Designer Decades and Globalization
  • Nineties Designer Womenswear
  • The Designer Decades and Globalization
  • Current Fashion Icons
  • 2000-present: Legendary Designers Mcqueen and Prada
  • Current Designers on the Conceptual Edge
  • Tech Pioneer, Iris Van Herpen
  • Design Genius and Innovation
  • The Dominance of Athleisure
  • Sustainable Fashion and Climate Change
  • Pop Art Influence
  • Smart Fabrics: Designing the Future
  • Future Fashion
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary

    • Module 6

    Fashion Sketching & Illustration

    Summary:

    In this module, you will learn the process of fashion illustration and rendering that will play an integral part to develop and communicate your design ideas visually.

    – You will learn about the history of fashion illustration, analyse the work by different illustrators and the way they communicate their ideas.
    – You will get to know various tools and techniques that are used in the illustration and rendering process.
    – You will get the Knowledge and tips to communicate your ideas of components like hairstyles, colouring different skin tones, textile rendering, accessories, and ornamentation through illustrations.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • Illustrating Womenswear
  • Designer Illustration and Editorial Illustration?
  • Fashion Illustration as a Career
  • History of Fashion Illustrations
  • Tools Used for Fashion Illustration
  • Introduction To Digital Tools Used for Illustration
  • Preparing Your Illustrations
  • Female Fashion Heads
  • Rendering Figures in Color
  • Drawing and Rendering Garment Details
  • Drawing Flats
  • Drawing the Female Fashion Figure
  • Female Fashion Head
  • Rendering Figures in Colour
  • Drawing and Rendering Garment Details
  • Drawing Clothes on the Female Figure
  • Swimwear
  • Lingerie
  • Active and Athleisure Wear
  • Casual Wear
  • Print, Stripes and Thread Embroidery
  • Fabric Manipulation
  • Lightweight Fabrics and Transparencies
  • Fringe & Leather Belt
  • Tailored Garments
  • Rendering Fall Garments
  • Illustrating Evening Wear
  • Drawing Accessories
  • Illustrating Your Collection
  • Digitally Manipulating Illustrations: Adobe Photoshop Techniques
  • Research & Sketchbook
  • Technical Flats
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary

    • Module 7

    Sewing Technology

    Summary:

    This module is a practice-based module that will skill you for basic sewing of garments and understand the different components of the apparel manufacturing process.

    – You will learn about the parts, functioning and maintenance of a sewing machine.
    – You will learn about different components, parts and finishes that are used in the production of garments.
    – It will help you evaluate and understand the quality parameters and standards that are followed in the industry.
    – You will develop different samples of sewing and have a hand -on understanding of the complete dress-making process.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • The History of Sewing
  • Machine Orientation and Safety
  • Appropriate PPE for Sewing
  • The Importance of Measurements and Sewing
  • Sewing Quality and Fashion
  • Materials & Tools in Sewing
  • Operation of a Sewing Machine
  • Basic Sewing Elements
  • Darts
  • Sewing Darts
  • Pleats
  • Gathers
  • Tucks
  • Seam Finishes
  • Hemline Finishings
  • Pockets
  • Sewing Necklines
  • Closures & Fasteners
  • Plackets and Sleeve Openings
  • Waistbands and Facings Attachment
  • Sewing Defects & Repairs
  • Garment Alteration
  • Maintenance and Repair of The Sewing Machine
  • Garment Industry Overview
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary

    • Module 8

    Pattern Making

    Summary:

    In this module you will learn about the various pattern making processes, develop patterns & layout that will help you construct to achieve that flawless fitted garment.

    – You will learn about unconventional materials and tools that are used in the pattern making process.
    – You will understand the terminologies associated with the process, that will help you to communicate with the experts in the field.
    – You will be introduced to the process of measuring a human body, several types of dress forms and standard measurement charts.
    – You will learn Industry standards and procedures involved in the presentation, recording, and filing finished patterns in the storage system.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • Methods of Pattern Making
  • Drafting
  • Draping
  • Principles of Draping
  • Flat Paper Pattern Making
  • Elements of Pattern Making
  • Tools and Terminologies
  • Measuring Human Body & Dress Form
  • Standard Measurement Chart
  • Preparing to Drape
  • Dart Manipulation
  • Facing & Lining
  • Basic Bodice (Drape)
  • Basic Bodice
  • Princess Seam
  • Basic Sleeve
  • Gathered Sleeve
  • Basic Skirt (Drape)
  • Basic Skirt
  • A-Line Skirt
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary

    • Module 9

    Draping

    Summary:

    In this module, you will learn the process of positioning and pinning the fabric on a dress form is called draping, that can be used to create the basic pattern or to design organically by playing with the fabric on the form.

    – You will learn about the various tools and materials that will help you drape efficiently and get a desired outcome.
    – You will get the knowledge of various steps involved in Pre-Preparation for draping, like taping the dress form, muslin preparation and fabric selection.
    – You will also learn about the tips like pinning directions and grainline that will help you achieve quality outcomes.
    – The final process in this module will involve creating a dress with various components like darts, seam, marking the garments with labeling.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • Importance of Draping
  • Insight to Drape
  • Concept of Dress Form
  • Types of Dress Form
  • Sizes of Dress Form
  • Marking and Taping the Dress Form
  • Preparing the Block for Draping
  • Muslin Types, Preparation
  • Marking and Trueing
  • Preparing to Drape
  • Transferring Drape to Paper Pattern
  • Draping Round Necklines
  • Draping a Cowl
  • Draping Basic Sleeves
  • Draping Raglan Sleeve
  • Draping a Gore Skirt
  • Draping a Classic Dress with Darts
  • Draping a Dress
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary

    • Module 10

    Surface Ornamentation

    Summary:

    In this module you will learn about the techniques of surface ornamentation, fabric manipulation and indigenous dyeing & printing.

    – This will help you understand the transformation of art to modern fabrics ornamentation by various kinds of tools and techniques which come from various parts of the world.
    – This module will help you study the various indigenous techniques and cultures that practice the same art in their own unique ways.
    – Knowledge of ornamentation and manipulation techniques from around the world that are popular amongst designer and textile industry today for value addition.
    – Will provide information on environment safety laws associated with dyeing, printing, and process for creating a design.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • Materials & Tools
  • Embroidery
  • Dyeing
  • Printing
  • Quilting
  • Patchwork
    • Appliqué
    • Cutwork
    • Pleating
    • Heat Setting
    • Pin Tucking
    • Smocking
  • Natural Dyeing
  • Indigenous Dyeing Techniques
  • History of Shibori
  • Indigenous Printing Techniques
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary

    • Module 11

    Merchandising & Marketing

    Summary:

    In this module you will learn the fundamental skills and acquire knowledge necessary to guide and operate in the real fashion industry in both local and international realities.

    – This will help you in learning the basic theories of consumer behavior and psychology by using various research techniques and application of data analysis.
    – It will give you knowledge regarding the fashion supply chain that includes the process from design to reaching the consumer.
    – You will understand and analyze various promotional and marketing strategies that are commonly used in the TCF industry.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • History of Fashion Retail
  • Retail Today
  • Evolution of Supply Chains
  • Evolution of Manufacturing
  • History of Marketing
  • Evolution of Marketing
  • Fashion Marketing Today
  • Marketing Tools and Techniques
  • Market Research
  • Pest Analysis
  • Swot Analysis
  • Understanding Macro and Micro Factors
  • The Marketing Mix
  • The 4 P’s of Marketing Mix
  • The 4 C’s of Marketing Mix
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • 5 Important R’s
  • Data Analysis
  • Buying
  • Range Planning
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Plan
  • Impact of Technology
  • Evolution of Tech Across Fashion
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary

    • Module 12

    Building a Fashion Collection

    Summary:

    This Module is an amalgamation of the topics learnt from the fundamentals of design, skills based and technical subjects that help you in collection development.

    – You will learn about the fashion design process from conceptualization, designing, range planning, sample development and launching your collection.
    – You will learn to apply creative methodologies to help you organize your collection.
    – This will help you to explore and understand the various career opportunities in the world of Fashion.
    – It will help you to analyze, compare different periods and styles in design, and describe the garments and accessories that make up a fashionable outfit.
    – You will learn to communicate and represent a fashion story.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • Fashion Line
  • Fashion Collection
  • Collection History
  • Conceptual Collection
  • Commercial Collection
  • Fashion Seasons
  • Career Paths
  • Design Process
  • Research and Analysis
  • Inspiration Board
  • Mood Board
  • Identify
  • Target Market
  • Customer Profile
    • Trend Forecast
    • Design Concept Sketch and Develop Ideas
    • Select Final Sketches
    • Colour Options and Rendering
    • Pattern Making and Draping
    • Sampling
    • Range Plan
    • Sourcing Fabrics, Trims and Laces
    • Production Planning
    • Cutting and Sewing
    • Quality Checks
    • Costing
    • Retail
    • Selling
    • Capsule Collection
    • Signature Style
    • Creating Key Pieces
    • Variety and Quantity
    • Creative Strategy
    • Design Team
    • Presenting Your Collection
    • Launching Your Collection
    • Fashion Show
    • Conclusion
    • Glossary

    Module 12

    The Fashion Business

    Summary:

    In this Module you will learn about the fashion perspectives in fashion business; covering strategy, budgeting, finance, product development, fashion marketing, communication, branding, and global distribution channels.

    – You will learn about the aspect of fashion, the different business model concepts, and strategy.
    – You will understand the fashion industry trend analysis and forecasting.
    – You will be able to identify tools needed to successfully position a brand, a collection or even a sole product in the fashion and luxury markets.
    – This will help you to study concrete examples and case studies to develop your analytical skills and to be able to create viable business plans.
    – You will learn to follow environmental policies and identify potential breaches of environmental regulations.

    Units covered in this module:

    Note: This list is not indicative of unit completion, as most of our units are taught (in parts) across most of our modules.

    CUAIND512 – Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
    CUAPPR515 – Establish and maintain safe creative practice

    Module Content :

  • State of Fashion Business Today
  • 4th Industrial Revolution
  • Evolution of Fashion Business Models
  • Manufacturing
  • Bricks and Clicks
  • Advertising
  • Marketplace
  • Subscription
  • Direct Sales
  • On-demand
  • Identifying Business Opportunities
  • Design Thinking in Fashion
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Sustainable Business Practices
  • Business Plan
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary