Qualifications: Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising, Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising and more
Duration: One year full-time
Next enrolment date: January, 2018
What you’ll learn: In the diploma, students will develop a range of skills covering simple garment development and aesthetic presentation, efficiency and comfort of garments, the principles of environmental sustainability and more.
Skills you’ll gain: Virtu is committed to building each student’s conceptual design skills as well as the practical production skills required to be a successful fashion designer and merchandiser in the Australian and international fashion industries.
What sets them apart: All Virtu courses are nationally recognised. The qualifications you will receive are within the Australian Qualifications Framework and recognised internationally for work or further study. Virtu’s courses are 100 per cent online and are taught by experienced and committed design practitioners.
Job prospects: Fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, stylist, brand manager, colour consultant or retail buyer.
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Masters Institute of Creative Education
Location: Melbourne and Sydney
Qualification: Bachelor of Fashion Business, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design and Merchandising, Certificate 3 and 4 in Hairdressing, Diploma of Salon Management, Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Duration: From two-hour workshops, to six-month courses, up to a three-year Bachelor degree.
Next enrolment date:
Fashion: February, 2018
Hairdressing, Beauty and Makeup: January, 2018
Short courses: Monthly basis
What you’ll learn: The Institute’s integrated nature means that you’ll constantly be exposed to adjacent creative fields, allowing you to build knowledge instinctively as you move from class to class.
Skills you’ll gain: All courses focus on providing industry-relevant skill sets that employers desperately need. Coupled with the Institute’s commitment to collaboration, students emerge as well-rounded individuals with a cohesive understanding of how all creative industries work together.
What sets them apart: The Institute is based on the philosophy that no creative stands alone. Whether you’re a fashion designer, marketer or hair stylist, you’re constantly required to work with others in a collaborative environment.
Job prospects: Designer, buyer, marketer, stylist, trend forecaster, visual merchandiser and more.
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Shillington Education
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, New York, London, Manchester
Qualification: Certificate IV in Graphic Design
Duration: Three months full-time, nine months part-time
Next enrolment date: February, 2018
What you’ll learn: Shillington creates a fast-paced and inspirational learning environment where students with no prior experience can gain real and relevant design skills including theory, typography, packaging, mobile app design and user experience (UX) from practicing designers.
Skills you’ll gain: You’ll graduate with a solid understanding of design theory and software, and an incredible design portfolio – essential skills for any creative career. The college moves fast and mentors students to work like professional designers, following clear processes and meeting tight deadlines.
What sets them apart: The innovative approach to design education means students achieve amazing results in a short amount of time.
Job prospects: Graphic designer, visual designer, UX/UI designer, art director, strategist, freelancer and more.
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Work-Shop
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Northern Rivers, Adelaide, Fremantle
Qualification: Proudly unaccredited
Duration: Short courses ranging from 1.5 hours to full days
Next enrolment date: Every day
What you’ll learn: Work-Shop offers an extremely diverse range of short courses in arts, craft , food, music and more. It currently hosts over 1000+ classes from 3D printing to copywriting, finger painting and crochet.
Skills you’ll gain: A huge range of life skills from cooking and creating to presenting and achieving. The dynamic nature of the classes allows you to learn a new skill every day.
What sets them apart: Community values lie at the heart of Work-Shop. It collaborates with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and run unique events, connecting like-minded individuals in a safe and welcoming environment all across Australia.
Job prospects: Ranging from designer, writer, painter, photographer, street artist or anyone wanting more creativity in their lives.
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The Fashion Darling
Location: Sydney-based, offering online courses
Courses: Launch Your Fashion Label, Fashion Photography, Fashion Business Plan, Wholesale Mastery
Duration: Four to eight weeks
Next enrolment date: Enrolling now for November 2017
What you’ll learn: Specific skills, processes and strategies actually used in the industry, plus tips and advice from experienced fashion professionals. In the Launch Your Fashion Label course, students will access video interviews packed with advice and start-up strategies from founders of Stylerunner, Fashion Palette, Embody Denim, Dead Studios, White Runway, Something Nice boutique and Alice in La-La (to name a few).
Skills you’ll gain: How to launch, grow, sell and present your fashion label in a professional and memorable way so you can stand out in a crowded marketplace.
What sets them apart: Courses are created by experienced professionals like production manager Natasa Grbic-Pitra, fashion photographer Amy Hibbard and Vanja Stace who teaches branding/marketing/sales.
Job prospects: A career in fashion marketing, production, photography or sales.