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NZ Diploma in Fashion [Level 5]
Start your career in the fashion industry
The fashion industry and creative and cultural sector in Aotearoa New Zealand is looking for people who can apply core technical skills and knowledge of fashion design and construction at an operational level.
This programme will introduce you to the bigger picture of the fashion industry and how it operates both locally and globally. The programme will have ‘real life’ opportunities with projects from the community and fashion industry.
With your diploma completed successfully you can continue on to the second year of the Bachelor of Creative Practice.
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Outline
The NZ Diploma in Fashion [Level 5] is a one year (34 week) project-based programme designed for people wanting a career in fashion and to gain technical skills and knowledge required to work in the fashion design industry.
During the course you will:
- Produce digital documentation of your research and progress.
- Develop skills in fashion concept design and fashion illustration.
- Develop skills to produce and manipulate pattern blocks and toiles.
- Create fashion products to industry standards, after having prepared the specifications and planned the construction.
- Develop professional ethics and values in relation to your own creative practice.
- Produce a mini collection of clothing from concept to completion and present in a catwalk show.
- Prepare a self-development plan to determine employment options.
As a graduate you will be capable of self-managing design projects to completion by applying technical skills and processes within briefs. You will have the conceptual and practical skills that reflect current fashion design industry practices.
Industry-based Training
You will attend a field trip visiting the local fashion Industry.
A portion of the programme involves yourself organising, planning and presenting a mini fashion collection in a Fashion Showcase.
Your Future Career & Study Opportunities
You will gain a broad introduction and understanding of the different aspects of the apparel industry which will prepare you for employment or to go on to further study. The programme offers a pathway to Level 6 of the Bachelor of Creative Practice at IDEAschool. Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:
- Pattern making for a major fashion company
- Fashion designer
- Fashion illustrator
- Independent clothing designer and manufacturer
- Machinist for clothing manufacturer
- Fashion retail assistant
- Assistant to fashion designers
- Product manager for a fashion clothing company
- Continue your study pathway with the Bachelor of Creative Practice followed by Honours or Masters degree
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- February
Entry
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement
The academic entry requirement for the NZ Diploma in Fashion is either:
- University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA; or
- Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Discipline Leader of the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study; or
- At the discretion of the Head of School, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study.
All applicants will be required to attend an interview with the Discipline Leader.
English Language Entry Requirement
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme.
For international applicants, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in the EIT | Te Pūkenga Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP)).
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement).
- IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
- Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).
Entry with Credit
For information and enquiries about Cross Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning please contact Cheryl Downie on 06 830 1198.
International Entry Requirements
Applicants under 20 years old:
Will have completed a Level 3 qualification in a related field or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Applicants 20 years or over:
For applicants 20 years or over, there are no minimum academic requirements. However, applicants will need to provide their curriculum vitae detailing any relevant work experience and academic achievements. The Programme Coordinator will use this information to assess whether the applicant is likely to successfully complete the NZ Diploma in Fashion.
English language entry requirements:
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (any endorsement)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0
- PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
- International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
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Scholarships
EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.