Overview About this course
Develop your creativity with this hands-on course. You'll design and make complex millinery, or headwear with a dramatic flair. Learn new construction techniques and how to solve design problems. Enter your work in the Sydney Wearable Art Gala.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Design and create two final headwear pieces as wearable art
Prepare hat blocks by adjusting the shape or head size and adding a protective covering
Perform techniques such as hand sewing, blocking and shaping wire
Attach a crown and brim together and add finishes to your headpieces
Find effective design solutions based on research, testing and reflection
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
A pathway to further study in millinery, design and costuming
Specialist skill to craft headpieces as wearable art
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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Millinery experience or costume experience, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript, certificate or receipt for a millinery or costume course
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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An interest in millinery
A keen interest in theatrical costumery
Experience handling sewing tools and equipment
Patience and attention to detail
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: milliner or hat designer with the Certificate III in Millinery theatrical milliner or costume designer for accessories with the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (Costume).
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Make Headpieces as Wearable Art 2 does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 3 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in Make Headpieces as Wearable Art 2 does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Block and shape complex millinery MSTML3002
Generate design solutions CUADES411
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
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