Overview About this course
Enhance your creative drawing flair with digital fluency. Re-enter the fashion industry with fresh trade drawing techniques, a portfolio of work and the ability to use Adobe Suite. Gain a competitive edge through upskilling your design career.
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
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Select appropriate equipment and drawing tools
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Create trade drawings that represent a pattern or garment
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Develop design specifications to go to a supplier.
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Use a range of technical drawing techniques
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Use computer-based skills including Adobe illustrator and portfolio software
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
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Strong pathways to continue your study in fashion
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Graduate with a digital drawing portfolio that showcases your ability
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The ability to develop design specifications to go to a supplier
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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An interest in the fashion industry including fashion drawing and design
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Foundational computer skills
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: design room assistant with the Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology, production assistant with the Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology, textiles and fashion merchandiser with the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising, junior Designer with the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising, pattern cutter with the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising and assistant production manager with the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.
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 Digital Fashion Drawing does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 3 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 5 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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.
Develop product specifications for fashion design MSTFD4012
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design MSTFD3004
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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LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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Student associations – get social with our student community
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