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RMIT University

  • 45% international / 55% domestic

Bachelor of Fashion (Design)

  • Bachelor

You will be able to select a minor specialisation in textile design, enterprise or sustainable innovation, allowing you to customise your studies according to your interests and career goals.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

As a student, you'll be encouraged to create ethical design propositions and use cross-disciplinary strategies to drive global and competitive practice. As a graduate, you will have comprehensive knowledge in fashion design, preparing you for a wide range of existing and new industry contexts, jobs of the future, or further study.

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

  • a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
  • a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL)

or equivalent studies.

Rankings and adjustment factors

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task.

Selection task
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  • Semester 2, 2023
  • Semester 1, 2024
Semester 2, 2023

You must complete and submit the Fashion Design selection task.

Applications are assessed in the order that they are received until the selection task date below, if places are still available.

For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Selection task dates

The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application.

Applicant type Register and submit the selection task by
All applicants

14 July 2023

Apply now and submit your selection task
Selection task requirements
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Outline what are you interested in exploring through fashion design, and why? (maximum 150 words)

For example, an important social, environmental, political issue or a conceptual or cultural topic that you have read about or experienced. Explain why you think it's important.

How do your skills, interests and experiences to date inform your approach to creativity and design?

How do you think the subjects and specialisations within the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) will help you to further develop these skills and interests? (maximum 150 words)

If you are not a graduate of the RMIT Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology, complete the following:

Your folio must comprise 10 - 15 pages containing two or three projects that demonstrate your capacity to develop original design propositions. These projects could be undertaken within formal study in any creative discipline, hobbies, volunteer or paid work, or be from any activity that gives an insight into your experiences in fashion and/or design.

Examples of projects include:

  • Creation of a garment or a small collection
  • Creation of an artwork or object (e.g. fine art, graphic design, accessories)
  • Production of a film, publication, or series of images
  • Documentation of related experiences such as work experience, workshops, or travel
  • Any other project that demonstrates a creative research and development process

Each project should include:

  • A heading
  • A written summary (up to 150 words) describing the problem or inspiration your project explores, and the approach you took to creating the project
  • Visual documentation of the project development

A suggested format for presenting each project is:

  • Documentation of research and inspiration for design ideas, with annotations that explain how this research informed your ideas and approaches (1-2 pages)
  • Development or planning of ideas, for example sketching or drawing, with annotations about the process of creative development (2-3 pages)
  • Exploration of materials or methods of making design objects or outcomes, for example prototyping or creating tests or swatches, with annotations about the process of design through technical exploration (1-3 pages)
  • Documentation of the project outcome (1-2 pages)
Submission instructions

Your folio should be a single PDF (maximum size 10MB). Within the PDF, you can provide links to multimedia work/s such as video. Please ensure to include your full name and VTAC ID/RMIT application number on the front page.

Alternatively, if your folio is hosted online, you must supply the URL (with the username and password if applicable). The folio must be contained within one webpage.

If you have successfully completed or expect to complete the RMIT Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology prior to this intake, complete the following:

Your folio must comprise 10 - 15 pages containing two projects that demonstrate your capacity to develop and realise design propositions from creative and technical perspectives. These projects should be undertaken within your Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology study.

Examples of projects include:

  • Design and creation of a single garment
  • Design of a small collection
  • Design and creation of a garment or collection within a group
  • Creation of an artwork or object (e.g. graphic design, accessories)
  • Documentation of related experiences such as work experience, workshops, or travel

Each project should include:

  • A heading
  • A written summary (up to 150 words) describing the problem or inspiration your project explores, and the approach you took to creating the project. If you undertook the work in a group, explain your role and contribution.

A suggested format for presenting each project is:

  • Documentation of research and inspiration for design ideas, with annotations that explain how this research informed your ideas and approaches (1-2 pages)
  • Development or planning of ideas, for example sketching or drawing, with annotations about the process of creative development (2-3 pages)
  • Exploration of materials or methods of making outcomes, for example patternmaking, toiling, creating tests or swatches, creating prototypes. Include annotations about the resolution of design through technical exploration (2-3 pages)
  • Documentation of the project outcome (1-2 pages)
Submission instructions

Your folio should be a single PDF (maximum size 10MB). Within the PDF, you can provide links to multimedia work/s such as video. Please ensure to include your full name and VTAC ID/ RMIT application number on the front page.

Alternatively, if your folio is hosted online, you must supply the URL (with the username and password if applicable). The folio must be contained within one webpage.

Semester 1, 2024

Selection task details and submission dates will be available early August 2023.

You must complete and submit the Fashion Design selection task.

Applications are assessed in the order that they are received until the selection task dates below, if places are still available.

For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Selection task dates

Selection task dates for VTAC applicants

If you are applying via VTAC, you must complete and submit the Fashion Design selection task by one of the dates below to be considered for selection in that VTAC round:

VTAC applicants Register and submit the selection task by
November round (Non year 12 applicants only)

TBC

December/January rounds (All applicants)

TBC
February rounds (if places are available) TBC

Selection task dates for direct applicants

You must complete and submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application. Please see the Apply page for information on eligibility to apply direct.

Applicant type Register and submit the selection task by
Direct applicants

TBC

Selection criteria by applicant type

The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you.

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You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12
School Network Access Program (SNAP)
  • The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.
Equity access schemes
  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant's most recent academic performance.
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
  • The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

You must have successfully completed an Australian Certificate IV or above (or equivalent).

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education and training study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Equity access schemes
  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant's most recent academic performance.
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
  • The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

You must have successfully completed at least two courses (subjects) in an Australian bachelor degree or four courses (subjects) in an Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Equity access schemes
  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant's most recent academic performance.
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
  • The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work and life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:
Equity access schemes
  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant's most recent academic performance.
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
  • The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Additional information
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Art and Design application tips

View the following videos for some practical application advice:

Applying for Art and Design courses

Here's some advice for preparing folios and pre-selection kits to help make the process easier.

Applying for Art and Design courses

Here's some advice for preparing folios and pre-selection kits to help make the process easier.

Transcript

TEXT ON SCREEN: Applying for art and design courses. Advice for preparing folios and pre-selection kits to help make the process easier.

MUSIC: electronic beat with a building tempo.

VISUAL: Interior Design Student, Maddy Davidson stands in front of an art-covered wall. She talks to an off-screen interviewer.

MADDY DAVIDSON SPEAKS: When I applied, I applied for every course that I could possibly apply for in Melbourne. i checked VTAC, I checked it daily.

VISUAL: A close up of a VTAC Guide dissolves into an interview with another student. Landscape Architecture student, Asa Kremmer talks to camera

ASA KREMMER SPEAKS: With VTAC when you're applying, the deadlines are so important, so check the requirements.

VISUAL: Photo Imaging student, Billy Carr talks to camera.

BILLY CARR SPEAKS: To prepare for my course, my school didn't offer photography as an option. I looked to a lot of YouTube videos and anything that would help to boost my skills so that by the time I got to the end of year 12 i was prepared for what I had to do at university.

VISUAL: Photo Imaging student, Eliza Mills talks to camera.

ELIZA MILLS SPEAKS: For my pre-selection kit I checked VTAC to make sure I knew exactly what I needed for my course and the interview for the teachers to get to know me and to enter a certain amount of images of my work.

VISUAL: Lecturer in Design, Jan Henry-Jones stands in a lecture theatre and talks to camera

JAN HENRY-JONES SPEAKS: It's really critical to understand that there are many ways to get to where you want to be. If you don't get in to the program you want to the first time round, if you apply broadly you've got choice.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Apply Broadly.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Attend Open day is overlayed next to the image of Philippa Murray, Lecturer in Interior Design.

PHILIPPA MURRAY SPEAKS: I would really also advise to attend the open day. That's a really important moment where different programs open their doors up to prospective students, so it's a really great way to get a sense of what each course is really like. So design courses for instance are really different across different across different organisations. By attending open day you'll really start to understand those differences.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Understand the differences between courses.

VISUAL: Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture Craig Douglas talks to camera.

CRAIG DOUGLAS SPEAKS: I think the common mistakes with students presenting their works through follow is that they rely on the subjects that they have just covered in school. Now those subjects are important but we also want to see work that is important to you. So you know, your own hobbies your own interests, let that really shine through in your work. because that's what's going to set you apart from the others and really set you apart from others because we can see you're engaged with the design community.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Include work from outside of school.

PHILLIPA MURRAY SPEAKS: When you're putting your folio together, I think it's really good to think about who you are, what you're passionate about, what you're interested in and then use that to assemble the kind of folio that best represents you.

CRAIG SPEAKS: I think the best way to present a folio is to really communicate your own work, and that doesn't mean a really expensive folder, or any of those kinds of formats, just present your own work in a really good way, keep simple, to the point, we want to see your work, we want to see what you're interested in, we want to see your creative ability.

MUSIC: Inspiring piano music

VISUAL: The interview with Craig dissolves to a white screen.

TEXT ON SCREEN:
Check VTAC requirements and deadlines
Check the entry requirements - including minimum English scores
Give yourself options by applying broadly
If a folio is required, make sure it reflects your passions and interests
Keep you folio simple and follow directions.

[End of Transcript]

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Art and design selection interviews

Wondering how an art and design selection interview works? Here's everything you need to know.

Art and design selection interviews

Wondering how an art and design selection interview works? Here's everything you need to know.

Transcript

TEXT ON SCREEN: Art and design selection interviews. Advice on how to prepare for an interview and ways to make the process easier. RMIT logo.

AUDIO: Ambient music.

VISUAL: Maddy stands it a white, art classroom address the camera. Intercut with shots of an RMIT letter. A caption reads: "Maddy Davidson, Interior design student, RMIT".

MADDY SPEAKS: When I found out that I was shortlisted for the interview I was really, really excited. I screamed, I hugged everyone that was near me (chuckling). Yeah, it was really exciting.

VISUAL: Asa stands facing the camera. A caption reads: "Asa Kremmer, Landscape Architecture student, RMIT University". Intercut with scenes of Asa and Maddy talking together.

ASA SPEAKS: Yeah, the interview was quite confronting but at the end of the day we were very motivated to succeed in what you love and what you're passionate about.

VISUAL: Eliza stands facing the camera. A caption reads: "Eliza Mills, Photo imaging student, RMIT University." Intercut with a shot of feet nervously tapping.

ELIZA SPEAKS: When I realised that I was shortlisted for an interview, I felt amazing but I also felt so nervous. I was sweaty and scared and I wondered whether I actually wanted to go but I knew photography was what I wanted to do so I had to do it, despite my nerves.

VISUAL. Phillippa standing to left of frame in a lecture hall. A caption reads: "Phillippa Murray, Lecturer, Interior Design, RMIT University". Intercut with scenes of a student interview. There are two interviewers smiling and going through a printed folio.

PHILLIPA SPEAKS: I really understand that the interviewing process can be quite intimidating, I usually get nervous in interviews, myself. But what I think is really important, is to remember that we're humans on the panel and actually, we're just really interested in you and what your interests are and how you might imagine yourself as part of the course that we're running.

VISUAL: Craig standing the a lecture theatre, addressing the camera. A caption reads: "Craig Douglas, Senior Lecturer, Landscape Architecture, RMIT University". As he speaks the words 'Have an opinion' appear on the right side on the screen.

CRAIG SPEAKS: In the interview process, it's important to have an opinion. So it might be that you don't like some things and you like other things but the important thing is that you can tell us, maybe, why.

VISUAL: Close up of keyboard as someone types and images laid out on a table, intercut with Phillips addressing the camera. The text: 'Research your area' appears to her right.

PHILIPPA SAYS: Do some research, go and see exhibitions, go and see films, research different projects online whatever it is, be curious Explore things and come prepared to tell us about what excites you.

VISUAL: Eliza facing the camera. Intercut with scenes of young male showing his folio in an interview.

ELIZA SPEAKS: The advice that I'd give would be to just be confident about your work and be proud of what you've done because I think that's something that a lot of people forget about, they're just focused on yeah, will they like it? But, I think, you should be proud of your own work and I think you should like your own work and I think if you give off that confidence, you're more likely to get in than if you're not confident about your work.

VISUAL: Return to Phillipa facing the camera. As she speaks the words 'Include work from outside of school' appear to her right. Intercut with more interview and folio footage.

PHILLIPA SPEAKS: A thing that a lot of prospective students think, when they're applying for a course, is that they really should focus on their VCE subjects. But when I'm sitting on a panel, I'm actually really interested in you as a person so I think it's really good to bring along the work that you've done within a school context but also to bring along other things that might represent you as a person in a broader capacity.

VISUAL: Asa addressing the camera. Intercut with interview footage.

ASA SPEAKS: I was really surprised by my interview 'cause it was a group interview and so at first, it was quite startling to find out that you were being interviewed with three other students and I thought the engagement with other students was really important to succeed in the interview.

VISUAL: Craig facing the camera. As he speaks, two different phrases appear on screen: "Interview formats may vary" firstly, and then "Prepare your own questions."

CRAIG SPEAKS: You may be interviewed by staff, such as myself; you might also be interviewed by current students who can also give an insight into the course. So you can ask them questions, as much as we're asking you questions.

VISUAL: Jan Henry-Jones standing in lecture hall addressing the camera. A caption reads: "Jan Henry-Jones, Lecturer, Design, RMIT University".

JAN SPEAKS: When we look through your folio we're often quite quick, it's not disrespect; we understand what's gone into it.

VISUAL: Candidate shows folio to interviewers.

CRAIG SPEAKS: There's a lot of people that we're interviewing, we might look at your work quickly but we know what we're looking for.

VISUAL: Philippa stands, addressing someone off camera. As she speaks, the words "Tell us who you are" appear on screen.

PHILIPPA SPEAKS: A good tip is to bring ten minutes' worth of really strong material that presents you in a broad and interesting way and then to use those to tell us a little bit about who you are.

VISUAL: Eliza arriving at RMIT campus, finding the room and looking through her folio.

ELIZA SPEAKS: 'Cause I'd never been to the university before and I didn't want to get lost I decided to come really early, so I think I was about an hour and a half early just to find where I am, to feel more comfortable before my interview.

VISUAL: Return to Craig standing facing the camera.As he speaks, the words "Enjoy yourself" appear on screen.

CRAIG SPEAKS: It's important to remember that the interview process is not meant to be stressful. So make it easy on yourself, give yourself plenty of time to arrive before the interview process itself and you'll ... you should enjoy it.

VISUAL: Fade to white.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Read the instructions for your interview carefully, Allow yourself time to find the interview room, Do some mock interview with friends or family, Prepare some questions to ask, Have opinions and ideas.

TEXT ON SCREEN: RMIT logo. www.rmit.edu.au

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You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

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  • Academic requirements
  • Prerequisites
  • Selection tasks*
  • English language requirements
Academic requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

Selection tasks*

All applicants are required to complete and submit a selection task for this program. See below for full selection task details.

English language requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.

Selection task
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Semester 1, 2024

Selection task details and submission dates will be available early August 2023.

Selection task dates

If you are applying via VTAC, you must complete and submit the Fashion Design selection task by one of the dates below to be considered for selection in that VTAC round:

VTAC round Register and submit the selection task by

December/January Round 1 (All applicants)

TBC

January subsequent rounds (if places are available)

TBC
Submit your VTAC selection task
Selection task requirements

Applicant statement

Outline what are you interested in exploring through fashion design, and why? (maximum 150 words)

For example, an important social, environmental, political issue or a conceptual or cultural topic that you have read about or experienced. Explain why you think it's important.

Experience

How do your skills, interests and experiences to date inform your approach to creativity and design?

How do you think the subjects and specialisations within the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) will help you to further develop these skills and interests? (maximum 150 words)

Folio

Your folio must comprise 10 - 15 pages containing two or three projects that demonstrate your capacity to develop original design propositions. These projects could be undertaken within formal study in any creative discipline, hobbies, volunteer or paid work, or be from any activity that gives an insight into your experiences in fashion and/or design.

Examples of projects include:

  • Creation of a garment or a small collection
  • Creation of an artwork or object (e.g. fine art, graphic design, accessories)
  • Production of a film, publication, or series of images
  • Documentation of related experiences such as work experience, workshops, or travel
  • Any other project that demonstrates a creative research and development process

Each project should include:

  • A heading
  • A written summary (up to 150 words) describing the problem or inspiration your project explores, and the approach you took to creating the project
  • Visual documentation of the project development

A suggested format for presenting each project is:

  • Documentation of research and inspiration for design ideas, with annotations that explain how this research informed your ideas and approaches (1-2 pages)
  • Development or planning of ideas, for example sketching or drawing, with annotations about the process of creative development (2-3 pages)
  • Exploration of materials or methods of making design objects or outcomes, for example prototyping or creating tests or swatches, with annotations about the process of design through technical exploration (1-3 pages)
  • Documentation of the project outcome (1-2 pages)

Your folio should be a single PDF (maximum size 10MB). Within the PDF, you can provide links to multimedia work/s such as video. Please ensure to include your full name and VTAC ID number on the front page.

Alternatively, if your folio is hosted online, you must supply the URL (with the username and password if applicable). The folio must be contained within one webpage.

Semester 1, 2025

Selection task details and submission dates will be available early August 2024.

Art and Design application tips

View the following videos for some practical application advice:

Applying for Art and Design courses

Here's some advice for preparing folios and pre-selection kits to help make the process easier.

Applying for Art and Design courses

Here's some advice for preparing folios and pre-selection kits to help make the process easier.

Transcript

TEXT ON SCREEN: Applying for art and design courses. Advice for preparing folios and pre-selection kits to help make the process easier.

MUSIC: electronic beat with a building tempo.

VISUAL: Interior Design Student, Maddy Davidson stands in front of an art-covered wall. She talks to an off-screen interviewer.

MADDY DAVIDSON SPEAKS: When I applied, I applied for every course that I could possibly apply for in Melbourne. i checked VTAC, I checked it daily.

VISUAL: A close up of a VTAC Guide dissolves into an interview with another student. Landscape Architecture student, Asa Kremmer talks to camera

ASA KREMMER SPEAKS: With VTAC when you're applying, the deadlines are so important, so check the requirements.

VISUAL: Photo Imaging student, Billy Carr talks to camera.

BILLY CARR SPEAKS: To prepare for my course, my school didn't offer photography as an option. I looked to a lot of YouTube videos and anything that would help to boost my skills so that by the time I got to the end of year 12 i was prepared for what I had to do at university.

VISUAL: Photo Imaging student, Eliza Mills talks to camera.

ELIZA MILLS SPEAKS: For my pre-selection kit I checked VTAC to make sure I knew exactly what I needed for my course and the interview for the teachers to get to know me and to enter a certain amount of images of my work.

VISUAL: Lecturer in Design, Jan Henry-Jones stands in a lecture theatre and talks to camera

JAN HENRY-JONES SPEAKS: It's really critical to understand that there are many ways to get to where you want to be. If you don't get in to the program you want to the first time round, if you apply broadly you've got choice.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Apply Broadly.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Attend Open day is overlayed next to the image of Philippa Murray, Lecturer in Interior Design.

PHILIPPA MURRAY SPEAKS: I would really also advise to attend the open day. That's a really important moment where different programs open their doors up to prospective students, so it's a really great way to get a sense of what each course is really like. So design courses for instance are really different across different across different organisations. By attending open day you'll really start to understand those differences.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Understand the differences between courses.

VISUAL: Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture Craig Douglas talks to camera.

CRAIG DOUGLAS SPEAKS: I think the common mistakes with students presenting their works through follow is that they rely on the subjects that they have just covered in school. Now those subjects are important but we also want to see work that is important to you. So you know, your own hobbies your own interests, let that really shine through in your work. because that's what's going to set you apart from the others and really set you apart from others because we can see you're engaged with the design community.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Include work from outside of school.

PHILLIPA MURRAY SPEAKS: When you're putting your folio together, I think it's really good to think about who you are, what you're passionate about, what you're interested in and then use that to assemble the kind of folio that best represents you.

CRAIG SPEAKS: I think the best way to present a folio is to really communicate your own work, and that doesn't mean a really expensive folder, or any of those kinds of formats, just present your own work in a really good way, keep simple, to the point, we want to see your work, we want to see what you're interested in, we want to see your creative ability.

MUSIC: Inspiring piano music

VISUAL: The interview with Craig dissolves to a white screen.

TEXT ON SCREEN:
Check VTAC requirements and deadlines
Check the entry requirements - including minimum English scores
Give yourself options by applying broadly
If a folio is required, make sure it reflects your passions and interests
Keep you folio simple and follow directions.

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Art and design selection interviews

Wondering how an art and design selection interview works? Here's everything you need to know.

Art and design selection interviews

Wondering how an art and design selection interview works? Here's everything you need to know.

Transcript

TEXT ON SCREEN: Art and design selection interviews. Advice on how to prepare for an interview and ways to make the process easier. RMIT logo.

AUDIO: Ambient music.

VISUAL: Maddy stands it a white, art classroom address the camera. Intercut with shots of an RMIT letter. A caption reads: "Maddy Davidson, Interior design student, RMIT".

MADDY SPEAKS: When I found out that I was shortlisted for the interview I was really, really excited. I screamed, I hugged everyone that was near me (chuckling). Yeah, it was really exciting.

VISUAL: Asa stands facing the camera. A caption reads: "Asa Kremmer, Landscape Architecture student, RMIT University". Intercut with scenes of Asa and Maddy talking together.

ASA SPEAKS: Yeah, the interview was quite confronting but at the end of the day we were very motivated to succeed in what you love and what you're passionate about.

VISUAL: Eliza stands facing the camera. A caption reads: "Eliza Mills, Photo imaging student, RMIT University." Intercut with a shot of feet nervously tapping.

ELIZA SPEAKS: When I realised that I was shortlisted for an interview, I felt amazing but I also felt so nervous. I was sweaty and scared and I wondered whether I actually wanted to go but I knew photography was what I wanted to do so I had to do it, despite my nerves.

VISUAL. Phillippa standing to left of frame in a lecture hall. A caption reads: "Phillippa Murray, Lecturer, Interior Design, RMIT University". Intercut with scenes of a student interview. There are two interviewers smiling and going through a printed folio.

PHILLIPA SPEAKS: I really understand that the interviewing process can be quite intimidating, I usually get nervous in interviews, myself. But what I think is really important, is to remember that we're humans on the panel and actually, we're just really interested in you and what your interests are and how you might imagine yourself as part of the course that we're running.

VISUAL: Craig standing the a lecture theatre, addressing the camera. A caption reads: "Craig Douglas, Senior Lecturer, Landscape Architecture, RMIT University". As he speaks the words 'Have an opinion' appear on the right side on the screen.

CRAIG SPEAKS: In the interview process, it's important to have an opinion. So it might be that you don't like some things and you like other things but the important thing is that you can tell us, maybe, why.

VISUAL: Close up of keyboard as someone types and images laid out on a table, intercut with Phillips addressing the camera. The text: 'Research your area' appears to her right.

PHILIPPA SAYS: Do some research, go and see exhibitions, go and see films, research different projects online whatever it is, be curious Explore things and come prepared to tell us about what excites you.

VISUAL: Eliza facing the camera. Intercut with scenes of young male showing his folio in an interview.

ELIZA SPEAKS: The advice that I'd give would be to just be confident about your work and be proud of what you've done because I think that's something that a lot of people forget about, they're just focused on yeah, will they like it? But, I think, you should be proud of your own work and I think you should like your own work and I think if you give off that confidence, you're more likely to get in than if you're not confident about your work.

VISUAL: Return to Phillipa facing the camera. As she speaks the words 'Include work from outside of school' appear to her right. Intercut with more interview and folio footage.

PHILLIPA SPEAKS: A thing that a lot of prospective students think, when they're applying for a course, is that they really should focus on their VCE subjects. But when I'm sitting on a panel, I'm actually really interested in you as a person so I think it's really good to bring along the work that you've done within a school context but also to bring along other things that might represent you as a person in a broader capacity.

VISUAL: Asa addressing the camera. Intercut with interview footage.

ASA SPEAKS: I was really surprised by my interview 'cause it was a group interview and so at first, it was quite startling to find out that you were being interviewed with three other students and I thought the engagement with other students was really important to succeed in the interview.

VISUAL: Craig facing the camera. As he speaks, two different phrases appear on screen: "Interview formats may vary" firstly, and then "Prepare your own questions."

CRAIG SPEAKS: You may be interviewed by staff, such as myself; you might also be interviewed by current students who can also give an insight into the course. So you can ask them questions, as much as we're asking you questions.

VISUAL: Jan Henry-Jones standing in lecture hall addressing the camera. A caption reads: "Jan Henry-Jones, Lecturer, Design, RMIT University".

JAN SPEAKS: When we look through your folio we're often quite quick, it's not disrespect; we understand what's gone into it.

VISUAL: Candidate shows folio to interviewers.

CRAIG SPEAKS: There's a lot of people that we're interviewing, we might look at your work quickly but we know what we're looking for.

VISUAL: Philippa stands, addressing someone off camera. As she speaks, the words "Tell us who you are" appear on screen.

PHILIPPA SPEAKS: A good tip is to bring ten minutes' worth of really strong material that presents you in a broad and interesting way and then to use those to tell us a little bit about who you are.

VISUAL: Eliza arriving at RMIT campus, finding the room and looking through her folio.

ELIZA SPEAKS: 'Cause I'd never been to the university before and I didn't want to get lost I decided to come really early, so I think I was about an hour and a half early just to find where I am, to feel more comfortable before my interview.

VISUAL: Return to Craig standing facing the camera.As he speaks, the words "Enjoy yourself" appear on screen.

CRAIG SPEAKS: It's important to remember that the interview process is not meant to be stressful. So make it easy on yourself, give yourself plenty of time to arrive before the interview process itself and you'll ... you should enjoy it.

VISUAL: Fade to white.

TEXT ON SCREEN: Read the instructions for your interview carefully, Allow yourself time to find the interview room, Do some mock interview with friends or family, Prepare some questions to ask, Have opinions and ideas.

TEXT ON SCREEN: RMIT logo. www.rmit.edu.au

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Pre-selection kit: You are required to submit a completed pre-selection kit (PDF 131kb) along with your application.

Study locations

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Career pathways

As a graduate of this degree, you'll be qualified for a range of professional roles in fashion and design related industries.

There are roles available across commercial practice, niche fashion areas, emerging design markets, contemporary luxury industries, and cross disciplinary subsectors of the fashion world.

This qualification can lead to careers including:

  • fashion, accessories, costume, material or colour designer
  • digital content creator
  • creative pattern-maker
  • creative director
  • stylist
  • fashion strategist
  • product developer
  • brand strategist
  • communications manager
  • fashion events producer.