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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 18,200
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
8 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Apparel Design | Patternmaking
Area of study
Arts
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 18,200
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-02-19-
About Program

Program Overview


The Certificate in Apparel + Fashion Technology - Patternmaking program is a 38-week, full-time program that teaches students the skills to make, adapt, test-fit, and grade patterns for outerwear garments. Students also learn about fabrics, computer tasks for garment production, and commercial fashion design. Graduates are prepared for careers in the fashion industry, including entry-level positions in patternmaking and design.

Program Outline

Outline:

  • The Certificate in Apparel + Fashion Technology - Patternmaking program is a 38-week, full-time program offered in Auckland, Manukau, and Wellington.

Teaching:

  • Classrooms are set up to replicate apparel and fashion workrooms, and practical, industry-based sessions replicate working in the industry.
  • Tutors and support staff bring extensive and valuable industry knowledge to the programs, preparing students for a career in the fashion industry.
  • Multiple teaching methods and delivery strategies are used to meet the needs of the target learner group and maximize opportunities for students to receive and retain information, promote active engagement with materials, and engage in their own learning and the learning of others.
  • Work experience and internships are a valuable and integral part of all programs and enable students to put their learning into context.

Careers:

  • Graduates will be able to:
  • Make, adapt, test-fit, and grade flat patterns for unstructured outerwear garments.
  • Identify fabrics, components, and care labels appropriate to the end-use of a garment.
  • Prepare specification sheets and job breakdowns for garments.
  • Communicate patternmaking requirements to customers for a range of unstructured garments.
  • Meet the entry requirements for the Level 5 NZ Diploma in Apparel and Fashion Technology program.
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