RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles is a leading provider of education and training for the Textiles Clothing and Fashion industry, both in Australia and internationally.
Programs include textile technology, textile and fashion design, fashion technology, fashion, merchandising, dry cleaning and footwear.
Types of programs offered include vocational programs for apprentices and trainees, along with a wide range of TAFE Certificate and Diploma programs. Undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs are available, including at PhD level. Short courses and industry training are also provided.
The School of Fashion and Textiles maintains strong national and international industry links. These networks provide our students with opportunities to enhance their educational experience and to expand their employment prospects.
The School’s strategic plan is developed within the framework of University plans.
An Industry and Program Advisory Group, comprising seven industry representatives, provides advice to the School on industry trends, helps to chart our future directions, and offers recommendations on course content.
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The School of Fashion and Textiles has adopted the following mission and vision statement which expresses our commitment to and enthusiasm for the industries and students we serve:
Vision
To be an internationally recognised School of Fashion and Textiles in education, training and research
Mission
The RMIT University School of Fashion and Textiles provides leadership in innovative educational, training and research programs that are characterised by excellence, industry connectivity and sustainable practices within a local and global context.
The School of Fashion and Textiles services four distinct market segments:
The School offers vocational education and training through its TAFE programs, and higher education programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We provide flexible learning options to apprentices and trainees, TAFE students, undergraduate and postgraduate students, who can take advantage of programs on campus, online, in industry, or internationally in conjunction with overseas partners.
The School of Fashion and Textiles ensures students can access many pathway and articulation options.
Pathways allow students to expand their learning by pursuing further studies after they have completed a course or program. The School designs its programs so that options for further study are opened up.
Articulation means that a student who completes one program may receive credit for part of another program. Because the School designs its programs to link together, we can maximise the credit available to students. Because of this approach, all the School’s Diploma programs articulate into undergraduate programs within the School. We work closely with other schools at RMIT to maximise articulation options for our students. For example, our students can articulate into the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) offered by RMIT’s School of Architecture and Design.
Pathways and articulation come together in creative ways that offer great benefits to our students. A powerful example is that students who complete the Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology program can then go on to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Fashion Technology) in one year.
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Fashion and Textiles Programs and Articulation pathways – Coursework (PDF 24kb)
The School of Fashion and Textiles forges strong partnerships with universities around the globe. The strength of these links means the School offers many Student Exchange and Study Abroad options with respected schools overseas.
