Bachelor of Textiles (Design) (Honours)
Quick facts
Student type:
Quick facts
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Entry score
Not applicable
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Duration
Full-time 1 year -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
Next intake
February, JulyEntry score
IELTS 6.5
Duration
Full-time 1 yearLocation
Melbourne CityFees
AU$40,320 (2022 total)
Next intake
February, July
Overview
This honours degree offers you the opportunity to advance your design process, develop independent practice, and deepen your specialisation in textile design industries.
You will research and examine your design practice within the context of critical, engaged and contemporary textiles systems, and related disciplines.
This degree is designed as part of the Advanced Fashion and Textiles Design Studios, where you will be immersed in creatively challenging and engaging contemporary practice.
As a graduate, you will be able to demonstrate design strategies that reflect contemporary practice, emerging markets and economies, and materially-led design across and outside the textile and fashion design discipline. This advanced knowledge will deepen your portfolio, and set you up for professional design and design-related roles in industry.
The degree structure utilises research-enabled subjects and strategies to tap into emergent discipline areas, and offers specific pathways through a project-led model and independently-designed projects in specific industry contexts.
Explore what's next in textiles
You will expand and explore your key design skills, techniques, materials and expressions to advance your design practice for targeted contexts.
Image: Briar Griffiths-Kemp, Bachelor of Textile (Design) (Honours) Research Project, 2020.
Details
You will work with international practitioners and industry experts, providing you with key practice experience. This may include their participation in the review of your design practice, collaboration on projects, delivery of custom masterclasses, and enhancing your learning experience, as well as direct collaboration with you for specific projects, assessments, events and activities that contextualise your practice in industry.
You will work closely with staff who will guide you through advanced studio practice, bookmarked by assessments that link to emerging contexts, markets and research practice. You can expect to attend open studio critiques, tutorials, guest presentations, workshops and events to support and enhance your learning experience.
You will become confident in self-directed research, experimentation, construction, prototyping and presentation in a variety of media.
This degree will enable you to articulate your position within the community of textile practice, and deepen your understanding of its social and cultural context.
Academics within the School of Fashion and Textiles are industry practitioners in many different areas of the discipline, and ensure the degree maintains strong links with contemporary fashion design industries and communities. In addition, we collaborate with industry and community in a range of activities, including partnered projects, placements, virtual studios and case studies to ensure you are immersed in current industry professional practices, techniques and strategies.
Recent industry partners include:
- State Library of Victoria
- NGV
- Sportsgirl
- Signature Carpets
- RASV
- Design to Print
- Linen House
- Maxwell & Williams
- ACMI
- The Country Road Group
- Nikel & Sole
- Cotton On
As a part of this degree students will engage with international practitioners through guest lectures, tutorials and discussion groups.
This degree also supports students to undertake relevant short-term mobility activity during their Honours study available through RMIT’s Global Mobility.
Dr Ricarda Bigolin, Associate Dean, Fashion and Textile Design
Dr Rebecca Van Amber, Program Manager
Jamie Robertson, Manager Planning and Resources, School of Fashion & Textiles
In your first semester, you will complete two core foundational subjects, and one Fashion and Textiles elective.
In your second semester, you will undertake two core subjects: a design project which will link in with a research project.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Bachelor of Textiles (Design) (Honours) | City Campus |
One year full time
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One year full time
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BH124 | 096891K |
Choose a program structure
Program code: BH124
Career
Graduates from this degree occupy significant positions in various roles in creative industries in Australia and internationally.
This qualification can lead to careers including:
- textile and digital textile designer and artist
- materials, knitwear and print designer
- product designer
- colour and trim designer for automotive
- colour and trend forecasting
- illustrator
- freelance designer
- stationary designer
- carpet and rug, surface, upholstery fabric, and wallpaper designer
Admissions
You must have successfully completed a three year Australian Bachelor Degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in Textile Design or equivalent with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0) (check 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.
The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you.
Applicants with Higher Education study
Successful completion of a three-year Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in Textile Design or equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0).
Applicants with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years)
Secondary education (Year 12) is not considered for entry into this program.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training
Vocational education and training (VET) is not considered for entry into this program.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Work and life experience is not considered for entry into this program.
Semester 1, 2022
You must complete and submit the Textiles (Design) (Honours) selection task by no later than 25 February 2022. Entry into this program is competitive, and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until this date, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please click the apply button to submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application.
The selection task requires:
Applicant statement
Submit a 400-word written personal statement briefly outlining your:
- Plans for what you will investigate in this program (Maximum 100 words)
- Career aspirations and the contexts or markets of design practice (Maximum 100 words)
- Interests in textiles design research and related contemporary issues (Maximum 100 words)
- Current skills and capabilities and past experience that will support you in this program (Maximum 100 words)
Folio
The folio must comprise of no more than 15 pages of your work, and should reflect your design, thinking and technical skills in textiles design practice with a focus on the following:
- Knowledge in textiles design and specialisations of practice
- Evidence of research, critical and conceptual analysis
- Documentation of design process and design ideas
- Sustained written work including practice reflection, academic essays or creative writing
- Finished textiles or prototypes in documented form
- Publications, photographs, films or other forms of textile design communication.
Upload your folio as a single PDF or JPEG file with your application. You can photograph or scan your work, but please make sure that it is in focus and well presented. Files should be no larger than 10MB. Under each image, please provide a brief explanation, including the purpose and background of the work (maximum 50 words).
Alternatively, you can provide a URL to your folio (please provide the password if applicable). All images must be contained and visible on one webpage. Provide a brief explanation for each image, including the purpose and background of the work (maximum 50 words).
To study this program 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.
Pathways
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.
When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT postgraduate program or RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.
Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Fees
2022 indicative fees
In 2022, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$3,985 to AU$14,630*.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$315 maximum fee for 2022.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
Paying your fees and applying for refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.
Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.
How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?
The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package.
The fees in the table below apply to students commencing their program in 2022. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2022 for commencing students
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2022 |
|---|---|
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture |
$3,985 per standard year $498 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology |
$8,021 per standard year $1,002 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science |
$11,401 per standard year |
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture |
$14,630 per standard year |
HECS-HELP Loans
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.
SA-HELP Loans
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022 is $315.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2022 commencement is AU$40,320.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Applying for refunds
Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.
Looking for answers or more general infomation?
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