Weave creativity into your future.
Learn to create designs for knitted, woven and printed fabrics or textile products within a range of contexts, including fashion, interiors, homewares, craft and other commercial applications.
You will develop your creative practice through:
With a focus on industry standards, you will have opportunities to develop a collection of textiles to technical and market specifications.
You'll also explore the broader industry, including global and local sustainable concepts and innovations, clean manufacturing opportunities, circular systems, digital technologies and ethical considerations.
RMIT's Brunswick campus has a wide variety of specialist equipment for making textiles from print, knit and weave to experimental textile development.
Learn from experts in their field – teachers who are also practitioners in the textiles creative industry.
Complete your studies with a clear vision of how you can be a part of better textile decisions that can affect sustainability, ethical sourcing and future industry viability.
Once you have acquired the core skills, you will deepen your knowledge of print, weave and knit through studio classes where you will create samples and products. Throughout the studio experience, you'll be challenged to connect your design ideas with real-world textile challenges, exploring how your creativity can shape innovative solutions for the future.
You can expect to build strong knowledge sets around notions of responsible textile design and understanding the impacts of fibre properties. Adaptable and diverse knowledge will be developed through design processes that support creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.
When you successfully complete the diploma, you will be invited to join the graduate exhibition which is held at the end of each year.
Delivered face-to-face at our Brunswick campus, you'll learn through:
You'll undertake practical work to apply your skills to many of the units. This practical work is carried out within the studio environment where you can practise your technical skills with the support of skilled teachers and technical staff.
There are many units in this course which are clustered together to deliver better learning outcomes for you. You will gain underpinning knowledge and practical skills based on real industry-based context through these clustered units.
Your work will be assessed through a mix of folio work, technical examples and creative responses to briefs.
Your assignments will build on your skills as you gain proficiency in different disciplines.
You will be encouraged to work in groups and individually to get the best results from your learning as you discover your skills in textile design and making.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
Connections to industry are made through a variety of class visits and excursions, guest speakers and industry-led projects.
Throughout your studies you will be encouraged to attend external exhibitions, symposiums and a variety of events that can enhance your own practice.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree/diploma and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
This course is delivered full-time over 2 semesters (1-year duration) or part-time over 3 years (2 evening classes per week and some Saturday classes).
Part-time during the day may be available after individual consultation with the Program Coordinator or Manager.
Throughout this course you will be required to attend face-to-face classes on campus 3–4 days per week if you are studying full-time.
You can also expect some external study of 5–10 hours to be required each week to complete assignments.
In your first semester, your studies will cover the following topics:
Your studies in your second semester build on the learnings from the previous semester. Topics covered include:
When you successfully complete the diploma, you will be invited to join the graduate exhibition which is held at the end of each year.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
International student visa holders can only study full-time.
As a graduate of this diploma, you may find a variety of career outcomes across the fashion and textiles industry. Some examples include:
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies course 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.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.
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 at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).
Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer formal pathways into this course. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.
Graduates of this course will be guaranteed entry into the course/s below. Credit may apply which will reduce the total duration of the destination course. See destination course page for full details on entry and credit.
Graduates of this course will be guaranteed entry into the course/s below. Credit may apply which will reduce the total duration of the destination course. See destination course page for full details on entry and credit.
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The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
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The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.
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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 2026 is $373.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.
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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 2026 is $373.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
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