RMIT University

Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development - MST60219

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00122A

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake specialised roles in commercial design and production of textile products, such as screen printed, woven, knitted, tapestry and experimental fabrics.It includes the application of specialised technical, management and design skills within textile enterprises.No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.

Subjects

  • Design and produce printed textiles
  • Analyse textile design influences
  • Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services
  • Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Produce woven textile samples
  • Assist in the development of textile designs
  • Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
  • Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
  • Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
  • Interact and network with fashion industry participants
  • Select raw materials
  • Present and promote textile design concepts
  • Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
  • Research and evaluate processes and products
  • Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs
  • Produce screen printed textiles
  • Produce knitted textile samples
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Design and produce woven tapestry products
  • Identify opportunities in the TCF market
  • Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics
  • Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
  • Draw 3-D designs
  • Participate in production planning processes
  • Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations
  • Communicate and sell design concepts
  • Perform routine textile testing and analyse results
  • Manage production processes
  • Produce computer-aided textile design folios
  • Perform industrial sewing on textile products
  • Contribute to the development of products or processes
  • Design and produce experimental textiles
  • Create and produce textile designs for commercial production
  • Exhibit textile designs or products
  • Develop a textile product range
  • Develop and test TCF products or processes
  • Understand and apply textile science
  • Cost production of fashion and textile designs
  • Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes
  • Design and produce knitted textile products
  • Market design product to local outlets
  • Select dyes and develop dye specification and recipe for production
  • Undertake textile colouration and finishing
  • Produce printed designs on woven and non-woven substrates
  • Develop textile designs and specifications
  • Estimate costs for development of textile designs
  • Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items
  • Source textile materials and resources
  • Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
  • Produce woven tapestry samples
  • Analyse use of colour in textiles
  • Design and produce woven products
  • Manage quality system and procedures
  • Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development
  • Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace
  • Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products
  • Apply electronic systems to textile design and production
  • Analyse product and determine machine settings
  • Research commercial development of textiles
  • Produce drawings to communicate ideas
  • Develop drawing skills

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