Melbourne School of Fashion offers intensive industry specific courses in core aspects of the fashion industry.Classes are restricted in size to maximise individual tuition and all lecturers are chosen for their teaching experience as well as their fashion industry expertise.
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Certificate of Advanced Pattern Making - Part Time
This is a second year subject which will suit those who have successfully completed the Certificate of Pattern Making and Garment Construction at the Melbourne School of Fashion or have obtained an equivalent qualification elsewhere, or can demonstrate sufficient industry experience. The syllabus comprises advanced pattern making techniques in womens' wear, mens' wear using flat pattern work, draping techniques, toiling, and also using computer aided manufacturing.
Course Content
- Pattern creation for intricate and complex styles including bias cut silhouettes, advanced leeve designs, men's and women's pattern tailoring.
- Creating patterns to produce well-fitting garments.
- Advanced measuring and fitting techniques and specification sheets.
- Computer Aided Manufacturing and grading using current software packages relative to the Australian Fashion Industry.
- Accurate interpretation of design concept, creating precise patterns and garments.
- Understanding the interrelationship between fibre content, drape/fabric properties and patternmaking. /
Assessment
- Production of a Range Book
- Press Kit
- Costings of all styles of the collection
- Specification sheets for all styles in the collection
- 12 month Wholesale Sales Budget
- Critical Path Wall planner
- Documentation of research
Course Prerequisites
- Certificate of Pattern Making and Garment Construction
- Other equivalent tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
- Sufficient time at home for completion of assignments and set tasks
Teaching Venue
156 George Street, Fitzroy
VIC 3065
Equipment Costs
Equipment cost is nil if completed Certificate of Pattern Making and Garment Construction however, materials, stationery required: $250 approximately
CODE: ( APM)
23 March 2010 to 9 December 2010.
Tuesdays 9:00am to 12:00pm
Class Size
Maximum 16
Contact Hours
99 hours
Non-Contact Hours
180 hours (minimum) approximately 6 hours per week.
CODE: ( APM/B)
22 February 2010 to 6 December 2010.
Monday evenings 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Class Size
Maximum 16
Contact Hours
99 hours
Non-Contact Hours
180 hours (minimum) approximately 6 hours per week.
CODE: ( APM/C)
3 March 2010 to 17 November 2010.
Wednesday evenings 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Class Size
Maximum 16
Contact Hours
99 hours
Non-Contact Hours
180 hours (minimum) approximately 6 hours per week.
Table Of Fees
| CODE: APM APM/B APM/C | AUD$ |
| Total Fee: | $2,970.00 |
| Initial Instalment: | $1,350.00 |
| Balance of Fees: | $1,620.00 |
Balance of fees to be paid in nine monthly instalments of $180 each, commencing 1 April 2010, ending 1 December 2010.
