To be considered for a place at LCI Melbourne, our entry requirements are:
After submission the portfolio or selection kit is viewed by a panel and if you are shortlisted your application will proceed to interview stage where you will meet with the LCI team to talk through your portfolio and ask questions.
IELTS score of 6.0 with no skills band lower than 5.5 or equivalent like TOEFL, Pearson Test of English or CAE
Fashion & Costume Design at LCI Melbourne is a unique specialisation where you can explore innovative techniques in the design and creation of fashion collections and/or costume for cosplay, stage or film. Innovation and creative thinking provide the foundations as you discover industry techniques including high quality pattern making and garment creation.
You will conceptualise innovative presentations, predict future trends, and discover fabric appreciation and manipulation. You will explore responsible design through consideration of sustainable materials, no waste strategies and customer needs. You will also learn how to style, shoot and promote your work, with an understanding the impact of social media.
This major will set you up to launch your independent business or enter fashion or costume design in independent small scale operations or large-scale organisations.
By graduating with a Bachelor of Design Arts and joining the ranks of LCI Melbourne alumni, you will be included amongst some of Australia’s leading and most innovative artists and designers.
CRICOS: 058836K
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Study Units of Fashion Design Major
Delivery Mode
Trimester 1
Trimester 2-4
Trimester 5-6
LCI Melbourne aims to produce graduates who are job ready, with both the specific skills required to gain employment in their chosen area of design and the broader underpinning attributes required to develop their career over the long term.
This commitment is reflected in the structure of the Bachelor of Design Arts, which includes a series of Professional Studies units across the degree. The Professional Studies stream culminates in LCI Melbourne's Industry Placement Program, enabling students to gain on-the-job experience and build industry contacts as part of their studies.
The majority of our academic faculty are also practicing professionals with strong industry links. This ensures that our students are provided with the most up-to-date and relevant skills and knowledge to prepare them for their future career. Students seeking further career advice can arrange one-on-one meetings with their major study coordinator.
There are a number of professional associations relevant to the careers linked to LCI Melbourne’s courses. Many of these provide career advice to prospective members. The most notable are:
SETTING UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Managed by the State Government of Victoria's Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI), Business Victoria is an online resource to assist in starting, running and growing your own business. It includes sections on Design and Information & Communication Technology plus useful links to news, resources and careers information.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
