Overview
This programme will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to create well-designed, well-constructed and well-presented garments for the apparel and textile industry.

Content
Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate skills in industrial pattern making and grading
• Construct garments in an industrial setting
• Demonstrate knowledge of the fashion and design industry
• Use effective workplace communication
• Undertake production planning, costing, marketing and designing for
  market needs
• Create original designs.

Courses/Papers offered in Year 1 include:
   - Pattern Making
   - Garment Construction
   - Fashion Drawing and Design
   - Screen Printing

Career Options

• Industrial Pattern Making
• Industrial Garment Construction
• Textile Printing, Fabric Production
• Production Planning and Costing
• Marketing
• Retail
• Dressmaker
• Pattern Maker
• Production Machinist
• Trainee Designer
• Buyer
• Retail/Interior Designer
• Self Emloyment
• Secondary Teachinged to NZQA.

Admission Information
Entry to this programme is open, however, preference will be given to
applicants who:

• Have completed at least 3 years’ secondary education preferably with Art
• Have sound basic English and Maths skills, or have gained other relevant experience since leaving school
• Can prove they have a genuine interest in this field
• Can supply garments or artwork in a portfolio.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum
IELTS score of 5.5.

Qualification Gained:

Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Fashion Design