Workshops
Workshops under the Fashion Design major include fashion technology, pattern
drafting and garment construction, design and concept development, tailoring,
experimental dyeing and fabric manipulation techniques. Studies in fashion
history, theory, illustration and professional practices complement the
practical studio aspects.
Assignments include a modern reinterpretation of a historic design, window
dressing, Air NZ Fashion Week backstage work, internships and extra
exhibitions, with students showcasing their work on the catwalk at the annual
Whitecliffe Fashion Show.
2nd Year
Whitecliffe's second year students can choose a specialist area to develop
within an overall framework of historical and contemporary investigation and
collection development.
3rd Year
In the third year students develop a conceptually-based designer range of
garments that reflect their personal style. Students also gain experience
through internships in designer workrooms and both second and third year
students participate in Air New Zealand Fashion Week.
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4th Year
In Year Four students work independently on a self-chosen,
conceptually-based collection that reflects original thinking and an
understanding of theoretical issues. During the design process students receive
invaluable feedback from industry designers and critics as well as studio
lecturers. They are also exposed to guest lecturers and professionals from
within the industry.
Beyond
Graduates gain employment in New Zealand and abroad as design assistants,
pattern makers, workroom assistants, assistant buyers and merchandisers. Some
develop their own fashion labels or work as experimental artists.
Click here to see work by Fashion
Design students.
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