Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design) in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury

Build your reputation in the fashion world by blending your unique style, innovative thinking, and enthusiasm with professional knowledge and technical abilities
Our program equips you with essential skills to emerge as an autonomous designer or clothing manufacturer. You'll master crucial techniques in design planning, illustration, clothing assembly, and pattern development. Additionally, you can select two specialized courses from diverse electives to cultivate expertise aligned with your aspirations. Alongside practical studio classes, you'll complete fundamental academic coursework covering both vocational and theoretical studies, enhancing your communication abilities, understanding of creative disciplines, and foundational business acumen.

During your first year, you'll obtain practical industry insights through guest lectures featuring professionals sharing their career trajectories and creative influences. You'll also participate in competitions and fashion showcases to present your creations to industry professionals.

Your second year includes a 40-hour industry internship focused on collection development, providing hands-on experience with contemporary trends and promotional strategies.

In your final year, with mentorship from Ara's fashion faculty, you'll complete an 80-hour professional placement where you'll create an original collection responding to a specific brief. Industry leaders will evaluate your work, offering priceless professional guidance from established experts.

Your culminating experience will be a capstone project demonstrating your accumulated expertise in design, promotion, entrepreneurship, and garment production.