The Diploma in Fashion Design course is designed to develop students’ design and technical skills to provide a basis for students’ progression into higher education or employment in the fashion industry. This course encourages students to explore their creativity and ideas through a range of projects including women’s wear, men’s wear, children’s wear and accessories. Students will learn usage of technologies including new and sophisticated materials and creative studio design practices. Students will develop original, creative garment designs from concept to fruition, including fashion drawing, pattern-making, garment construction, and product merchandising.

The standard of the Diploma in Fashion Design is equivalent to the 1st or even 2nd year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further their studies to:
a)	Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design at TAR College.
b)	Relevant Bachelor Degree courses on advanced standing / credit transfer.

Diploma graduates may seek employment as Designer and Assistant Designer, Fashion Stylist, Production, Patternmaker, Pattern Grader, Fabrications and Trim Buyer, Merchandiser, Fashion Illustrator, and Textile Artist, Fashion Coordinator, Retail Buyer, Theatrical Costume Maker and Designer.