Textile Designer Courses
A Textile Designer creates fabrics using various techniques, experimenting with colours and materials, while managing time, marketing, and communication.
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How do I become a Textile Designer
Get qualified to work as a Textile Designer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
MST40119
Learn how to design and produce a range of fabrics and textiles with the MST40119 Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development, and Production. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to workshop your design concepts then put them through your production, marketing and sale channels. The course covers a range of manufacturing, screen printing and dying techniques as well as backend essentials like quality standards and safety. Enquire now for the full list of study units, specialisati...
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CUA60720
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts will help you develop a professional arts practice while learning art theory, creativity and business skills. You can specialise in painting, pottery, ceramics, glasswork, photo imaging, sculpture, jewellery, and textiles — and you’ll graduate with a body of creative work ready for exhibition and sale. The course gives equal weight to both technical skills and arts business administration.
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Blended, On Campus
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CUA41320
Duration
11 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts is an exciting 1 year course for anyone wanting to bring their creative interests to a professional level. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you the history and theory of visual arts while developing your techniques as an artist in drawing, sculpture, wood objects and 3D digital design. Graduate with a completed project ready for exhibition.
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Duration
11 months - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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MST50119
Estimated fee
From $18,000
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Become a TCF design assistant or product developer with the MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. This nationally recognised qualification delivers a mix of skills in fashion design, product development, fashion business, and marketing. The course covers: quality standards, identifying suitable fibres and fabrics, understanding fabric performance and handling, interacting and networking with fashion industry identities, TCF computing technologies, analysing fit models, contour drap...
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Estimated fee
From $18,000
Duration
12 months - 24 months
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How much does a Textile Designer earn?
In Australia, a full time Textile Designer generally earns $1,540 per week ($80,080 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Textile Designer?
This industry has experienced stable employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 1,800 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Textile Designer. Textile Designers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Textile Designer?
If you’re planning a career as a Textile Designer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production. You’ll develop the skills to design and produce a range of fabrics and textiles. This course covers manufacturing, screen printing and dying techniques and also looks at topics such as quality standards and safety.
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A Textile Designer creates fabric and textile products. You might produce new designs and experiment with different colours and materials. Textile Designers may produce individual pieces or create work in large quantities. You might use a range of methods to create your textiles or specialise in a particular technique.
Textile Designers should be passionate about their craft and have excellent technical skills. You’ll need to be creative and able to market your product. Textile Designers should be able to manage their time well and may have to work to a deadline. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to liaise with suppliers and customers.
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