Associate Degree - Fashion and Textile Merchandising (AD013) (071874F)

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Associate Degree in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising is designed to develop a work-ready fashion merchandiser who will have broad knowledge and skills for paraprofessional work and/or further learning. Students will develop the requisite skills and graduate capabilities to succeed in the rapidly evolving fashion and textiles industry. This program has a strong emphasis on teamwork within a business environment contextualized for merchandising. Students will be prepared for employment through the development of interrelationships and direct contact with industry.

• Apply and creatively adapt a body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in sourcing requirements to meet cultural and social needs of the target market.
• A broad theoretical and technological knowledge of current business and professional practices leading to marketing and merchandising fashion products both locally and globally.
• Investigate, analyze and interpret trends on design, materials and trims in fashion and related industry either locally or globally.
• Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in their study to demonstrate personal and professional attributes to be work ready.
• Analyze and interpret data to communicate effectively in roles of buyers, allocators and planners.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and innovation when identifying and responding to problems in diverse context within the fashion and textiles industry.
  
• Work with others in a range of roles and context, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness.
  
• Gather, analyze and interpret data to develop fashion and related products and present to peers or potential clients.