Associate Degree in Fashion

Verbal expression and comprehension (understanding)

What do I need to be able to do?

Understand and respond to verbal communication.

• In classroom environments, studio, workshop or production room settings, industry placements, partnered projects or internships this will assist with participating in tutorial discussions and practicing your professional communication during practical classes and work placements.

Verbally communicate clear instructions and explanations in a timely way.

• In classroom environments, studio, workshop or production room settings, industry placements, partnered projects or internships, verbal communication is the primary source of communication between you and peers, staff, industry partners and stakeholders.

Clear communication assists with completing tasks safely and explaining your research project progress and outcomes.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

Additional time allowances for comprehension and expression may be available to you for on-campus learning activities.

Professional experience placement activities may require time responsive communication. This should be discussed with your Placement Coordinator prior to commencing professional experience placement.

Social communication

Social Communication refers to the capacity to understand and use appropriate non-verbal communication such as: eye contact, gestures, facial expression, speaking volume, tone of voice, proximity and verbal turn-taking. 

What do I need to be able to do?

Recognise, interpret, use and respond to non-verbal communication appropriately in both on-campus and during practical components and collaborative learning experiences to interact effectively with staff, industry partners and stakeholders and share workload with fellow students.

In classroom environments, studio, workshop or production room settings, industry placements, partnered projects or internships, tasks which require your use of social communication abilities include:

• identifying and using gestures when undertaking groupwork and collaborative activities, such as sharing workload and equipment with fellow students in studio, workshop or production room settings
• verbal turn-taking and proximity when undertaking groupwork and collaborative activities, such as sharing workload and equipment with fellow students in studio, workshop or production room settings,
• using and understanding non-verbal cues is essential for safe execution of production room tasks.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.  

Consideration will be given to the use of non-verbal communication appropriate to your disability or condition for example, if you have a vision or hearing impairment, you may rely more on using either auditory or visual means of social communication.

Reading

Demonstrate effective reading and reading comprehension

What do I need to be able to do?

Read and understand a range of written material in differing forms from a variety of sources. 

In classroom environments, studio, workshop or production room settings,, industry placements, partnered projects or internships, essential information is communicated in written form. Tasks which require your use of reading include:

• reading induction processes and safety procedures for safe use of equipment and other essential materials.
• reading texts complementing teaching content to understand issues and concepts relevant to your studies.

The ability to read, understand and interpret written information is fundamental for the delivery of safe studio, workshop or production room practices, working safely and effectively in industry settings or working in a in a safe manner.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use specialised software to support your literacy for on-campus learning activities. The appropriateness and practicality of using such software during professional experience placements may vary between placements and should be discussed with the Placement Coordinator prior to commencing placement.

Writing (Written Language)

The extent to which a person produces coherent written communication that is appropriate to both on-campus learning and simulated dispute resolution settings.

N.B. This refers not to the physical act of writing but rather to the written content.

What do I need to be able to do?

Produce coherent written communication appropriate to both on-campus learning activities and professional experience placement.

In classroom environments, studio, workshop or production room settings, industry placements, partnered projects or internships, tasks which require clear, concise, accurate and time-efficient writing include:

• completing written assessment tasks, such as essays and reports, demonstrating your understanding of course content.
• administrative note-taking, preparation of reports or briefs, database entry and email communications.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use specialised software to support their literacy for on-campus learning activities. The appropriateness and practicality of using such software during professional experience placements may vary between placements and should be discussed with the Placement Coordinator prior to commencing placement.

Number Skills (Numeracy)

Numeracy is the ability to understand and work with numbers. Basic numeracy skills consist of comprehending fundamental mathematics like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

What do I need to be able to do?

Demonstrate and correctly apply mathematics knowledge and mathematical skills for on-campus learning activities and professional experience placement tasks.

In classroom environments, studio, workshop or production room settings, industry placements, partnered projects or internships and on-campus learning activities, tasks which require your use of number skills include:

• spreadsheet management and data collection for fashion business processes
• numerical recording and analysis for fashion business processes
• recording accurate measurements and numerical data for fashion patternmaking processes
• recording product specifications and/or data management for fashion business and patternmaking processes.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use specialised software to support your literacy for on-campus learning activities. The appropriateness and practicality of using such software during professional experience placements may vary between placements and should be discussed with the Placement Coordinator prior to commencing placement.

What do I need to be able to do?

Correctly use and apply knowledge of theory, research, and practice gained from on-campus learning to classroom environments, studio, workshop or production room settings, industry placements, partnered projects or internships during practical components and collaborative learning experiences.

In classroom environments, studio, workshop or production room settings, industry placements, partnered projects or internships, tasks using your concentration, memory and problem solving abilities include:

• conceptualising and using knowledge of academic material when completing assessments and project tasks within a specified time frame
• consolidating on-campus learning and applying this knowledge during your industry projects
• focusing, interacting, solving problems and providing feedback to peers, staff and industry clients in a time appropriate manner.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use assistive technology and strategies such as rest breaks to support your memory, planning and organisation in the on-campus learning environment. The use of these strategies during placement should be discussed with the Placement Coordinator prior to commencing placement.

Visual acuity refers to the extent to which a person can see or interpret visual information. This may also include colour vision.

What do I need to be able to do?

In studio, workshop or production room settings, tasks which require your vision include:

• induction processes for studios, workshops and production rooms
• watching practical demonstrations for safe use of equipment and other essential materials
• Safely operating industrial sewing machines (in the Fashion Design and Technology major)
• Accurately measure small differences in patternmaking (in the Fashion Design and Technology major).

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use assistive technology and strategies such as rest breaks to support your memory, planning and organisation in the on-campus learning environment. The use of these strategies during placement should be discussed with the Placement Coordinator prior to commencing placement.

i.e. The ability to undertake precise coordinated movements of the hands.

What do I need to be able to do?

In studio or workshop and industry placement environments, tasks may involve: pushing, pressing, turning, grasping, squeezing and manipulating.

In the studio or workshop environment, tasks which require fine motor abilities include:

• Safely operating industrial sewing machines (in the Fashion Design and Technology major)
• Accurately reflecting fine measurements in patternmaking by hand (in the Fashion Design and Technology major).

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

Adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

Adjustments will be considered in relation to your individual circumstances and physical capacities.

Any adjustments considered should not compromise your safety or the safety of others.