POSTGRADUATE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Through our admissions process, we aim to understand how you think creatively, not just how you perform academically.
Your application is as much about who you are as it is about your creative ability. We’re interested in what inspires you, what excites you about design, and how studying at Whitehouse will support your future goals.
MASTER OF DESIGN
To apply for direct entry into the Master of Design, specialising in Fashion Design, applicants must provide evidence of patternmaking and garment construction experience, along with the following:
* A creative portfolio
* A 2,000-word project proposal
* Resume
* Undergraduate Testamur
* Academic Transcript (demonstrating Credit to Distinction results in most subjects)
* Birth Certificate
* Photo ID
Guidelines for the project proposal are outlined below.
PATHWAYS
The Graduate Certificate of Design is a direct pathway into the Master of Design and is the first trimester of the Master of Design. We may recommend this route if you do not meet the proposal requirements of the Master of Design, or if you would benefit from initial postgraduate study prior to transitioning to the full masters program.
Applicants applying through this pathway may ust submit a simplified project proposal (500 words) outlining their proposed fashion project, creative direction and intended outcomes. Further details and what to include below.
Depending on the creative work and technical skills demonstrated in the proposal and portfolio, applicants may also be required to complete a bridging course in patternmaking and garment construction. Any bridging requirements will be determined during the application assessment.
The following applies for Whitehouse postgraduate courses.
STEP 1: APPLY VIA WHITEHOUSE WEBSITE
All postgraduate applicants will need to submit an application through the Whitehouse website. Once your application has been received, we will give you a call to discuss it, arrange a Design Meeting and optional campus tour.
STEP 2: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS + PORTFOLIO + PROJECT PROPOSAL
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
You will need to provide the following documents with your application:
Creative Portfolio
Your portfolio should reflect your interest in Fashion Design and demonstrate your creative and technical skills. You may include work from your undergraduate degree. All work must be original.
Who needs to submit a Creative Portfolio?
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Applicants must submit a 2000-word project proposal outlining a project or area they would like to explore. Your ideas may develop during your studies. At this stage, we are interested in understanding your creative interests, initial research and intended direction.
See further below for more detail on what to include.
STEP 3: DESIGN MEETING
Your Design Meeting is a chance for us to get to know you: your creative journey, your ambitions and what draws you to design. The meeting is also an opportunity to ask any questions you have about the course, fees and structure. We’ll use this conversation to assess your eligibility and make sure Whitehouse is the right fit for you.
Design Meetings are held online, so optional campus tours are arranged separately. A tour is a great way to see the studios, facilities and spaces where you’ll be learning.
STEP 4: INTERVIEW WITH NATIONAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Upon satisfactory completion of the Design Meeting, an interview with the National Creative Director will be arranged. If the National Creative Director is unavailable, the CEO may attend instead. This meeting may be online or in person and is a more detailed discussion of your fashion design background and your project proposal, including how it relates to the field of fashion design.
STEP 5: RECEIVE AN OFFER
Once you've attended your interview and sent through your documents, we'll be in touch with your outcome within 48 hours. The offer will be either a conditional or unconditional offer.
A conditional offer means your place is reserved pending any further requirement such as providing documentation.
An unconditional offer means you have already met the entry requirements for the course.
STEP 6: ENROL
Once you accept your offer, your place isn't officially secured until you've completed and submitted your enrolment form. Once we receive it along with your supporting documents, we'll be in touch with your official Confirmation of Enrolment and everything you need to get started.
Your project proposal should total 2,000 words and include the below. Individual section word count is a guide only.
* **Proposed area of focus** within the fashion industry, such as menswear, womenswear, swimwear, eveningwear, print design or patternmaking.
* **Concept statement (300 words):** Outline your project concept and the ideas you intend to explore.
* **Research into your proposed area of focus (1,300 words):** Include a literature review and research into relevant organisations, practitioners and exhibitions.
* **Intended project outcomes (200 words):**These may include a publication, exhibition, collection presentation, artefacts, photographic study or experimental presentation.
* **Resource requirements (150 words):** Identify the equipment, supervision and infrastructure required. All project materials must be purchased or acquired by you.
* **Prospective supervisor or specialist mentor (50 words):** Indicate whether you have someone in mind and explain their relevance to your project.
Applicants should submit a simplified project proposal of approximately 500 words, outlining the field of fashion design they are interested in and a project or area they would like to explore.
Your ideas may develop during your studies. At this stage, we are interested in understanding your creative interests, initial research and intended direction.
Individual section word count is a guide only.
* **Area of interest (100 words):** Identify the field you would like to explore, such as menswear, womenswear, swimwear, eveningwear, textile or print design, or patternmaking. Explain what interests you about this area.
* **Initial concept (150 words):** Describe your project idea, including any themes, questions or creative approaches you would like to explore.
* **Initial research and references (100 words):**Discuss relevant designers, practitioners, organisations, exhibitions or publications that have informed your interest.
* **Intended outcomes (100 words):** Describe what you would like to produce or investigate. This could include garments, textile samples, a photographic study, a publication or an experimental presentation.
* **Skills and resources (50 words):** Briefly outline your relevant experience, particularly in patternmaking and garment construction, any skills you need to develop, and the resources your project may require.
