Diploma of Fashion Styling

About the course

Develop practical fashion styling skills for editorial, commercial and brand contexts, with a focus on building concepts, curating looks and communicating style stories for different audiences. You’ll learn through industry-informed projects and create a professional portfolio that reflects current fashion practice. This Diploma in Design & Visual Art prepares you for entry-level styling work across the fashion industry. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles across fashion media, retail and brand environments, supporting styling and visual presentation for shoots, campaigns and events. Typical pathways include personal stylist, wardrobe stylist, fashion brand stylist, editorial/catalogue/commercial stylist, fashion show and event stylist, social media fashion stylist, and fashion retail stylist. This Diploma in Design & Visual Art supports careers in fashion styling and related creative services.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)