BTEC National Diploma In Art & Design (Incorporating National Award) - Fashion & Clothing

BTEC

In Watford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Watford

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course provides a stimulating vocational combination of Fashion and Creative Textile. Design and Garment Construction. In the first year students gain underpinning knowledge in Fashion Design, Clothing Construction, Pattern Cutting and Fashion Drawing. Students are also engaged in textile surface design using constructed techniques such as machine embroidery and embellishment.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Watford (Middlesex)
WD17 3EZ

Start date

On request

About this course

4 GCSEs (A-C) or Intermediate GNVQ plus a portfolio of work, but this may be waived subject to portfolio and interview.

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Course programme

Entry qualifications

4 GCSEs (A-C) or Intermediate GNVQ plus a portfolio of work, but this may be waived subject
to portfolio and interview.

Course content

UNIT 1: Visual Recording in Art & Design UNIT 2: Materials, Techniques & Processes in Art &
Design UNIT 3: Ideas & Concepts in Art & Design UNIT 4: Visual Communication in Art &
Design UNIT 5: Contextual Influences in Art & Design UNIT 6: Application, Exploration and
Realisation in Art & Design UNIT 7: Design Methods in Art & Design UNIT 10: Personal and Professional Development in Art & Design UNIT 12: Computers in Art and Design UNIT 71: Exploring Specialist Textile Techniques UNIT 78: Fashion Media, Techniques and Technology UNIT 79: Pattern for Fashion & Clothing UNIT 80: Pattern Development for Fashion & Clothing UNIT 82: Production Techniques for Fashion & Clothing UNIT 85: Fashion Visualisation UNIT 86: Garment and Accessory Production UNIT 88: Fashion Presentation Techniques

Additionality

This course provides a stimulating vocational combination of Fashion and Creative Textile
Design and Garment Construction. In the first year students gain underpinning knowledge in Fashion Design, Clothing Construction, Pattern Cutting and Fashion Drawing. Students are also
engaged in textile surface design using constructed techniques such as machine embroidery and embellishment . Historical, Contextual Studies and Visual Studies provide a backdrop to the practical curriculum.
Professional design staff work with students to enable them to develop their individual creative ability. The students are supported throughout the course with a tutorial system.
The second year is project based, where the students are encouraged to work to a professional level, preparing for work in industry or application to HE. A European trip, visits to industry and galleries/museums will be arranged.

Progression

a) BA or Foundation Degree in Fashion Design or related specialism.
b) Employment in fashion trade, junior designer.

BTEC National Diploma In Art & Design (Incorporating National Award) - Fashion & Clothing

Price on request