Fashion and Clothing including Creative Textiles

Fashion and Clothing (including Creative Textiles)
BTEC National Diploma

Who is the course for?
The course is for anyone wishing to either improve their knowledge of, or pursue a career in fashion, textiles, or related subject areas.

What is the course about?
The course is a modular programme, offering you the opportunity of an in depth study into the fashion and textile industry. Students will be instructed in basic fashion illustration, fashion design techniques and fabric recognition. You will also develop a range of skills including pattern making and garment construction as they expand their knowledge base. Optional units allow students to also undertake textile design, embroidered textiles and 3D constructed textiles.

Assignments are varied and creative covering futuristic design, club wear, historical influences, creative conceptions and art movements are completed using traditional and digital techniques. All BTEC National students will complete a diagnostic first semester to include general arts skills e.g.life drawing and painting. These will lead to further NCFE certification.

Alongside the core fashion units you will study and develop skills in Design Principles; History of Art & Design (including studies of Fashion Designers); Painting and drawing: and The Use of Computers in Art & Design.

Will I need anything else?
You will be expected to provide a basic art kit containing a range of painting and drawing equipment, a sketchbook and plastic portfolio. A list will be given to you at interview. You may also be required to purchase specialist materials for your project work.

How long & often do I attend?
This course is offered as a two year substantial programme and requires attendance of several lectures, practical sessions and workshops per week; additional time will also need to be spent by the students in carrying out project work and to complete research. You will be required to attend for a minimum of 80%.

How will I be assessed?
Assessment is continuous. You will be marked on both practical and written project work, which will provide the evidence on which your grades will be based. There is no formal exam at the end of the course.

What opportunities will this lead to?
On completion of this qualification you may progress to higher education to study for HND, Foundation Degree or BA(Hons) Degree. Alternatively you may choose to seek employment within your chosen field of study.
You will be advised and assisted in your choice of progression by your course tutors.