Foundation Degree in Fashion Costume

Course Team Leader: Lamble, Helen

Course Level: Level 5

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Creative Arts & Media

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: GCSE English â€-C†or equivalent (without this you will be asked to complete a Literacy test) and 80 UCAS points to include either:
Art and Design Foundation
Relevant Access to HE course
National Diploma/GNVQ L3 in a relevant subject
A2 level in an Art & Design subject
We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate commitment to studying this subject at University level, and, who can evidence academic or vocational experience in a related field.

Overseas students can send evidence of qualifications (IELTS 6), work experience, and portfolio electronically (or by post) to the Programme Leader. Following receipt of this work an interview by phone will be conducted.

Study Hours: 16
Nº of Weeks:30

Additional Enrolment Info: Application made through UCAS. Portfolio required at interview

Additional Timetabling: You will be required to attend trips and trade shows.

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: You can 'top up' by joining the final year of the BA (Hons) Fashion programme at Coventry University. You may also apply to other Universities to 'top up' on related degrees.

Careers Progression: Careers are varied and range from; Costume assistant for Stage, TV & Film, to freelance designer, cutter and maker. Opportunities also exist in buying, marketing and retail sectors of the industry.

Course Description:
The FD in Fashion + Costume is a creative and vocationally relevant course equivalent to the first 2 years of a BA(Hons)Degree. It prepares you for career paths in fashion and costume industries.

Description Breakdown:
You will complete 4 modules in year one. They cover academic practice, practical and creative. Contextual study is explored through a series of lectures and seminars. In addition guest speakers support the fashion and Costume industries module. Design projects are industry linked and specialist staff deliver production modules in our well resourced workshop and studios. In year 2 a greater sense of independent study is required with further development of your specialist skills culmimnating in a final collection and Fashion Show. To ensure currency with industry you will be required to complete an independently sourced Work Placment.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 15

Trips Residentials: Guest speakers share their experience and industrial visits to the sector are arranged. An annual visit to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre expands your knowledge of costume production and related careers. A study residential to Florence is scheduled.

Qualification: Foundation Degree

Tuition Fees: 1310
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 1310

Additional Costs Total: 0

Work Placement Freq: Block