Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing (Course Code: 1004)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 2 years
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am - 5.00pm.
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have a met one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with a portfolio of Art and Design work and a satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

A portfolio of Art and Design work
4 GCSEs at grades A* - C; or
GNVQ Intermediate in Art and Design; or
BTEC First Certificate/Diploma in a related subject; or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 2 awards.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This is a broad-based Fashion and Clothing course consisting of 18 units. This course is for those students wanting to develop the necessary skills for a career in the fashion industries.

The course is structured around a series of thematic terms that enable students to experience, through project work, the broad-range of disciplines that are involved in the design, production and marketing of fashion garments. Progression to the second year of this course is dependant upon successful completion of the year one units.

In the second year students will have the opportunity to design and produce a collection of outfits that reflect their personal interest and future progression routes. They may then progress onto a Foundation Degree or Degree level course in fashion or a related subject at Croydon Higher Education College or other institutions. Alternatively, students may seek a junior position in the fashion/clothing industry.

In addition to studying Core Units and Key Skills the subjects covered will include:

Computers Applications in Fashion;
Fashion and Clothing Design;
Fashion Illustration;
Garment Production;
Design Methods in Art and Design
Pattern Construction
Personal and Professional Development
Final Major Project
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE coursework and FMP practical examination