Art and Design (Fashion) Extended Diploma Level 3

Leicester College

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In Leicester

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Leicester

This exciting course provides students with the opportunity to experience a broad range of subjects that strongly reflect practices used in the fashion industry. It is aimed at people wishing to further their education in the fashion and textiles industry. You will have the chance to build a portfolio of creative art work and written […]

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Location

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Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Painter Street, LE1 3WA

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About this course

Standard entry to this course requires one reference. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance. 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) including English including an Art/Design related subject is required. GCSE Maths at grade 4 (C) or above is desirable. You will also require a portfolio which demonstrates your suitability for your chosen course.



Consideration will be given to all applicants over the age of 19 who do not hold formal English and maths qualifications.

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Subjects

  • Textiles
  • Industry
  • Art
  • Art design
  • Design

Course programme

Year 1

This course is aimed at people wishing to further their education within the area of fashion and textiles. You will develop skills in a wide range of areas including drawing development, computer aided design (CAD), pattern cutting and garment manufacture, and fashion design and illustration. You will learn how to design and construct garments and accessories to industrial standards and you will be taught how to use industrial machinery safely.

Year 2

In the second year you will study the following units: exploring specialist textile techniques; design methods; accessory production; garment production; 3D sculptural textiles; printed textiles; fashion marketing; and a self directed final major project that will be exhibited as a catwalk show at a city centre venue.

There will also be a range of industry speakers and industry trips throughout the year.
This programme comprises 180 credits – 90 credits per year.

Additional information

All units are assessed through practical assignments. You will receive formative assessments and feedback that will inform you of the grade you are working towards. We will set targets that inform you how to improve. There are no examinations or external assessments on this course.

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