Textiles, Fashion and Clothing BTEC National Diploma
BTEC
In Kettering
Description
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BTEC
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Location
Kettering
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Duration
1 Year
This course is aimed at open minded creative individuals who want to learn about the design process and different approaches to a broad range of multi-media including recycled materials, plastics, glass, paper, metals, ceramics, rubber, etc. Students will develop their skills in drawing, colour application, sculptural textiles, multimedia approaches and print. Students will also learn how to.
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A minimum of 4 GCSEs at C or above including English and preferably Maths or equivalent OR
A BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design with a satisfactory reference and equivalent English and preferably Maths OR
A relevant equivalent Level 2 qualification with equivalent English and preferably Maths.
Entry is subject to a successful interview. You will need to bring with you a portfolio of your...
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Course programme
- Venue:
Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering - Duration:
Two Years - Start At:
September 2010 - Interview:
Yes - Level of Study:
Advanced (Level 3)
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs at C or above including English and preferably Maths or equivalent OR
- A BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design with a satisfactory reference and equivalent English and preferably Maths OR
- A relevant equivalent Level 2 qualification with equivalent English and preferably Maths.
Content
This course is aimed at open minded creative individuals who want to learn about the design process and different approaches to a broad range of multi-media including recycled materials, plastics, glass, paper, metals, ceramics, rubber, etc.
Students will develop their skills in drawing, colour application, sculptural textiles, multimedia approaches and print. Students will also learn how to contextualise work within art history, fashion art and design and contemporary practice.
The structure of the Diploma is an 18-unit qualification and consists of five 'core' and 'two' specialist units:
- Drawing and Development
- Historical and Contextual Understanding
- Techniques and Processes
- Ideas and Concepts
- Visual Communication
- Art and Design Exploration (externally assessed)
- Art and Design Application (externally assessed).
- Design Methods
- Design Principles
- Professional Practice
- Computers in Art and Design
- Exploring Textiles
- Surface Pattern
- Paper and Printmaking in Textiles
- Fabric manipulation
- Feltmaking and Felting
- Pattern Repeat
- Textile Installation
- Embroidered Textiles
- 3D Sculptural Textiles
- Pattern Development
- Personal and Professional Development.
Candidates who do not have GCSE A-C in English will be required to retake in the first year to upgrade to a grade C. Candidates may wish to take AS/A2 Level Art and Design in addition to the main programme.
Assessment
Assignments are internally assessed throughout the two years and subject to external verification.
Progression
To National Diploma in Textiles is new this year but students who have studied a similar course of the same level have progressed on to degree courses in:
Sculpture - Winchester School of Art
Woven Textiles - Loughborough University School of Art and Design
Jewellery - Sheffield Hallam University
Fine Art - University of Northampton
Interior Design - De Montfort University
Many students decide to stay at Tresham for a further year to study the BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design. On completion of this course they have progressed to degree courses in:
Special Effects for Films - South Bank University
Textiles and Photography - Cardiff University
Design Crafts for the Entertainments Industry - Cleveland College of Art and Design
Animation - Loughborough University School of Art and Design
Fine Art - Goldsmiths
Entry Requirement
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at C or above including English and preferably Maths or equivalent OR
A BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design with a satisfactory reference and equivalent English and preferably Maths OR
A relevant equivalent Level 2 qualification with equivalent English and preferably Maths.
Entry is subject to a successful interview. You will need to bring with you a portfolio of your work.
Textiles, Fashion and Clothing BTEC National Diploma