Clothing and Textiles BTEC National Diploma

This dynamic programme gives you the chance to spend two exciting years developing your expertise in clothing and textile design.

Description

This course covers a broad range of fashion industry-based units and is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop skills in fashion design, garment manufacture, computer aided design in fashion and business and enteprise. You will also develop your knowledge of fashion history.
During the second year your fashion or technical design will culminate in the production of a professional collection that will be exhibited on the catwalk.

Functional Skills also form part of the course.

How long is the course?

Two years.

How will I be assessed?

- Projects
- Portfolios
- Final major project

What does the course lead to?

Completion of this course will provide you with a portfolio of art and design project work and professional practical skills required for continuing onto a Higher Education specialist degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or employment.

Examples of employment possibilities are:

• High Street Fashion/Mid Range
• Haute Couture/Knitwear/Corsetry
• Lingerie
• Fashion Accessory Designer
• Fashion Artist/Illustrator
• Fashion Embroidery Designer
• Fabric Consultant/Buyer
• Fashion Journalist/Stylist
• Fashion Marketing/Sales Assistant
• Fashion Designer/Manufacturer
• Fabric Printer
• Fabric Restorer/Conservationer
• Film and TV Costume Designer
• Film and TV Costume Consultant
• Footwear Designer
• Garment Maker/Dressmaker
• Garment and Costume Conservator
• Household Hangings/Curtain Designer
• Knitted and Constructed Fabrics
• Millinery Designer/Manufacturer
• Pattern Cutter/Grader
• Rug and Carpet Designer
• Seamstress/ Sewing Machinist
• Fashion
• Fabrics/Upholster/Household
• Surface Pattern Designer
• Textile Designer/Tapestry Designer

What can I go on to study?

HND in Fashion and Textiles (available at Vision West Notts), or a university level qualification in a related area.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have either four GCSEs at grade A-C including English and Art and Design, or Design Technology or a Level 2 Diploma in a related area with a Merit profile, plus English at A-C or an equivalent Level 2 Literacy qualification.

Mature applicants who do not have these qualifications may still be eligible, subject to interview. All applicants need to present a broad portfolio of relevant design, or art and design work.

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