ObjectivesIf you want to pursue a career within the cutting edge fashion textiles industry, this may be the course for you. As a student on the Foundation Degree Fashion Design and Technology course, you will be provided with a learning experience central to your career direction whilst at the same time being rich in diversity through it’s multi disciplinary nature.
Entry requirementsYou should: * have 1 A level pass at grade C or above plus 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above (including Maths and English) or * have a BTEC National Diploma, or NVQ level 3 or AVCE double award in a related subject plus 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above (including Maths and English) or * have successfully completed a 1 year Foundation course in Art and Design plus the equivalent of 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above or * have successfully completed a relevant Access course, 48 credits at level 3 or equivalent qualification or work experience * have IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent if you are an International student/EU and English is not your first language * Evidence of portfolio will be required at the portfolio review/interview
This course explores fashion design with the integration of surface pattern and texture through experimentation, using a range of textiles techniques and specialist industrial equipment and machinery. Students will be introduced to the principles of garment design and development. A knowledge of pattern cutting would be an advantage. The unique aspects of the programme include the opportunity for students to develop your skills according to your career aspirations through negotiation of the elective units you select in year two.
Your own personal and professional development will be a key aspect throughout the course. The curriculum is delivered through credit framework units, one large unit of study per term supported by a smaller, often theoretical, unit. All units are explored through a project brief. Core skills specific to this course are undertaken in specialist workshops equipped with state of the art machinery.
You will learn alongside the other courses within the FdA Fashion Design Technology programme as well as FdA Cordwainers Footwear and FdA Cordwainers Accessories for the more academic areas of study too. This will enable you to learn from eachother and gain invaluable insight into other disciplines within fashion design.
This interdisciplinary opportunity also occurs through project design research and critiques providing an enriching experience through greater understanding of the concept of the fashion industries. The course has strong industrial links and project briefs in both year 1 and year 2 are simulated work based learning units of study.