Professional Fashion Design Beginners

Professional Fashion Design; Beginners
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for all learners with a basic knowledge of sewing and machining techniques
who would like to extend their skills by learning about design, fabrics, colour, patterns and sewing to be able to make their own well-fitting garments.
What are the entry requirements?
Anyone with a basic knowledge of sewing, and an interest in designing and making their own well
fitted fashion clothes with a professional finish is welcome to join this course
What will I study?
By the end of the course you should be able to do the following:
•Explore colour, design and textiles to develop your personal style and creative flair
•Develop design, fashion and sewing skills to create individual garments
•Know how to take accurate measurements
•Discover a wide range of fabrics, methods and designs
•Understand how to use a range of specialist clothes making tools, methods and techniques
•Discover how to convert a design into a well-fitting garment
•Understand how to use measurements to create a pattern
•Know how to use a sewing machine and overlocker safely and well
•Learn with others in a fun, safe and supportive working environment
•Understand how to make up a garment in a professional way
This course will introduce you to the basic principles of Fashion Design. On the intermediate
courses that follow you will discover how to use measurements to create a professional pattern and a range of pattern cutting techniques to convert the pattern into a well-fitting garment.
How is the course taught?
The tutor will do an initial assessment (an individual learning plan) to discover your starting point, find out what you want to get out of the course, take any previous knowledge you have into account, and plan how best to support you. She will demonstrate techniques, show inspiring examples and provide handouts to support your learning. You will learn by experience, demonstration, group work - and practice! You will learn how to set up and use a sewing machine/overlocker safely, and how to make a simple garment.
How will I be assessed?
Your progress will be reviewed by regular feedback from the tutor, discussions, self-assessment, group and peer work as well as the finished garments.
By the end of the course what vocational skills will I obtain?
Professional Tailoring skills
What materials do I need for the course?
Please refer to the brochure/website for full details of fees and concessions.

Fee information

Accredited courses

Fee A

Full Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment)

Fee B

If you are:

• aged 16-18 years old on an accredited course
• on Job Seeker's Allowance or on Employment Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity Group)
• unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit (or are dependent of someone who is unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit) and sign a Declaration of Intention to enter employment
• aged 19-23 studying for a first full Level 2 qualification and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent
• aged 19-24 studying for a first full Level 3 qualification and you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• studying GCSE English or maths and do not already have a grade C or above
• studying an accredited English or maths course
• studying an entry or Level 1 accredited course and are aged 19-23 and have prior attainment below full Level 2. (This does not apply to ESOL courses)
• taking part in a Family Learning activity

Fee C

Exam fees are non-refundable and payable at enrolment. In some cases exam fees are to be confirmed.

*first £40 of the exam fee applies.

Non-accredited coursesFee AFull Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment).Fee BLearners who are working and are in receipt of means tested benefits other than JSA/ESA e.g. housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support or pension credit.Fee C

Learners in receipt of 'active' benefits i.e. job seekers allowance, Employment Support allowance (Work Related Activity Group).

or

Learners in receipt of wider benefits (or their unwaged dependant) e.g. council tax benefit, housing benefit, income support, pension guarantee credit who sign to declare that they are intending to enter employment.

You will be required to provide valid proof that you are entitled to receive a free course or a reduced fee at enrolment.

Fee information

Accredited courses

Fee A

Full Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment)

Fee B

If you are:

• aged 16-18 years old on an accredited course
• on Job Seeker's Allowance or on Employment Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity Group)
• unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit (or are dependent of someone who is unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit) and sign a Declaration of Intention to enter employment
• aged 19-23 studying for a first full Level 2 qualification and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent
• aged 19-24 studying for a first full Level 3 qualification and you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• studying GCSE English or maths and do not already have a grade C or above
• studying an accredited English or maths course
• studying an entry or Level 1 accredited course and are aged 19-23 and have prior attainment below full Level 2. (This does not apply to ESOL courses)
• taking part in a Family Learning activity

Fee C

Exam fees are non-refundable and payable at enrolment. In some cases exam fees are to be confirmed.

*first £40 of the exam fee applies.

Non-accredited coursesFee AFull Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment).Fee BLearners who are working and are in receipt of means tested benefits other than JSA/ESA e.g. housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support or pension credit.Fee C

Learners in receipt of 'active' benefits i.e. job seekers allowance, Employment Support allowance (Work Related Activity Group).

or

Learners in receipt of wider benefits (or their unwaged dependant) e.g. council tax benefit, housing benefit, income support, pension guarantee credit who sign to declare that they are intending to enter employment.

You will be required to provide valid proof that you are entitled to receive a free course or a reduced fee at enrolment.