BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Textiles

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BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Textiles

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Summary:

The project-based programme offers strong tutorial support which empowers students to make informed choices about career pathways while building self-initiative, motivation and drive.

This programme aims to develop creative designers in Textiles and equip them with a broad range of technical skills together with aesthetic and commercial awareness. Learners will have the opportunity to explore a range of textiles techniques and materials and acquire the skills to enable them to create a range of textiles, complimentary interiors / fashion accessories and art based products.

Course Code: A3486 Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Age: 18 Start Date: 05/09/2011 End Date: 05/07/2013 Course Length…

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Summary:

The project-based programme offers strong tutorial support which empowers students to make informed choices about career pathways while building self-initiative, motivation and drive.

This programme aims to develop creative designers in Textiles and equip them with a broad range of technical skills together with aesthetic and commercial awareness. Learners will have the opportunity to explore a range of textiles techniques and materials and acquire the skills to enable them to create a range of textiles, complimentary interiors / fashion accessories and art based products.

Course Code: A3486 Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Age: 18 Start Date: 05/09/2011 End Date: 05/07/2013 Course Length: 2 years Entry Requirements:

A good portfolio, plus one of the following:

  • BTEC First Diploma with 2 merits or distinctions
  • An equivalent qualification or experience
  • 4 GCSE’s grade C and above, one of which must be English Language
Assessment:

Assessment is continuous and is course work based

Career Progression:

Diplomates have the opportunity to progress to a degree course, or obtain employment directly into the Textiles related industry or self employment. The learner will be equipped with transferable skills which can be applied to other types of employment and provide the basis for further study or career changes.

Full Description:

All students will need to provide their own basic kit of equipment as well as being required to pay a studio and trips fee of £100 towards the costs of materials and research trips provided by College.

This programme aims to develop creative designers in Textiles and equip them with a broad range of technical skills together with aesthetic and commercial awareness. Learners will have the opportunity to explore a range of textiles techniques and materials and acquire the skills to enable them to create a range of textiles, complimentary interiors / fashion accessories and art based products.

The project-based programme offers strong tutorial support which empowers students to make informed choices about career pathways while building self-initiative, motivation and drive.

Course Content:

Core Units1. Visual Recording in Art & Design
2. Materials Techniques & Processes in Art & Design
3. Ideas and Concepts in Art & Design
4. Visual Communication in Art & Design
5. Contextual Influences in Art & Design

Professional Specialists Units6. Application, Exploration and Realisation in Art & Design (double unit)
7. Design methods in Art and design
10. Personal and Professional Development in Art & design
13. Specialist Contextual Investigation

Textiles Specialist Units34. Image Manipulation in Computer Applications
75 Drawing from Observation
107 Exploring Specialist Techniques
108. Extending Specialist Techniques
121. Pattern Construction for Fashion
119. Printed Textiles
111. Fabric Manipulation
116. Embroidered Textiles
22. Setting up an Art & Design studio

EnrichmentDuring the course Learner’s will have the opportunity to show their work in the annual ‘Norwich Fashion Week’ show, and a Textiles / Fashion and Performing Arts event. They will also have the opportunity to show work in a live selling exhibition and also in the end of year Creative Arts show.
Visiting lecturers, designers and artists come to the college and provide an opportunity for the students to enquire about their chosen area of study.

In addition to study in College, students will be expected to undertake a minimum of six hours homework each week.

Costs:

All students will need to provide their own basic kit of equipment as well as being required to pay a studio and trips fee of £100 towards the costs of materials and research trips provided by College.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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