BTEC Diploma in Fashion and Clothing Level 2

This course will introduce you to the world of fashion and design, and give you a practical introduction to the skills and techniques needed in order to be able to make your own garments.

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You will learn about the fashion industry and explore and research your design ideas. By the end of the year you will have a portfolio of designs and will have created your own garment. You will be based in our new, airy and creative centre for fashion, the Fusion Centre which is ideally located only a few minutes walk from the Bullring and the famous Birmingham RAG Markets. You will learn from tutors who have worked in the fashion and textiles industry and they will help you develop a real understanding of professional working practices within the fashion industry. Fashion students get involved in many fashion shows and events both within the college and throughout the city. You will be able to have your garments walked down the catwalk at our sell-out end of year fashion show and take part in our Rags to Riches competition in conjunction with the Birmingham Rag Markets and Harvey Nichols.

Key Areas

• Materials, techniques and processes
• Ideas and concepts
• Pattern construction
• Contextual influences

What next

This course will allow you to progress on to BTEC Diploma in Fashion and Clothing Level 3, or another level 3 course in a related subject. You could also seek employment in pattern cutting, garment technology, design teams and styling, as a CAD technician, in marketing or buying.

Entry requirements

Four GCSE's D-G or a level 1 qualification

Area's of study

>Fashion & Textiles,Fashion