Level 3 Fashion Design

Fashion and Clothing is exciting and fast paced industry which will give you skills in design and garment construction and development. You will look at fashion research, design, illustration, pattern and garment manufacture and methods to promote your designs and concepts. The programme will culminate with your completing a portfolio of work and the famous catwalk show. The 1st year of the course explores areas of fashion research, design, illustration, pattern and garment construction, as well as textiles and other related studies. The 2nd year provides the opportunity to develop all the skills gained from the 1st year to complete assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and demands. You will also get to take part in Cheltenham Fashion Week.

All Level 3 students will have the opportunity to undertake a range of live projects in fashion design, millinery and fashion shows as well as numerous competitions. We have our own in-house design agency that will give you the opportunity to pitch for jobs and gain that all important industry experience.

5 GCSE A*-C (or more) with English or Maths. Or equivalent/relevant vocational qualification at Level 2 with a merit or higher grade with all functional skills in English or Maths at Level 2. and successful interview and excellent reports.

After successful completion of the course with merits/distinctions learners can progress to the Level 4 or 5 HNC/HND in Creative Practice at Gloucestershire College or this will enable them to make informed choices with regard to a career in the creative media sector. You will need to receive an outstanding report from your tutor and achieve all targets set as progression to the next level is not guaranteed.

CHELTENHAM FASHION WEEK 2012 Models stormed the catwalk dressed in creations by Gloucestershire’s best young fashion designers in sell-out shows for Cheltenham Fashion Week. Hosted at Gloucestershire College, the shows were judged by designer George Davies, who launched the Per Una range at Marks & Spencer and George at Asda. He was joined by fashion journalist Sarah Hayley and hair stylist Stuart Holmes. More than 800 guests came to see the designs from 20 education providers across the county. GC Fashion students Laxmi Chavada, 20, and Stephanie Allen, 21, won £1,000 for Gloucestershire College when they were crowned the winners of the college and sixth-form category, and were offered a two-week placement with Mr Davies’ team. “The standard of the show was truly excellent, nothing I have seen has been average,” said Mr Davies. “Congratulations to everyone who has taken part. The winning designs are amazing. As a designer it’s important to be versatile and you can see from the pieces I have chosen they do this perfectly.” STUDENT CASE STUDY JESSICA SAYCE, 19 Course: Fashion Level 3 Jessica consistently worked to her full potential and is a very diligent and focused young lady with the drive to succeed. Jessica is progressing to DeMontfort University to study a BA Hons in Fashion.

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details