BTEC Certificate in Fashion (Art & Design) Level 1

Fashion

What does the course include?

This is a one year course which is ideal for you if you are keen and enthusiastic to study fashion but have no previous experience.

You will study:

• Design
• Illustration
• Garment construction

You will also study personal development and employability skills as well as functional skills in preparation for the higher level courses and eventual employment.

If you would like to find out more information about this course and speak to the course tutors, please come along to one of our Plumstead Centre Open Days.

What do I need to get on this course?

This course is aimed at 16-19 year olds

No previous experience in Fashion is required, however if you have a portfolio of Art work , Textiles or fashion related subjects please bring this along for your interview day.

You will be asked to complete an Initial assessment; numeracy & literacy at Entry 3 or above and a fashion written assessment task.

• A fashion, art or textiles qualification at entrylevel or at least 2 GCSEs graded D-G

  or equivalent

  • A keen interest and commitment to the course

  Where does it lead?

  This course can lead to our BTEC Diploma in Fashion level 2.

  There is a 12% increase in fashion related jobs forecast in Greenwich between 2012 and 2017.

  Source: EMSI Covered Employment � 2nd Quarter 2010