BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Fashion & Clothing) Level 3

Fashion

What does the course include?

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This course is a comprehensive foundation course covering all aspects of Fashion. The course is aimed at students with a great enthusiasm for Fashion and some previous experience in Fashion or Art and Design Subjects.

The Course consists of 18 units covering subjects such as:

• Fashion Design
• Pattern Cutting
• Fashion Illustration
• Drawing Development
• Historical & Contextual Understanding
• Garment Construction
• Textile Design
• Fashion Marketing

What do I need to get on this course?

Any of the following:

• 5 GCSE passes at A-C grades
• Equivalent Level 2 programme at grade Merit or Distinction

You are also required to bring in a portfolio of Art work , Textiles or fashion related subjects for your interview day.

Where does it lead?

This course will give you the necessary skills to progress into employment or higher education, such a foundation degree or BA Degree in Fashion or related subjects.

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

Source: EMSI Covered Employment – 2nd Quarter 2010