BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion, Clothing and Textiles Level 3
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Description
This course is for students who are interested in fashion and clothing. It will develop his/her creative skills through fashion design, pattern cutting, illustration, garment construction, ideas, concepts and working approaches to the subject.
The fashion course has gained national and international recognition through student success in competitions. The course integrates fashion design, illustration, pattern cutting, garment construction and fashion textiles, supported by visual studies, history of art, visual merchandising and fashion retail. Projects provide students with a broad range of experiences including womenswear, menswear, sportswear, theatrical costume and accessories, from con…
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This course is for students who are interested in fashion and clothing. It will develop his/her creative skills through fashion design, pattern cutting, illustration, garment construction, ideas, concepts and working approaches to the subject.
The fashion course has gained national and
international recognition through student success in competitions.
The course integrates fashion design, illustration, pattern
cutting, garment construction and fashion textiles, supported by
visual studies, history of art, visual merchandising and fashion
retail. Projects provide students with a broad range of experiences
including womenswear, menswear, sportswear, theatrical costume and
accessories, from concept through to finished garments, culminating
annually in a fashion show in June. You will also follow other
subject related qualifications.
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End Qualification:
BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion and
Clothing (equivalent to 3 A levels).
You will work towards the 90 credit subsidiary diploma
qualification in the first year of the course and will achieve the
extended diploma in the second year.
Entry Requirements:
Interview required
5 GCSE's grade C or above, with a minimum grade C or above in either English or Maths and a creative subject. Vocational qualifications in relevant subjects will be accepted as GCSE equivalent. Alternatively, successful completion of a BTEC level 2 diploma at merit grade is also acceptable. You will be required to successfully pass an interview with a demonstration of enthusiasm and commitment towards the subject area and bring examples of craft and art work. Individual cases will be considered on their own merits.
Assessment:
The work on the course is project/assignment based, and assessment is continuous throughout the course. Some units will be subject to external assessment. Each unit will be assessed and awarded with a final grade of pass, merit or distinction. The course is completed with a final major project, fashion show and exhibition.
Progression from this course:
An extended diploma is equivalent to three A levels and prepares students for a range of exciting careers such as fashion designer, illustrator or television/theatre costume designer. It also gives students the opportunity to go into fashion promotion, fashion retail and fashion buying, enter directly into employment or many students carry on to higher education to study a Foundation Degree or BA Level in Fashion or a related subject.
Locations:
Isle Campus - PE13 2JE
Duration:
2 Years
Start times:
September 2013
How to Apply:
Please apply online using the general college application form
Course Costs:
All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.
Students will be required to purchase a recommended starter fashion and design kit costing approximately £130. Visits are arranged to various exhibitions, as part of the course, which individually cost, a maximum of £15. An optional residential study trip is also planned. Students will also be asked to purchase additional necessary items such as a portfolio, specialist art and fashion materials as required.
Additional Information:
If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)
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