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BTEC National Diploma Art and Design: Fashion and Clothing
The programme
Fashion is big news and even bigger business - from exclusive designer to high street chic, from classic lines to fast fashion, from catwalk to club, from labels to lapels. This programme encourages the development of innovative and challenging designers with the both commitment and the skills to succeed in a fashion sector where drive, currency and marketplace credibility are essential. Delivered by a course team with sound commercial and industrial experience, this programme comprehensively covers the essential techniques and processes, recognises the importance of contextual studies in inspiring contemporary solutions, and celebrates innovation, imagination and individuality.
What you study
- Visual Recording
- Fashion Presentation Techniques
- Materials, Techniques and Processes
- Surface Pattern
- Ideas and Concepts
- Fashion Marketing
- Visual Communication
- Pattern Developing
- Contextual Influences
- Garment and Accessory Production
- CAD/CAM for the Fashion Industry
- Developing Costume Designs
- Exploring Specialist Textile Techniques
- Personal Development and Planning 4
- Pattern Construction for Fashion and Clothing
- Application, Exploration and Realisation in Art and Design
- Production Techniques for Fashion and Clothing
Special Features
Fashion is one of the fastest growing most exciting industries in the world. The course looks at every aspect of the industry from designing and making garments to managing the catwalk. Techniques in accessory, jewellery and textile production makes this an essential basis for anyone interested in this discipline.
The opportunity to study up to 4 units from ND 3D Design or ND Multimedia as well as your own discipline.
People who take this course could go on to..
Study the subject at degree level, so building on the knowledge and skills acquired on this course, other students will move on to employment in Fashion, Textiles and Design industry.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grades A-C OR A relevant BTEC First Diploma or equivalent OR “Life experience” will also be taken into account when considering applications from mature students. In addition two satisfactory references are required.
Duration
2 years full-time
