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NC Fashion and Design

SCQF level 6

Do you have an interest in the world of Key Information
fashion, fashion trends, the construction of
clothing, textiles design and the skills Entry requirements
required for sewing? This course will give Students should have at least 3 National
you the opportunity to explore your creative 4/5s or equivalent. Previous experience of
side while developing your technical skills an art and design course or a passion for
through a range of units that will cover fashion and design would be desirable.
fashion illustration and design through Mature students will be considered on merit.
to pattern and garment construction. If you have a portfolio your best artwork
By researching and exploring different please bring this with you to interview.
aspects of the fashion industry and textile
creation you will develop an inspirational What next?
approach to research, design and You could consider returning to study HNC
production of fashion and textile pieces from Textiles with us. Alternatively, this course
concept to final product. You will help to will help you to produce a portfolio for
organise and take part in a fashion show application to further creative design and
showcasing all the work achieved over textile study.
the year.
Base: Fort William
Your study will include: Course Study Key
• fashion design
• fashion illustration £FE STUDY
• garment pattern construction STYLE
• sewing skills
• drawing skills
• research skills
• sketchbook development
• creative textiles development
• surface decoration
• digital fashion illustration
• embedded development of core and

essential skills

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