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HNC Textiles

SCQF level 7 UCAS CODE124J

This is a creative design-led course which Key Information
offers experience in surface decoration,
creative textile development, drawing and Entry requirements
design development relating to the 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR 1
production of fashion, interior and accessory A level at grade D or above OR NC in a
design. It is a portfolio- based course which relevant subject area. Prospective students
encourages the exploration and without the standard entry requirements as
experimentation with materials, media and listed above are encouraged to apply. We
techniques to create a textile and fashion will consider individual competence in
collection while providing a broad range of textiles-based skills evidenced by a portfolio
skills and knowledge. of work. You will also be required to attend
an interview.
You will work on projects from the initial
planning and research stages through
design and development, to a final product.

Required units: What next?
• surface decoration for textiles You could consider employment as a junior
• digital imaging designer, print production operative, retail
• professional design practice sales assistant, machinist or merchandiser
• textile techniques or further study in this area within UHI or
• observational drawing elsewhere.
• design semantics
• textiles: graded unit 1 Base: Fort William
Course Study Key
Optional units include:
• textiles for interiors £HE STUDY
• designing and producing fashion garments STYLE
• preparing to start a business
• portfolio production
• textile accessory design
• garment construction techniques

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