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Fashion & Textiles HNC (Full time)

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Overview

Fashion & Textiles HNC (Full time)

The Pearson BTEC HNC Fashion & Textiles course aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of clients and employers in the Fashion industry and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance career prospects.

Higher Education at Tresham is taught by Art & Design specialist practitioners, with extensive vocational and academic experience. Flexibility of the full and part time courses allow students to manage work and family commitments alongside study requirements. In addition, competitive course fees and additional supporting bursaries enable more accessible learning.

Course information

Need to know

Entry requirements

Essential:

1. Portfolio of Fashion related work / sketches, designs, photography
2. A written artist statement (details prior to interview)
3. Good command of written and spoken English (qualifying ESOL study students welcome)
4. (Students already studying with the Bedford College Group must have successfully completed their Level 3 2nd year)

Desirable:

Broader understanding and awareness of Fashion & Textile practices (desirable)

What qualification will I gain?

Fashion & Textiles (Level 4) BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC).

How will I be assessed?

Continuous assessment throughout the year with two graded summative assessments of practical and written evidence and three ungraded formative assessments.

Group and 1 to 1 tutorials support assessment and student development, throughout the year.

Course content

What will I study?

HNC (Level 4) Year 1

Module A: Process & Practice

  • Unit A1: Concept & Development (85 Credits)
  • Unit A2: Creative Project (35 Credits)

Next steps

Course progression:

HND Higher National Diploma Fashion & Textiles at Tresham (Year 2) UON BA Hons Fine Art Top Up at Tresham or University of Northampton campus, leading to Master Degree and PHD.

A wide range of specialist degree courses.

Career progression:

Garment Designer, Stylist, Fashion Marketing, Textile Designer, Print Designer, Fashion Buying, Costume Design, Fashion PR and Pattern Cutting.

Additional information

Some specialist art supplies maybe required dependent on student specialisms. Trips are planned throughout the year and these are dependent on availability of relevant exhibitions. There are usually four gallery visits a year. It is suggested that students should budget £20 for college coach trips and additional funding for independent travel.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

Take the next step

Apply through UCAS

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Available Courses
Tresham College Kettering Campus
Starts: 23/09/2024
Type: HE
Length: 30 weeks
Day(s): MON&THU
Time(s): 9:00am - 4:30pm
Fees: £6,000.00 Fee notes: The fee indicated is for each year of the course.
Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Funding Information

You could be eligible to take out a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees. Click on the link below to find out more about the financial support available for our Higher Education courses.

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If you decide to pay for your course yourself, we also offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help spread the cost of tuition fees (terms apply).

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.