Overview
Fashion & Textiles HNC (Part 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.
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Important information
- No. of contact hours
6 hours per week.
- Expected self-study
You will be expected to study in your own time – hours to be confirmed by your tutor.
- Regulatory body
Pearson.
Course information
- 32-48 UCAS points and English language and maths GCSE grade 4 or above.
1. Progressing students from Level 3 will be required to have successfully passed their Extended Diploma year and attended a portfolio interview with the HNC Fashion & Textiles staff.
2. External students will be required to attend a portfolio interview with subject staff and give evidence of prior learning within the subject area.
The course is delivered over 2 years, covering one Core Module with two main units. Content is delivered based on the following unit criterion.
1. Contextual Knowledge
2. Ideas Generation & Development
3. Technical Knowledge & Skill
4. Professional Practice.
5. Communication.
Formative feedback supports assessment throughout the year, ensuring group and individual sessions on feedback are achieved.
Students attend for 6 hours a week and it is expected that they match that with independent study time.
Module A Process & Practice includes the following units:
Unit A1 Concept & Development
This assessment unit is designed to enable the practice and development of underpinning knowledge, understanding and proficiency of creative practice through exploration of the subject area.
Unit A2 Creative Project
This assessment unit is designed to give students the opportunity to consolidate and apply their learning through the production of a portfolio of work related to project outcomes.
The method of assessment is via evidence-based submissions – recommended and types of evidence may include:
- A portfolio of development work and outcomes.
- Physical and digital prototypes.
- Written reports, essays or case studies.
- Planning and research documents, files and links.
- Audio and visual presentations.
- Exhibitions of outcomes.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Higher National Certificate in Fashion & Textiles.
Course progression:
HND Higher National Diploma Fashion & Textiles at Tresham, then BA Hons top-up , 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.
Student Loans Company code
1005527
Course costs/ trips
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 three cultural trips a year. It is suggested that students should budget ÂŁ25 for each college coach trip and additional funding for independent travel.
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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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. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
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.
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.