Overview
Fashion & Textiles HND (Full Time)The aim of the course is to develop your creative and intellectual potential and to provide you with the relevant knowledge and skills required for a career in the fashion and textile industry. You will be involved in projects that combine fashion drawing and illustration, creative pattern cutting and garment production, embellishment and embroidery, and surface pattern design.
The course will also cover marketing, promotion, styling and professional practice. During the course, you will be encouraged to produce individual ideas whilst developing an understanding of the needs of the fashion and textile industry. This highly creative award-winning course will equip you with everything you need for a successful career within the exciting and fast-paced fashion industry.
Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements:
To begin this course you will need a Higher National Certificate in Fashion and Textiles.
We welcome mature students to apply, providing they have a relevant industry or creative background (please contact us for more details).
Entry is subject to a successful interview, where you will be asked to bring along a portfolio of your existing work.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Portfolio
How will I be assessed?
You will work with a range of specialist lecturers, including practising designers, in well-equipped studios and workshops. Project briefs are set for each assignment, and you are encouraged to develop a personal response to each task. All activities are supported through one-to-one tutorials and group discussions to inform you of personal progress and to aid assessment. Assessment is continuous throughout the course, with assignments graded at the end of each task.
Course content
What will I study?
Modules:
During this course you will study the following units:
- Professional Development
- Contextual Studies Individual Project (theme set by Pearson)
- Techniques and Processes for Fashion & Textiles
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Fashion & Textiles Practices
- Pattern Cutting & Garment making
- Fashion Collection
You will develop practical technical skills such as pattern cutting, draping and production as well as creative skills in fashion design, illustration, technical drawings, computer-aided design, fashion Trend Forecasting and surface pattern design for fashion using both traditional and non-traditional methods.
You will regularly take part in national and international live competition briefs and build a creative, professional portfolio that can be used for job interviews or further study.
Next steps
Successful completion of this course will equip you with the relevant skills and knowledge required for employment in:
- Fashion Design
- Pattern Cutting
- Illustration
- Textile Design
- Surface Pattern Design
- Marketing and Promotion and Styling.
The course has a special focus on students that wish to become independent designers. Previous students have continued their study to ‘top-up’ their qualification with one extra year of study to gain a full degree in Fashion / Textiles.
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.
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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.
Find out moreIf 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. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
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.
