Course overview
Explore a wide range of fashion and textile disciplines including surface pattern, textile design, fashion styling, tailoring, accessories, theatrical costume, and sustainable fashion. You’ll experiment with 2D and 3D design, pattern cutting, illustration and creative direction. You’ll build a professional portfolio to support progression into university or employment. On completion, you’ll achieve a UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication.
What this course covers
Entry Requirements
You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English or maths. Alternatively, a Level 2 Diploma in a related subject at Merit or Distinction grade is accepted. You’ll also need to bring a portfolio of art and design work to your interview.
Progression Opportunities
Progress to a Foundation Diploma, higher education or employment in areas such as printed textiles, surface pattern, fashion photography, fashion illustration, garment construction, costume design and fashion promotion.
Delivery And Assessment
This course is 100% coursework. You’ll produce work in 2D, 3D and time-based media, including sketchbooks, design sheets, research projects, evidence folders and photographs documenting your creative process.