Fashion/Footwear Design
Entry requirements
A level
32 UCAS Points is the equivalent to 1 A-Level at grade C
Pass
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP for 90 Credit Diploma
UCAS Tariff
Standard entry to this course requires a minimum of 32 UCAS points from a recognised level 3 qualification in a related subject. We welcome applicants who do not match standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate ability to study this subject at university level and who can evidence relevant experience. You will need a portfolio of your work. Following receipt of this work, an interview by phone will be conducted. A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for non-native English speakers.
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About this course
The full time Higher National Diploma in Fashion/Design is a creative and vocationally relevant course equivalent to the first two years of a BA (Hons) degree. It prepares you for a design and manufacture career across the fashion industries. You will work with staff with a wealth of industry expertise and practice within the creative sector to develop professional design and manufacturing skills. You will also be offered opportunities for research and analysis in related specialist subjects.
The course team plan to work closely with several leading Fashion retailers and Footwear manufacturers which support the delivery of the programme. Networking and liaising with industry contacts is an integral part of the course. Design briefs offer creative challenges through developing illustration skills, graphic presentation, and 3D manufacturing. You will explore specialist garment production and footwear manufacturing sector skills, gaining an insight into tailoring, garment/shoe pattern cutting and garment /shoe construction.
Based on full cohort recruitment, students can expect approximately 12 to 14 hours of timetabled sessions per week.
As this course addresses the needs of today's fashion industry, there is a strong focus on work-based learning and the course covers a broad spectrum of fashion industry-related topics. You will study 120 credits in each academic year covering specialisms such as trend forecasting, branding, social media profile, studio photography as well as traditional fashion practices.
Creative Arts students can also benefit from having access to an extensive range of facilities within the area and opportunities to collaborate with other students across a range of creative arts pathways, further developing your employability and industry related skills.
You can top up to a full degree by either joining the final year of our BA (Hons) Professional Studies (Creative Industries) following successful completion of this course, or another alternative relevant top up degree . You may also apply to other universities to top up on related degrees (based on entry requirements of chosen institution). Career opportunities are varied across fashion design, construction, marketing and media.
Modules
On the first year of the course, students will share specialisms on a joint Fashion and Footwear based provision. On successful completion of the year students can be awarded an HNC in Fashion and Textiles.
YR 1 Level 4 HNC units are Unit 1 Professional Development, Unit 2 Contextual Studies, unit 3 Individual Project, Unit 4 Techniques and Process, Unit 7 Computer-Aided Design, Unit 8 Pattern Cutting and Garment Making, Unit Footwear Making and Manufacture,
Unit 9 Fashion and Textiles
Our professional industry workshops and trained supervision team allow you access to specialist fashion and footwear production methods. Our HE hub, Digital Design Suites and Art rooms provide you with the spaces and resources to get creative on campus.
In year 2, students will undertake all core units’ students will then have the opportunity to choose ONE 30 credit option which will focus on a specialist discipline in either Fashion or Footwear
Year 2 Level 5 HND units are Unit 32 Professional Practice, Unit 33 Applied Practice Coll Project (30 Credit), Unit 42 styling, unit 47 branding and identity, Unit 62 trend forecasting, Advanced Footwear Studies (optional) (30 Credit), Advanced Fashion Studies (optional) (30 Credit)
Assessment methods
Units are assessed through the completion of either practical or written assignments that are set in a contemporary, work-related context. The final stages of the course involve the production of a professional portfolio. The work you undertake is negotiable and will reflect your individual strengths and career aspirations.
Assessment is continuous throughout both years for each module. All assessment is summative and contributes to progression and achievement. Design assignments are coursework based, through sketchbooks, presentations, final garment production with accompanied evaluative evidence. Extended writing skills are assessed in Contextual Studies in addition to the creation of a personal fashion blog. An assessment submission schedule is issued when the course commences. Upon successful completion, HND students are awarded either pass, merit or distinction.
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