Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Maths and English GCSEs at grade C or above
HNC (BTEC)
Applicants must possess an HNC (Level 4) Art and Design, Fashion or Textiles qualification in order to be considered for this course. Suitable applicants will be invited to interview, where they will be required to further demonstrate their suitability for the course by bringing a portfolio of artwork for review. A copy of your HNC module transcripts will also be requested, and the original will be required for review during enrolment. References from an official email address (ie. NOT Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) must be provided. This can be from your previous institution if you were a student in the last 4 years or from a line manager if you are currently working. Students without an HNC (Level 4), may be able to take the two-year course starting with the HNC. Mature students with relevant experience may also be considered. Maths and English GCSEs at grade C or above are also required
About this course
This course is for students who are excited by a career in fashion, costume and textiles. It is part of a staged approach to study and suits students who have achieved an HNC (Level 4) and wish to progress to an HND (Level 5) specialising in Fashion. It is delivered at Kingston College Campus, by highly skilled teachers and technicians with expertise across printed textiles, weave, knit, pattern cutting and garment construction, illustration, design and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Students collaborate with industry led partners and benefit from other career focused opportunities, delivered within our richly resourced Creative Industries Centre. You will join a vibrant and creative higher education community and enjoy unrivalled access to studios, workshops and commercial machinery.
Modules
Level 5 units:
Professional Practice (Core, 15 credits)
Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set) (Core, 15 credits)
Advanced Fashion Studies (Core, 30 credits) or 37 Advanced Textile Studies (Core, 30 credits)
Plus 3 Specialist Fashion related Units
Styling (15 credits) and/or 64 Advanced Life drawing (15 credits)
Branding & Identity (15 credits)
Conceptual Practice (15 credits)
Assessment methods
Teaching:
You are taught mainly through practical workshops with some theory sessions. In addition, you have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor. You will use industry-standard equipment and have access to studios, workshops and library facilities throughout your course.
Independent learning:
When not attending timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve research, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework assignments and presentations. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities, including the library, the Undergraduate Centre, digital suites and specialist studios.
Overall workload:
Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning, and assessment activity, while your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules selected.
Assessment:
The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark.
Regular formative feedback is provided with a final grade awarded for each unit upon completion. All assessments are spread across the year to make the workload manageable.
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Kingston College
School of Creative Industries [KC]
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