This course will cover visual studies, drawing and mixed media techniques, fashion illustration, textile studies, historical and contemporary studies, pattern and garment production and upcycling, styling and photographing the end product. Students will also learn how to construct a garment from design stage to specification drawing, through to pattern development and garment production, as well as the promotion of the completed product and considerations needed to reach a consumer market. Practical elements such as making prototype/sample garments will allow students to gain multiple skills in the use of industrial and domestic machinery and in using a variety of materials and processes.
The UK fashion and textile industry is one of the largest sectors in the country and its influence extends around the world. The sector supports 1.3 million jobs, which equates to 1 in every 25 jobs in the UK.
Taught by experienced professionals this exciting programme of study offers you a multi-disciplinary pathway into the fashion industry. This course combines design development together with technical and practical skills to give students a wide range of options within the fashion industry whether you want to be a fashion designer, costumer designer, maker, stylist or aspire to start your own business.
Students take part in live, industry led projects such as the Royal Opera House Design Challenge which enhances their costume design skills and allows them to work to an industry led criteria.
Students participate in a range of work placements at various companies as well as making their own creations for the HRC Creative Enterprise Pop Up shop, allowing students to hand produce and sell items direct to the public.
Our students said;
“The course really prepared me for university and I learnt skills I can take forward into my fashion career.”
“I made the right choice in choosing fashion at college rather than A’levels @ school.”
“I feel so much closer to my ambition to be a famous fashion designer; the fashion director at my placement said I was really talented with a great portfolio.”
“Doing this course has given me the confidence and skills to pursue my dream job of working as a fashion stylist.”