Course Summary

If you are looking to create the perfect career, this new Foundation degree in 3D Garment Design and Product Development could be the ideal course for you. Brand new for 2021, the FdA 3D Garment Design and Product Development degree supports you to utilise concepts, ideas and opinions through research techniques and methods. Design, illustration, range planning, pattern cutting manual, the most up to date CAD systems, technical packs and specifications, garment manufacture and finishing are the focus of this garment design course. These practices will enable you to develop analogue, intuitiveness and creativity whilst highlighting continued development of sustainable practice within the industry. The course is industry-facing, with ongoing research and development in line with the requirements of the fashion industry. Consultation with local, national and international companies means that you will get a meaningful foundation of professional practice for an exciting career ahead. Throughout this degree you will have the opportunity to work with specialists in industry. You may have the opportunity to work alongside brands such as Topshop, London Fashion Week, Dr Martens, Trend Bible, John Lewis, Disturbia, Leigh Hetherington, Love Niche, and Alexander McQueen, all of which have previously supported students. Mentors are also part of your studies, enhancing your experience alongside the knowledge you will gain through industry-experienced tutors. After completing this degree, you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise (Top-Up) with Newcastle College University Centre. Alternatively, you will be able to enter the industry in an in-house or freelance role such as a designer, technician, pattern cutter or stylist.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning • Skills Processes 1 • Academic Study Skills • Fashion Drawing and Communication • Principals of Pattern Cutting and Garment Manufacture • Contextual Studies1 • Work Related Learning • Garment Construction 1. Year 2: • Professional Development • Skills Processes 2 • Portfolio Development • Product Development • Contextual Studies 2 • Work Based Learning •Garment Construction 2.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Students learn through: • practical studio delivery • seminar case-studies • work-based learning • team learning. Students are assessed through the outcomes of the modules you will study. A range of practical and theoretical activities will determine your final grades.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W235

Institution code: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA

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