This course is for those who wish to pursue a career in the fashion and textiles industry. You will gain high level and specialist training in how to present and exhibit your work to industry standard and how to realise your fashion collection from idea to catwalk. The course will provide you with real industry experience working on live projects as well as gaining invaluable knowledge through optional internships and work experience. You will be encouraged to enter prestigious competitions in order to market yourself as a designer and will have the opportunity to take part in the College's annual fashion show.

You will learn new techniques, explore innovative processes and fashion trends, and develop an independent mode of working. You will also be able to specialise in the areas you are most interested in, which include: pattern cutting, garment manufacture, illustration, specialist textile techniques such as printmaking, embroidery and knitting and computer aided design. The practical skills learnt will be complemented by a strong understanding of the social, political and historical factors that influence trends within the fashion industry. On completion of your studies you will have created a professional portfolio of work that will showcase your technical abilities to future employers. Key areas studied include: Contextual studies Computer aided design (CAD) Accessories Printmaking Professional practice Individual project Techniques & processes Pattern cutting & garment making Fashion & textiles practices

A range of coursework assessment methods are used on this programme these may include, practical assessments, product realisation, reflective accounts, reports, essays, presentations and portfolio.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: 032W

Institution code: S20

Campus Name: Digbeth Campus - Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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England	6165.0	Year 1
Scotland	6165.0	Year 1
Wales	6165.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6165.0	Year 1
EU	6165.0	Year 1

There will be additional costs for the individual garments and collection that you will design and produce for your assessments and fashion show. There will also be some costs for art materials such as sketch books. We recommend that you budget for approximately £500.

High Street Deritend
Digbeth
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Birmingham
B5 5SU