Fashion and textiles are the UK's largest creative industries, internationally renowned for quality, innovation and craftsmanship. On this two-year course, you will study alongside those on the BA route. You will discover the disciplines of fashion and textile design and traditional craftsmanship by designing and making garments, accessories, fabrics and other fashion or textile products. Translate your fashion ideas from 2D to 3D by building your pattern cutting, construction skills, and manufacturing skills or bring your textile designs to life through print, fabric manipulation, embroidery or knit. You have the opportunity tailor your degree, experiment within fashion and textile disciplines or concentrate on one area. You can develop a unique identity, preparing you for your chosen career path into industry. The course in the second year is built up of professional practice with live briefs and competitions being a main focus, along with the opportunity for work-based placements. You are able to learn from visiting industry experts in the studio, and closely with industry partners. This enables you to apply your learning and gain real world experience. You will also engage with research, its importance as you develop your design practice You will showcase your work at our annual summer show, as well as throughout your second year in our gallery space and at external galleries. You may have the opportunity to visit trade shows in London and Premier Vision in Paris. Career Progression On completion of your Foundation Degree you may choose to progress on to the BA (Hons) Top-up Degree programme available at University Centre Somerset. Our students go on to work in industry, develop enterprise opportunities or explore further research at postgraduate level. Whatever you want to do, our team of subject experts will support you with your next steps. Many of our graduates go on to successful careers with high profile companies like Alexander McQueen, Matthew Williamson, All Saints and River Island, choosing from roles such as fashion designer, textile designer, studio manager, art director, product developer, pattern cutter and materials research.

Modules may include: Year one • Idea and Materiality • Sustainability Culture and Concept • Introduction to Visual Culture • Studio Practice and Technology • Orientation Year two • Making Meanings • Principles of Visual Culture • Creativity & Collaboration • Portfolio / Professional Practice • Navigation

Teaching is in the form of lectures, seminars, practical workshops and tutorials. You will develop skills in visual and verbal presentation techniques through group and individual project work. Focusing on the avenues that most interest you, through your modules and assessments, you will explore different career paths and graduate with the confidence and skills to succeed.

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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: W232

Institution code: B70

Campus Name: Taunton Campus

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Year 1

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GCSE English at Grade 4 or above or a recognised equivalent

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