Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
If you are interested in Fashion Design and learning all about what's involved in designing and making your own clothes then this is the course for you. This one year Programme will introduce you to all the elements involved in creating your own designs and making beautiful unique pieces of clothing. The aim of this course is to give you all the training and skills you need to start you off on a career path in Fashion Design. You can progress to Degree level from GTI, or even start your own business! Teachers with years of industry experience will assist you to unleash your personal aesthetic and creative vision. You will also have the opportunity to show your designs on the catwalk at the end of year Fashion Show, as part of GTI Fashion Showcase.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills 5N0784
Drawing 5N1862
Fashion Industry & Design Studies 5N3845
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Garment Construction 5N1276
Appreciation of Art Craft& Design 5N0755
Fashion Buying and Merchandising 5N1445
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M3865 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
- Assistant Fashion Designer
- Assistant Pattern Drafter
- Alterations Assistant