Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Learners create a portfolio of work suitable for entry into third level colleges or industry. The course consists of academic and practical workshops in the field of fashion and textiles, providing the opportunity for learners to develop and expand their fashion and textile design skills in addition to developing their confidence and own unique style identity. Students will also exhibit their work at the annual Graduate Exhibition.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year One - HNC
Professional Development
Contextual Studies
Individual Project
Techniques and Processes
Computer Aided Design
Fashion and Textile Practices
Pattern cutting and garment making
Surface Design
Year Two - HND
Professional Practice
Applied Practice Collaborative Project
Advanced Fashion Studies
Material Selection and Specification
Trend Forecasting
Styling
Components subject to change
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
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
Career Progression
Career Opportunities
- Fashion Design
- Costume design for Film & Theatre
- Fashion Styling
- Fashion Buying
- Fashion Retail
- Textile Design