ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is ideal for learners who have an interest fashion design, textiles, costume design, digital textiles, printed and dyed fabric, domestic, wallpaper, interior design, art textiles.
COURSE AREA LEAD
Emma Lattimore
WHO IS THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students who:
Would like to progress to Higher Education to study fashion, interior design, retail management, buying and visual merchandising
Would like to be creative
Would like to find out more about the range of textile products are designed and made
Would like to develop their practical skills
Have an interest in fashion and design in its broadest sense
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Core Units:
Art & Design: Explore the relationship between practical ideas and techniques with the History of Art and Design and a wider professional application.
Externally-set Assignment: This involves the learner showing evidence of their visual language and analytical skills. The exam submission includes a response to set a theme carried out over an in-class preparation period followed by a 15 hour timed test.
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP?
Creative thinking
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Presentation skills
Decision making
Team work
Digital design: Photoshop & Illustrator
Pattern cutting
PROGRESSION ROUTES
Fashion & Design
Fashion Management
Fashion & Marketing
Textiles Design
Fashion Promoter
Pattern Cutter