Topics include:
- 2D pattern development
- 3D design
- Fashion communication
- Textile techniques
- Adobe photoshop & illustrator
- Pattern cutting
- Fashion design
- Fashion illustration.
The course promotes work experience with compaines within the fashion and creative industries including: Fashion Capital, Pinewood Studios and Oliver Bonas.
You will have the opportunity to showcase your work at our annual fashion show and at exhibitions across the two years. The course is also linked to a development scheme with London College of Fashion where students can attend workshops, lectures, portfolio advice days and pre-interviews for UCAS.
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Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A* - C) preferably including both English & maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit or above. You need to show a varied portfolio of creative work and attend an interview. It is expected that applicants to this course have both an interest in the creative arts and a desire to progress to a career in the creative industry.
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Who is the course for?
Turn your love for fashion into a career. If you enjoy creating your own outfits and want to see your designs on the catwalk, this course is for you!
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
You can gain employment in the fashion, style and contemporary culture and media industry.
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Where Next – Further Studies
At the end of the Diploma year you will undertake an externally set and assessed Final Major Project which will contribute to your progression onto the Extended Diploma year and form part of your final grade. After completing the Extended Diploma you can progress onto a higher education course.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
