Course Overview
BTEC Level 3 Fashion and Textiles is aimed at developing your artistic skills in surface design, fashion and textiles.
In Year 1 you will study towards the Diploma and explore a wide range of techniques, with the creation of textiles and fashion being central to every project. We also look closely at the work of others and strive to create exciting, experimental outcome that are supported by innovative sketchbooks.
In Year 2 you will progress to the Extended Diploma and focus on creating more specialist fashion and textile pieces. You will begin to work more independently, developing ideas of a more personal nature, the course culminates in a final self-initiated project and exhibition to showcase your collection of creative work.
The course is aimed at anyone who has a creative mind, wants to develop their design knowledge and skills and has a real passion and desire to work in the creative industries. You will gain self confidence in your portfolio work and a range of personal skills, such as, working within a group, independence and advise on completing application forms for employment and university, you will be guided through interview processes this will equip you for applications and interviews at university, apprenticeships or employment.
The course will be delivered through a series of assignments and practical workshops, led by friendly, supportive and experienced staff. Level 3 students will have practical lessons taught in workshops and studios, where you will be introduced to new textile techniques, you will experiment with a variety of media and develop your skills and ideas in fashion and textile design.
Enrichment:
You will have the opportunity to work with local organisations on a variety of live projects, these are aimed at developing your professional skills and encourage you to work as expected in industry. Past engagements have been: Burberry, The History Centre, West Yorkshire Archive Services, the Ridings shopping centre and The Art House.
What You Will Study
Examples of some of the units/modules you may study are:
- Primary and Secondary Research
- Basic Garment Construction
- Draping and Constructing on the Stand
- Printed and Constructed Textiles
- Hand and Machine Embroidery
- Surface Pattern
- Exploratory Samples
- Creative Drawing and Design Work
- How You Will Be Assessed
You will be continually assessed by your tutors throughout the academic year, an external moderator will verify and confirm your final grades.
Year 1 – You will complete A1 – skills development and A2 Creative Project, this will be internally assessed and graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Year 2 – You will complete B1– Personal Progression and B2 Creative Industry Response. Graded at a Pass, merit or Distinction.
The combination of grades from both years will determine the overall grade for the course.
- Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths.
OR
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths.
OR
Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 English or Maths.PLUS
Satisfactory interview and a portfolio of work for all options above. - Further Study
On completion with the appropriate pass and English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels.
This study programme offers progression to a variety of art-related courses.
Our own Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is a recommended progression route as is progression onto our HNC/HND Art and Design (Fine Art) During the course we will explain all the possible options and support you through the application process.
