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.
OR
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or Maths.
OR
GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 or Level 2 English or Maths and successful completion of Level 2 or equivalent at Merit grade.PLUS a portfolio of work.
- 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.