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UAL Level 3 Diploma & Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Fashion & Textiles

at Warwickshire College, Royal Leamington Spa · college

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Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course provides the first step on a path to a career within the fashion industry. The course is structured to raise awareness of the breadth and diversity of the fashion and textiles industry, and designed to enable students to acquire a range of essential practical skills, whilst retaining the freedom to identify and develop areas of individual interest and ability.The course comprises of six units across the two years of study (three units in the diploma/three units in the extended diploma) with assessment outcomes integrated into assignments, which gradually build on each other to provide a broad-based and vocationally relevant fashion programme. During the first year students will be introduced to basic fashion studies, and will also have the opportunity to explore related aspects of art and design including textiles, history of fashion, drawing and mixed media. During the second year the course becomes increasingly specialist, as students are encouraged to build up individual portfolios of work, geared towards their particular areas of interest within the fashion industry. The course culminates in the production of individual student collections. The predominant approach is project-based, in specialist well equipped studios. The work involves research, practical problem solving, garment development and production, textile design, fashion sketching and illustration. Written assignments form an integral part of the course. The course is largely based on individual stu

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Royal Leamington Spa College

    Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 5JE

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