Diploma/Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Fashion & Textiles)

The Level 3 (3 A-Levels) National Extended Diploma in Fashion and textiles is designed for students who have a keen interest in art, design and textiles and are looking to develop their skills and understanding of this subject. Studying at the hub of our East Riding campus in Bridlington will provide you with the space to work in our fantastic studio facilities that will assist in the development of your industry work. You will be required to undertake numerous study trips and exhibition visits that will underpin your project work, and enhance a broader range of subject knowledge for your specialism. This course has a multidisciplinary approach so will cover a broad range of topics and workshops that will better prepare you for your chosen specialism for enrolling onto our degree programmes or going straight into the fashion industry.

The BTEC Level 3 programme provides you with all the essential skills you will need to successfully challenge your creative thinking and succeed in the world of fashion and textiles design. Throughout your two year programme you will be encouraged, and guided to develop your skills for sketchbook design, portfolio composition and professional presentation techniques for interviews. Not only will you develop an understanding of the design process, but you will also have the opportunity to develop your textile techniques leading into pattern cutting and garment construction, providing you with the opportunity to bring your creations to life.

Why take this course?

Industry related briefs.

Practical assignments.

Regular study visits and trips to different cities.

Highly experienced course tutors.

Practical and career focused programme.

Innovative portfolio development.

Digital design skills for portfolio and industry use

Work Experience

Whilst studying on the level 3 fashion programme students will also have the opportunity to gain first hand industry experience working for The East Riding College Sewing Room which is an inhouse alterations service at the College. Here students will learn and take part in altering a broad range of garments and working with customers to gain further experience alongside their studies.

Term 1

Fashion Design and Trends

Materials Techniques and Processes

Fashion MTP (Pattern/Garment construction)

Term 2

Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design (External unit)

Visual Recording and communication (External unit)

Term 3

Textile MTP- Avant-Garde accessories

The Creative Process (Y1 FMP)

You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including written assignments, work-based assignments, work experience, practical assessment, portfolio development and formal presentations

Three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including English language and Mathematics

Successful interview with course manager Bethanie Jacob demonstrating visual portfolio and commitment to the subject

A typical offer for this course would ask for the entry requirements to be met, however, all offers take individual applicants experience and qualifications into account. Life experience of mature students will be taken into account when considering applications.

Successful completion of the programme and its associated key skills will qualify you for entry onto a wide range of foundation degree or degree programmes in art, textiles and fashion at universities and colleges. This includes our related Level Four BTEC Higher National Certificates, - our Level Five BTEC Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (fashion) BA (Hons) Contemporary Media, Design and Production