Level 3 Fashion

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 Beverley 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.

About This Course

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 Beverley 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.

What You Will Learn:

Term 1

• Materials Techniques and Processes (Textile techniques)
• Fashion Design (Fashion design and trends)

Term 2

• Fashion Materials, Techniques and Processes (Pattern cutting)
• Manufacturing Methods for Fashion (Garment construction)

Term 3

• Visual Recording and Communication (Visual exam)
• Critical and Contextual Studies (Written assignment)
• The Creative Process (End of year exhibition/ Fashion show)

Year 2

• Visual recording (drawing/photography)
• Materials, techniques and processes
• Ideas and concepts
• Communication through art and design
• Image manipulation using computer applications
• Lens-based media
• Graphics media, techniques and technology
• Typographic and layout design
• Website design
• Illustration and narrative Image
• Mixed media
• Package design
• History and contextual studies
• Personal and professional development
• Setting up a studio

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

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.

Level 3 – 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

Successful completion of the programme will qualify you for employment within the industry or entry on to an appropriate degree programmes at colleges and universities throughout the country.