Fashion - Level 2


Start:
September
Location:
Balliol Road Campus
Level:
2

Course Details

This course is for learners who want to develop their skills and creativity in fashion design and construction.

This course will allow you to learn, develop and practice the creative skills required for career progression in the fashion sector. As well as garment construction you will gain experience in using textiles to embellish and produce a fashion accessory.

You will also learn how to work from a client brief and produce relevant fashion visuals to support your ideas. Fashion promotion is also covered, teaching you how to use the web to promote your work.

The programme also includes studying Maths and English towards GCSE grade 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C) if you do not already have these grades.

  • Developing design ideas
  • Sampling fashion techniques
  • Understand how to work for a client to create a product
  • Create a website using web design application templates
  • Producing promotional publications
  • Design and make a dress
  • Textile decoration
  • Design and make a character costume
  • Pattern cutting for a one piece garment
  • Fashion illustration
  • Design and make a 3D felt item
  • Design and make a fashion accessory
Level 2 Diploma in Fashion
1 year

This course prepares learners for employment, or learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing a specialist qualification at Level 3 in one or more of the following areas:

  • T-level Creative and Design Craft and Design: Occupational Specialism: Textile and Fashion Maker
  • UAL Applied General Extended Diploma in Art and Design - Level 3

Depending on your age, as a mature student it will be possible to apply for the Fashion and Textiles - Foundation Degree (FdA) or Visual Merchandising & Promotional Design - Foundation Degree (FdA) with Optional Integrated Foundation Entry.

  • Fashion Designer
  • Garment Technologist
  • Retail Buyer
  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Merchandiser
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Textile Designer
  • Personal Stylist
  • Fashion Public Relations
  • Fashion Writer

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Entry Requirements

How much will this course cost me?

Aged 16-18

Free.

Aged 19+

There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.

Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.

Financial Support (all ages)

You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.

Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.

If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.

Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.

You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.

No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.

Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.

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