Foundation Degree Fashion and Textiles

Do you dream of a career crafting couture or styling silhouettes? Our practical fashion-focused degree will deliver technical training in creative techniques and processes allowing you to master construction, pattern design, drawing, printmaking, pattern cutting and creation, fashion illustration and digital art forms.

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About the course

Learn how to manipulate materials and create clothing with our hands-on Fashion and Textiles Foundation Degree. Based in the Cultural Quarter in Leeds and surrounded by the Playhouse Theatre, The Wardrobe and Channel 4 you will benefit from studying in one of the largest shopping destinations in the UK.

You will build your design development, pattern and construction skills which will be utilised through a selection of exciting projects. In addition to this, you will gain an understanding of responsible design processes and key sustainability issues in the fashion and textiles industry allowing you to become an ethical and responsible practitioner upon graduation.

Put your theory into practice in our on-site fashion and textile workshops, photography studios and digital suites at Quarry Hill Campus. You will also gain industry insight from guest speakers, fashion events and work experience opportunities.

This course is validated by Luminate Education Group

Fee

£7,950 (per academic year)

Location

Quarry Hill Campus

Start Date

September 2023

Duration

2 years

Course Code

UCAS Course Code: 8N67 Institution code: L21

Study Mode

Full-time

What you learn

Modules may include:

Year 1 (Level 4)

Creative Industry Professional (20 credits)
Introduction to Design Development for Fashion and Textiles (20 credits)
Pattern and Construction (20 credits)
Commercial Practice (20 credits)
Digital Design for Fashion and Textiles (20 credits)
Fashion and Textiles 101 (20 credits)

Year 2 (Level 5)

Contemporary Issues in the Fashion and Textiles Industry (20 credits)
Industry Practice in Fashion and Textiles (40 credits)
Collaboration (20 credits)
Creation of a Showcase Event (20 credits)
Creative and Entrepreneurial Skills (20 credits)

Assessment

There is an emphasis towards practical workshop learning, which underpin both context and industry relevant topics.

The lecture programme will impart the necessary principles and concepts.

Group work will allow students to develop their research, communication and teamwork skills.

The seminars will be a mixture of student and tutor led sessions considering practical examples of the principles and concepts.

Tutor and peer led reflective feedback form the basis of student learning programmes.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is likely to consist of:

A Levels: 2xD grades one of which to be in a relevant subject

BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade in relevant subjects

Access to HE Diploma:Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade in a relevant subject

T Levels: Acceptable in a relevant subject.

GCSE English (desirable but not essential):English Language Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

IELTS:IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria

Mature applicants:Leeds City College welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.*21 years and over at the start of the course

RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified
Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL)

Interviews / audition: A successful interview is required.

References: An appropriate reference required.

Portfolio: A portfolio of work is required.

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