Fashion/textiles

BTEC

Careers related to studying Graphics:

The BTEC Level 3 Textiles course qualifies for UCAS points equivalent to one and a half A levels and many students who successfully complete this course often go on to study the subject at Foundation level or gain direct entry onto Degree courses or the workplace. Careers in this field include: Textiles designer, Fashion designer, Fashion Illustrator, Blogger, Fashion Journalist, Stylist, Costume designer, Buyer, Merchandiser, Fashion magazine editor, Trend forecaster

Course content:

The course will enable you to build a broad folder of work across a range of Textiles design & promotion disciplines. This is particularly advantageous if you want to apply for a degree course. You will have the opportunity to work with professional people on real externally set projects as well as developing your skills in areas of Fashion that may include:

  • Fashion illustration
  • Fashion communication
  • Fashion promotion
  • Trend Prediction
  • Pattern cutting
  • Garment making
  • Fashion event management
  • Fashion photography & Styling
  • Textile construction & surface pattern

    Entry requirements:

    You must have achieved at least a Level 5/Merit at KS4 in Design Technology or Art and Design.

    Subject specific events:

    Trips to local and national galleries and textiles related museums and events will be organised to broaden your experience and put your studies into context.  Links will be made with industry allowing you to get an insight into working in this exciting sector.

    Methods of study:

    You will be encouraged to work imaginatively, creatively and independently at all times whilst exploring different fashion materials, techniques and processes. Throughout your studies you will produce an extensive design portfolio addressing specific assessment criteria and this body of work will be invaluable support for university or employment interviews. Through a range of creative design and/or make activities you will:

    • develop your research and analysis skills as you study the work of current and influential designers and learn how to critically analyse their work
    • improve your understanding of planning, presenting and annotating your own work
    • respond to set tasks using both traditional and digital techniques as you develop 2D and 3D solutions
    • regularly review and reflect on your work and make plans for your own personal development
    • develop your skills and confidence in creating and presenting your work to others

    Methods of assessment:

    2 x Examination units:

    Visual Recording and Communication

    Externally set task with 5 weeks preparation time Portfolio/Written response/3 hour supervised exam

    Critical and Contextual Studies

    Externally set task with 4 weeks preparation time Written response/3.5 hour supervised assessment

    4 x Coursework Assignments:

    The Creative Process

    Internally assessed/Practical/Portfolio

    Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art & Design

    Internally assessed/Practical/Portfolio

    Textiles Exploration

    Internally assessed/Practical/Portfolio

    Fashion Exploration

    Internally assessed/Practical/Portfolio

    You must complete the full two‐year programme of learning to achieve the qualification as it is the equivalent in size to one and a half A‐Levels.