Programme details:-
The Fashion industry requires highly skilled individuals to respond to the increasing demands within this commercially focused environment and to be able to demonstrate creative, dynamic talent. This is an innovative programme with emphasis placed on all aspects of the design process, from concept through to mass production of the product development cycle. You will be encouraged to combine commercial design knowledge and understanding of technical skills alongside business awareness to gain a rounded experience of the fashion industry.

You will explore fashion consumer behaviour related trends and how collections are developed to produce key looks. Within this you will also be taught how to analyse brands and their position in the market place.

You will be introduced to fashion styling offering the student the opportunity to design, produced and create the overall styled image through looking at the working life of a stylist. Magazine styling, personal styling and fashion PR are all explored and investigated.

Technical ability and professional presentation skills as used in industry will be developed through pattern construction, garment manufacture including samples, specification sheets, manufacturing processes and fabric sourcing including compositions, form and function and technological developments.

Live client led projects will inspire and promote a competitive spirit within the students and work experience will be a crucial element in personal development and progression of skills in the workplace.

The programme will provide a wide range of work related opportunities for students including live assignments, visits to trade shows, competitions and work experience in design, manufacture, retail and marketing. The College has excellent studios, workshops and resources. You will be supported in your learning by a team of professional academic and technical staff.

Entry requirements:-
All applicants are considered on their own merit and usually will have successfully completed one of the following routes:
BTEC Edexcel National Diploma, Foundation Studies in Art & Design, AVCE, A Levels or other comparable level qualifications.

CCAD welcomes applications from a wide selection of qualification backgrounds, including students with non-traditional qualifications. The portfolio and interview remains an important part of the selection procedure. A typical offer is a 240 tariff score for the Creative Fashion Practices Programme.

It is expected that all students will have a level 2 qualification in English. Where appropriate, a conditional offer of a place will be made in terms of a tariff score.

Alternative entry requirements for international students include the Irish Leaving Certificate, European or International Baccalaureate, together with a portfolio or work.

2nd Year Entry
Students should apply as normal through UCAS for advanced entry.

Please note we do not normally accept deferred entry applications.

Progression eg jobs, employability, further courses:-
You can either go into employment or progress into the third year of the B.A. (Hons.) Fashion Enterprise. Employment opportunities include:

• Designer – men’s, women’s, children’s
• Buyer
• Merchandiser
• Pattern cutter/grader
• Garment technologist
• CAD CAM operative

Skills Development:-
You will learn how to work with clients, plan, research, originate and develop ideas and acquire technical skills such as pattern cutting, moulage and garment production. You will learn about CAD CAM for the fashion industry, including experience on the Gerber PDS2000 Accumark system. A range of visual, verbal, digital and written skills will be developed in order to communicate a range of ideas to a variety of audiences. You will also develop critical and analytical skills and increasingly manage your own learning.

Programme Leader:-
Vicky Wake

Where will the Programme be held:-
Church Square Hartlepool

What is the duration of the Programme:-
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

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