Course details:-
This innovative award-winning programme aims to inspire and produce a new generation of fashion design entrepreneurs. The programme encourages students to develop individual flair alongside market intelligence. Skills are underpinned by knowledge and understanding of contemporary and professional issues.
Studies include design technology, marketing, visual communication, contextual studies, professional practice and enterprise.
During your first year, Level 4, you will experience a broad range of learning activities designed to stimulate your creative, practical, critical and professional development, and awareness of fashion enterprise culture.
At Level 5 you will build upon your knowledge, skills and understanding of fashion enterprise. Professional practice is emphasised through live projects and enrichment activities. Students are encouraged to become increasingly independent, through Negotiated Learning Plans.
In your final year, Level 6, you will consolidate your skills and knowledge as you focus on your individual career goals. National competition work and the production of a capsule collection and exhibitions, encourage a move towards creative and professional autonomy in preparation for the challenges of commercial life.
The programme prepares you to compete in the fashion industry. Enrichment activities include educational visits, fashion shows, work experience opportunities,
Exhibiting of work in galleries, museums, Graduate Fashion Week and relevant trade shows.
You will be guided by a dedicated team of experienced academic and technical staff. The programme is well resourced with designated studios and workshops. Specialist equipment includes industry standard CAD CAM system (Gerber), digital fabric printing facilities and a range of industrial machinery.
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 on the Fashion Enterprise 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:-
The enterprising nature of the programme encourages students to become successfully self-employed, or take their skills into employment or post-graduate study. Alumni are working in the following roles:
- Designer – men’s, women’s, children’s
- Forecaster
- Buyer
- Merchandiser
- PR
- Self-employed
- Retail management
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. Visual, verbal, digital and written skills will be developed in order to communicate ideas to a variety of audiences. You will also develop critical and analytical skills.
Programme Leader:-
Vicky Wake
Where will the Programme be held:-
Church Square Hartlepool
What is the duration of the Programme:-
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
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