Fashion, Higher National

Certificate/Diploma HNC/HND

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The programme has a strong emphasis on developing practical skills alongside specialist knowledge and understanding to meet the needs of the sector. BTEC Higher Nationals are recognised by employers as providing learners with the key concepts and practical skills for direct progression to either Higher Education or employment within the Fashion Industry.

Learners will have the opportunity to master the essential techniques for their chosen pathway and develop their higher level skills in Fashion.

The programme is offered on both a part time and full time basis with the framework providing the flexibility to develop and support continuous professional development opportunities. Learners who achieve their BTEC Level 4 HNC can progress to the BTEC level 5 HND specialism and potentially progress to either a further degree programme or employment.

Special features: Within the programme learners will have to complete a level of professional practice. Strong links with the sector skills council and creative industries will facilitate industry related assignment briefs and realistic scenarios that provide an opportunity for learners to acquire professional work ethics, time management skills and team working. Learning is supported by contextual visits to galleries, museums and the working environment and enhanced by contributions from visiting lecturers and guest speakers.

Skills and Knowledge Developed: The programme will provide learners with the opportunity to master the essential skills of their chosen specialism and develop higher level skills to meet the skills shortages within the industry.

Learners will broaden their experience and depth of knowledge allowing them to develop the skills and attributes essential for a career in the industry. Learners will develop a deep understanding of the relationship between the designer and maker and final outcome. They will be equipped with the skills necessary to translate a design and creative idea to a finished and wearable outcome. Design ideas will be presented evocatively though appropriate visual material and practical outcomes, both 2D and 3D, will demonstrate a high aesthetic, skilful manufacture and a strong theoretical understanding.

Please note: this course will only run when there is sufficient numbers.

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This programme will produce graduates skilled in a range of specialist practical areas. Progression will be through direct entry into the industry or through further study at Postgraduate level.

BTEC HNC Level 4 in Fashion/ BTEC HND Level 5 in Fashion

A minimum of 200 UCAS points (excluding functional skills) or above in an appropriate discipline, GCSE English Language at Grade C or above or equivalent.

The City of Liverpool College is a widening participation institution and encourages applications from a diverse and non-traditional academic background. In particular this programme offers an alternative to a full degreee programme and attracts applicants with experience of a Level 3 qualification in a related area. The City of Liverpool College uses UCAS Tariff points to standardise entry requirements. It is expected that the total tariff score of all your relevant qualifications is at a level of 200 points minimum. This is a points total achieved by converting qualifications such as A levels (and many others) into points, making it simpler for course providers to compare applicants. To check your qualifications tariff value use UCAS tariff calculator https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Don’t worry if you don’t have the right qualifications – you may be able to meet the entry requirements in a different way. Accreditation of prior learning (APL) is essentially credit awarded for wider learning evidenced from self-directed study, work or training may apply to you. Accreditation prior experiential learning (APEL) is an extension of APL that includes assessed learning gained from life and work experience.

Duration: HNC 1 year / HND 2 years

Start date: September 2018

HNC Course Fees - Full Time £5,950, Part Time Year 1 £2,975

HND Course Fees - Full Time Year 1 £5950

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Please click here to access the programme specification for this course.

The knowledge and skills acquired on the programme will link directly to the vocational context and will diversify into a range of practical and technical skills required by the specialist industries. These will include ( but are not exclusive to) creative and conceptual tailoring. Costume/ Fashion design, traditional and contemporary illustration, traditional and innovative garment production techniques and business and enterprise competence. Teaching and learning will include formal lectures which underpin the specialist subjects and technical style workshops with relevant historical and cultural references. Practical units will take place in the studio environment with tutor support and guidance and independent learning session will be timetabled to allow access to specialist equipment and resources.

The programme is assessed through the submission of written evidence, reports, visual diaries, a series of project based practical assessments, assessment of studio practice, a final project and the submission of a written dissertation. Formative feedback will support student progression in both written work and technical outcomes. Self and peer assessment in convener/critique situations will be an essential element of all projects and the feedback from these will enhance student achievement and progression.

What the course leads to

This programme will produce graduates skilled in a range of specialist practical areas. Progression will be through direct entry into the industry or through further study at Postgraduate level.