Foundation Degree - Fashion Design

UCAS code: W230
Campus code: H
Duration: 2 years full time / 4 years part time
Level: 4
Site: Station Plaza

About this course

This two-year course, run at Sussex Coast College Hastings, has been designed and developed in partnership with the University of Brighton and industry professionals. It is known to be committed to forging new industrial and creative partnerships that enrich the vocational nature of this technical based course. You will work with a range of materials, techniques and processes whilst focusing on professional/technical skills. All projects are taught by industry professionals. Subjects include pattern development, fashion illustration, textiles, garment manufacture and design.

Syllabus

Year 1
Personal and Professional Development
Cultural and Critical Studies
Pattern Cutting
Garment Construction and Production
Techniques
Textile Exploration for Garment Design
Fashion Promotion
Personal Project

Year 2
Professional Practice
Cultural and Critical Studies
Pattern Development
Computer Applications for Design and
Manufacture
Specialist Studio Pathway (Womanswear / Menswear)
Runway Presentation

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 120 points, from a minimum of one 6-unit qualification in G/VCE Art and Design. International Baccalaureate: Individual assessment. QAA-approved access course: Acceptable; subject-specific units. For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing. Other: Applicants must be 18 or over and have achieved one of the following qualifications: Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design, Advanced GNVQ in Art and Design, BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design or related subject. In some circumstances applicants with at least one A-level pass with supporting passes at GCSE grades A, B, or C may be considered.

Applicants lacking the specified minimum entry requirements may demonstrate by other means, at interview, that they have the requisite qualities for study at foundation degree level. Application for Accreditation of Prior (experiential) Learning will also be considered.

Areas of Study

The syllabus allows for a focus on the development of making skills and the translation of 2D designs into garment realisation. This allows for a high level of technical understanding that ensures graduating students are desirable for employment. Work placements have included designing and constructing garments for leading London-based fashion, bridal, lingerie and theatrical companies, Brighton based couture and knitwear companies together with a leading CAD/CAM pattern cutting operator. You will be invited to join our annual study visits which have included European cities and even New York. You are also invited to travel to Paris for La Premiere Vision.

Career and progression opportunities

Graduates are well-equipped to set up their own professional design practice or to find employment in theatre design, retail or in design studios. They may also progress their studies via a top-up degree or professional development course.

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