Fashion Design (Level 5)
Overview
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for work in the field of fashion design, garment production, retail sales,public relations, self employment, pattern cutting, garmentquality control and fashion buying and retail display This practical course is supplemented by a work placement programme to enable students to experience the working environment of the fashion world.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or LCA standard of education and a proven interest in fashion.
For mature candidates, experience will be considered in lieu of the Leaving Certificate
Course Outline
- Garment Production Technology
- Pattern Cutting Skills
- Creative Design Techniques
- Tailoring Skills
- Illustration-Art-Drawing
- Communications
- Fashion Buying & Retailing
- Work Experience
Duration
One Year
There is the option of a second year subject to sufficient demand.
Examining Bodies
- City and Guilds of London
- Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
Certification
Certificate in Fashion Design. – AFDXX – FETAC Level 5
City & Guilds Level 2
