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Fashion and Textiles with optional Integrated Foundation Entry

Hugh Baird College

UCAS Code: 4XQ5 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Course option

3years

Full-time including foundation year | 2024

Subject

Fashion

This Foundation Degree with Integrated Foundation Entry is designed for those who want to study for the foundation degree but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to start just yet. The foundation entry modules include: Art & Design Studies, Design Investigation, Specialism Skills and Drawing and Image Communication, giving you the opportunity to explore a range of design practices before progressing to Year One of the Foundation Degree in your chosen specialism.

The course will go on to develop knowledge and understanding of fashion and textiles design with emphasis on demonstrating your ability to work independently improving your drawing and constructive skills. A range of print, stitch, knit, weaves and felt constructed textile workshops will be delivered in order for you to become familiar with experimental techniques using traditional processes. Digital workshops will allow you to become familiar with the use of Photoshop and Illustrator enabling you to scan and manipulate your fashion and textile designs. Basic pattern cutting skills will be addressed and you will develop your knowledge of garment construction techniques.

In Year Two, you will further develop your knowledge and understanding of combining traditional techniques with contemporary processes. You will have the opportunity to learn design repeat and construct garments using fabric manipulation techniques. Advanced research methods will allow you to recognise trending forecasts supporting you to produce innovative and original bespoke designs.

Workshops will include the use of fashion styling and promotion. Visiting lecturers and guest speakers will support you in recognising industry standards and allow you to showcase your collection of work imaginatively.

Throughout the course you will have the chance to engage in local and national competitions and showcase events, offering you the chance to build industry contacts and work experience opportunities. In addition, you will be able to learn the core functions of marketing and operations within a business organisation allowing you the opportunity to run your own business venture.

Teaching and learning on the course will be delivered through a range of lectures, practical workshops, research seminars, group work, analysis of live fashion events and textile craft fairs.

Guest speakers from different areas of the fashion and textiles industry will facilitate professional workshops and Q&A sessions. Students will be involved in local and national showcasing events, competitions and freelance work.

Modules

You will study a range of core modules, which may:

Foundation Entry year:
•Art & Design Studies
•Design Investigation
•Specialism Skills
•Drawing and Image Communication


FdA Year 1:
•Fashion and Textiles (Traditional Techniques)
•Drawing for Textiles
•Digital Communication for Fashion
•Fashion Illustration and Presentation Methods


FdA Year 2:
•Fashion and Textiles (Culture and Identity)
•Self-managed careers in the creative industries
•Creative Digital Fashion Illustration
•Surface Design
•Pattern Cutting and Construction

NOTE: The foundation entry element of all of our design-related foundation degrees is generic so may be delivered in classes made up of students from any of our design-related foundation degree with integrated foundation entry programmes.

Assessment methods

• Presentations
• Essays
• Practical design work including sketchbooks
• Portfolio
• Digital portfolio
• Reflective Journal /Evaluations
• Practical Work

Tuition fees

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England
£6,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,250
per year
Scotland
£6,250
per year
Wales
£6,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre

Department:

FACULTY OF DESIGN INDUSTRIES

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

57%
Fashion

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Design studies

Teaching and learning

64%
Staff make the subject interesting
64%
Staff are good at explaining things
64%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
71%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

29%
Library resources
86%
IT resources
50%
Course specific equipment and facilities
43%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

After graduation


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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Design studies

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£15k

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£11k

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