HND Fashion Design and Manufacture

Aim
This specialist programme encourages a creative approach to Fashion Design while developing a realistic appreciation of commercial manufacturing processes. On completion, students will be prepared for this competitive, ever changing industry, through acquiring high level design and fashion garment construction skills.
Syllabus
- Garment Design
- Treatment and Handling of Textiles
- Pattern Cutting and Manipulation
- Toile Techniques
- Advanced Garment Construction
- CAD Patterns and Design
- Fashion Forecasting
- Marketing
- History of Costume
Practical Projects
Career Outcome
- Designer
- Couture Dressmaker
- Buyer
- Pattern Maker
- Fashion Stylist
- Fashion Promotion/Illustration
- Self Employment
Entry Profile
- One of the following:
- Related NQ programme
- Prior experience in Design or the Garment Manufacturing industry will be considered on an individual basis (Subject to references)
Leads To
- BSc (Hons) Clothing Design and Manufacture Heriot Watt university
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design for Industry Heriot Watt University
- BA (Hons) Clothing Design and Technology Manchester Metropolitan University
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology Heriot Watt University
- BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion University of Central Lancashire
Study Opportunities
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Stenton Campus | from August 29, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Full Time |
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Stenton Campus | from August 29, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Full Time |
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Stenton Campus | from August 27, 2008 to June 19, 2009 . Full Time |
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Stenton Campus | from August 27, 2008 to June 19, 2009 . Full Time |
Qualifications Awarded
| HND |
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