You will need four relevant Standard Grades at Credit Level, or a pass in a relevant NC course at SCQF Level 5 or equivalent.
A place on the course is subject to an interview process.
Who is this course for?
Do you want to shape the fashion trends of the future?
Will you become the next Vivienne Westwood? This course will prepare creative fashion focused individuals for a career in the world of fashion.
What subjects will I be studying?
You will study the following subjects:
•Fashion Design: An introduction
•Industrial Sewing Machine Skills: An introduction
•Garment Pattern Construction: An Introduction
•Computer Applications: Digital Fashion Illustration or CAD Pattern Construction
•Garment Design for Manufacture: An Introduction
•Garment Concepts: An Introduction
•Fashion Illustration: Basic Principles
•Fashion Forecasting: An introduction
•Pattern construction for Waist and Shoulder suspended Garments
•Sewing Skills for Waist and shoulder Suspended Garments
•Develop and Manufacture
•Fashion Retailing: An introduction
•Media Studies
•Core Skills
•Personal Learning Development
How will I be assessed?
You will need to be prepared to do some studying out with your college time and you will be expected to carry out some assignments at home.
How many days will I be in college?
Normally 3/4 days, however you will be given your timetable when you attend your Induction Day.
What can I do next?
Progression on to a wide range of relevant vocational courses at SCQF Level 7 or employment.
The decision will be made depending on your results and positive feedback from your lecturers as to your suitability.
You may decide to look for employment in the fashion and retail industry.
How do I fund my course?
You should apply for a Bursary. You can get a Bursary/EMA Application Pack from the Student Finance Office located in the Student Information Centre at Ayr Campus once you have been offered a place on the course.
