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Art & Design (Textiles) (Level 5 Higher National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Art & Design
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Start Date9 Sept 2024
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Study ModeFull-Time
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Duration2 Years
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CampusStrand Road
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Surface Design
- Advanced Art Practice
- Professional Practice
- Accessories
- Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
- Advanced Textile Studies
- Professional Development
- Contextual Studies
- Individual Project (Pearson-set)
- Techniques & Processes
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Fashion & Textiles Practices
- Material Selection & Specification
- optional modules can change depending upon curriculum needs
- Yr1 you study 6 core units, Yr2 you study 3 core units
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
32 UCAS points at A-Level (must include Art or Art related subject) together with 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include Art, Maths and English (Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy will also be accepted); OR Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, Level 3 Art and Design Foundation Diploma or equivalent Level 3 qualification A portfolio of work demonstrating your suitability and aptitude for this course must be presented at interview. Minimum age for entry is normally 18, which may be waived in exceptional cases.ROI Requirements
32 UCAS points to include Art at Higher Level and 4 OLC’s (Grade O4 or above) to include Art, Maths and English (Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy will also be accepted); OR Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, Level 3 Art and Design Foundation Diploma or equivalent Level 3 qualification A portfolio of work demonstrating your suitability and aptitude for this course must be presented at interview. Minimum age for entry is normally 18, which may be waived in exceptional cases.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
Students do not attend work placement
What's Next?
Further Study
On completion, you can progress onto a relevant degree programme at university with exemptions from Year 1 and Year 2 in some cases. (This is at the discretion of the university) Having developed a strong skill base, you can also seek employment in the creative industries.Career Prospects
Textile designer, Print designer, Textile technician, Small business enterprise, Retail buyer, Visual merchandiser, Creative industries, Teaching.Enquiry
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In the future I would love to work as a TV or film stylist. My course is great, very hands on and the tutors really motivate you. I was delighted to receive a Best in Further Education award from the college this year!Georgia PaterasHairdressing (Level 3 Diploma) -
When I completed my GCSEs I knew that I wanted to go to College to learn a trade. During my course I had the opportunity to compete at the UK WorldSkills finals in England. Now I'm one of the UK's top tilers!Morgan Nutt (Apprenticeship NI Wall & Floor Tiling)
