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Art & Design (Textiles) (Level 5 Higher National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Art & Design
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Start Date2 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.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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I now have the opportunity to progress to University and achieve my chosen degree in only two years due to the preparation I received here at NWRC.Jordan Downey (former Student Union President) -
This course has been an exciting and challenging journey that allowed me to discover my love of design. The excellent tutors opened my eyes to new materials, techniques and media which has helped me develop my illustration and digital skills. I’ve now decided to study Game Design at university.Shan Farren
