Part-Time Course Guide
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Fashion & Textiles (Level 4 Higher National Certificate/ Level 5 Higher National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Art & Design
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- HNC Modules year 1:
- Module A process and Practice
- A1 Concept and development
- A2 Creative practice
- HND Modules year 2:
- Module B; Professional Creative Practice
- B1 personal Professional development
- B2 professional Project
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 O5 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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My time at NWRC gave me the confidence to open my own Beauty Salon. Now I'm a part-time lecturer for the College.Vanessa Canning (Hair & Beauty) -
My course enabled me to explore so many different aspects of Art & Design that I would not have had the opportunity to do if I had followed the traditional A-Level route.Chelsea O’Kane (Art & Design)