HND Fashion: Design and Production with Retail Search Results Entry What you need to qualify for entry... - Successful completion of the NC Fashion Design and Manufacture award or - 2 Highers in Art, English, Fashion and Textiles or equivalent. - Evidence of English language level at IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent. Entry is by interview. Candidates must demonstrate their creative practical and technical ability in a folio of work showing: fashion sourcing, design development, garment designs and completed/customised garments Course Kit List: The course kit comprises of art, pattern construction and sewing equipment and can be purchased from the department at a reduced price – we can negotiate a discount with suppliers. Students do not need to purchase materials in advance of the course. NC students in receipt of a bursary will automatically have the course kit equipment paid for them. HND students will be required to pay a studio fee of £150 on enrolment to cover the cost of basic art, pattern and sewing materials and the use of specialist equipment. It is the student’s own responsibility to purchase specialist materials for Fashion Show garments and accessories. Guidance on what to buy will be given during the course. Description Within the first year of this course you will be introduced to different aspects of the fashion industry and gain skills in areas such as design, digital work, industrial sewing techniques, textiles and merchandising to name but a few. You will design and create a fashion outfit, which is then showcased at our end of year fashion show. Into the second year of this HND you will develop your knowledge further, studying areas such as advanced pattern cutting, Store Design, Evening wear/Bridal Manufacture, and Tailoring techniques. Within the tailoring unit you have the opportunity to study menswear design/pattern construction and manufacture, this is something that we are proud to offer within our fashion department as very few colleges teach menswear design. Course Content Here are just some of the skills this HND course covers: - Fashion Design an Introduction - Digital Imaging (Photoshop + Illustrator) - Menswear/ Womenswear Tailoring - Pattern Construction (Blocks + Manipulations) - Bridal & Evening wear Design/Manufacture - Couture Embellishments - Industrial Sewing Skills - Garment Construction + Production - Textiles Technology - Fashion Merchandising - Production Processes - Designing on the Dress Stand - Fashion Forecasting Duration Full Time 2 Academic Years August - June Applicants wishing to study on a part-time basis will be considered and should provide information on this in their personal statement and at interview. Progression Completion of the course may lead to progression onto University courses such as Glasgow Caledonian University, Heriot Watt University- School of clothing and textiles, Glasgow School of Art, Edinburgh College of Art. Universities and Possible Courses Glasgow Caledonian University International Fashion Branding International Fashion Marketing Heriot Watt University Fashion Fashion Marketing & Retail Fashion Communication Fashion Technology Design For Textiles Glasgow School of Art Fashion Design Textile Design Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Textiles