Art & Design (Textiles) (Level 5 Higher National Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Art & Design
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Start Date1 Sept 2023
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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 qualificationA 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 and 4 OLCs subjects at Leaving Cert (Grade 04 or above) which must include Art, English and Maths. 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
Students have progressed to Universities in the UK . Some have made direct entry into the final year whilst others have progressed to yrs 1 or 2 of an Honours degree (This is at the discretion of the university) Many students have progressed straight to employment within the Textile industryCareer Prospects
Textile designer, Print designer, Textile technician, Small business enterprise, Retail buyer, Visual merchandiser, Creative industries, Teaching.Enquiry
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