This course covers both fashion and textiles in equal measure so that you can pursue a chosen path in the fashion and textile industry. The course aims to train students primarily through experience of practice in designing and making, giving a practical skills base.

The course takes place at City of Bath College, in the centre of Bath - this is where you will be based. It provides a lively and demanding introduction to the basics of Fashion and Textiles with the emphasis on innovation, skills and creativity. Throughout the course you will be given a wide range of skills and experiences, both technical and creative, supported by an understanding of cultural, social and business skills.

• 160-200 UCAS Tariff points (eg BC; CD+AS c), with minimum 60 points from Art or Design, Textiles or related subject.
• OR Art Foundation Course
• Alternative qualifications welcome.
• All applicants will be interviewed

Year 1

This year provides an introduction to technical processes in Fashion and Textiles

• Design Skills for Textiles and Fashion
• Introduction to Basic Textile Techniques in Knitting, Printing, Embroidery and Felting
• Drawing and Visual Research
• Introduction to Flat Pattern Cutting
• Sewing and Construction Skills
• Introduction to Stand Modelling
• Fashion Illustration and Presentation
• Life Drawing
• Historical and Cultural Understanding of Fashion and Textiles
• Study Visits
• Visiting Lecture Series

Year 2

The emphasis in the second year is to build on creativity and professionalism

• Digital Technology used in Fashion and Textiles
• Design for Textiles and Fashion
• Textile Techniques
• Illustration and Flats for Fashion
• Advanced Making and Construction Skills
• Pattern Cutting
• Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacture in Textiles and Fashion
• Study Visits in the UK and Overseas
• Historical and Critical Studies
• Introduction to Business Studies
• Work Placement and Industry-led Project
• Work Journal and Business Studies Report
• Exhibition and/or Fashion Show