Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course allows students to develop their core knowledge of fashion to a more advanced level. It aims at developing creative and technical skills focused on gaining employment in the fashion industry and also allowing the student the opportunity to present a strong portfolio in fashion. Project work includes a wide range of activities including design, illustration, trend forecasting, styling, pattern cutting, garment construction, retailing and fashion photography. Students are encouraged to enter various fashion competitions and visit regular exhibitions and shows with a view to presenting their work for exhibition at the end of the school year with the college. The aim of the course is to give students skills which will have a strong grounding in the fashion industry.
QQI Fashion Design – Level 6 (6M3706).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Communications - 6N1950
Computer Illustrated Graphics - 5N1929
Fabric Manipulation - 6N3606
Fashion Buying & Retailing - 6N3612
Garment Construction - 6N3605
Illustration Techniques & Practice - 6N3480
Pattern Drafting - 6N1393
Design Skills - 6N3446
Work Experience - 6N1946
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Store Manager, Senior Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Designer, Fashion Buyer, Fashion illustrator, Shop Assistant, Retail manager, Display Artist, Visual Merchandiser, Stylist, Alterations, Pattern Cutter, Editorial Assistant, Personal Assistant, Marketing and Social Media Co-ordinator, Assistant Production Co-ordinator, Seamstress, Personal Shopper, Fashion Stylist, Dress Designer, Pattern Cutter, Alteration Specialist, Accessory Designer, Textile Artist, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Buyer, Costume Designer, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Promotions, Self-employed.