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Fashion & Textiles
FETAC Award (Level 5 and Level 6)“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening” Coco Chanel
This two year course introduces the student to the creative, exciting and challenging world of fashion design and styling. Students
are given the opportunity to explore, experiment and create. The course is designed to develop each student's skills and talents. Projects are tailored to facilitate the discovery of particular individual strengths.
"Meeting the Industry" is an ongoing series of lectures from fashion industry experts (designers, buyers, stylists, retailers etc.) which introduces the students to the wide variety of careers within the world of fashion. After designing their first collection, students get to work with models, stylists and professional photographers.
Course Content
Design, Drawing, Fashion Illustration, Colour Forecasting, Trend Forecasting, Styling, Photo Shoot Direction, Fashion History, Fashion Design, Start your own business, Textile Technology and construction, Pattern Drafting and Construction.
CERTIFICATION
FETAC Level 5 and 6.
DURATION
2 years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Certificate (including LCA) and interview. Mature and postgraduate students also welcome.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Trend Forecasting, Styling, Image Consultancy.
PROGRESSION TO DEGREE LEVEL
Students can progress from this course into Instututes of Technology through the Higher Education Links scheme on obtaining a full award.