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Free Access to HE Creative Industries in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCAVA
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About this course

Free Access to HE Creative Industries course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College Adams Building, full-time over one year.

This is the Level 3 access to HE creative industries qualification recognised by UK universities for entry onto degree programmes. You study three days a week in Nottingham's Creative Quarter. The course covers fashion design and concept development, pattern cutting, garment construction, and textiles. You'll also build critical thinking skills for university-level study.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Creative Industries.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and want to develop your creative confidence, technical skills and academic understanding of fashion, with the aim of progressing onto a Fashion degree or related Higher Education course. You’ll need to be able to commit to studying in college 3 days a week.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 /A* - C including English and maths (equivalents may be considered), or Level 2 BTEC Diploma in a related subject at Merit. Plus a relevant portfolio of work or a demonstrated passion for the subject area. A GCSE in Maths and English is preferable.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the full fashion design process, from initial concept to finished garment.
  • You'll practise pattern cutting and garment construction techniques.
  • You'll work with textiles and develop your material knowledge.
  • You'll build a creative portfolio that reflects your own design practice.
  • You'll develop critical thinking and academic writing skills for university study.
  • You'll gain an understanding of fashion culture and the wider creative industries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of studio-based practical work and classroom sessions. Assessment is through assignments, a portfolio of creative work, and written tasks. You study at the Adams Building three days a week. Work is assessed throughout the year rather than by a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Adams Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fashion designer, creates clothing and accessories for brands or independently.
  • Textile designer, develops fabric patterns and surface designs for manufacturers.
  • Fashion stylist, selects and coordinates clothing for shoots, events, or clients.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs in-store displays to attract and engage shoppers.
  • Costume designer, produces costumes for theatre, film, or television productions.
  • Fashion buyer, selects and sources products for retail collections.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design, the natural next step for learners wanting to design professionally.
  • BA (Hons) Textile Design, for those drawn to fabric and surface pattern work.
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Communication, suits learners interested in styling, media, and fashion journalism.
  • Higher National Diploma in Fashion, a two-year vocational route at Level 5 before a top-up degree.
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