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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus, one evening a week over one year. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the college for full fee information.

The course focuses on fashion design and garment construction. You'll develop skills in pattern cutting, sewing, and visualising ideas in a professional context. You'll also build a portfolio of fashion work to industry standard. Level 2 English and maths are desirable but can be studied alongside the course.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice.

Who this course is for

Are you an adult (19+) who has a keen interest in fashion and want to develop the skills you currently have in designing and making clothes? If yes, this is the course for you. This professional one-year Level 3 course at our Fusion Campus will challenge you to develop a high-level portfolio of fashion work. This course will teach you industry standard skills and how to visualise them in context to job roles related to your future interests and aspirations. Taught by experienced industry professionals in pattern cutting, design, and garment construction, you'll also have opportunities to enhance your work and showcase your creations at our annual fashion show.

Entry requirements

To join this exciting course you will need:

  • A portfolio of past or current work you can bring to an interview.
  • Commitment and enthusiasm for fashion, sewing, pattern cutting & garment construction

You will also need to fulfil one of the criteria below:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Skills for the Fashion Industries qualification
  • Level 2 English and maths are desirable but these can be taken as part of the qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in garment construction and sewing techniques.
  • You'll practise pattern cutting to industry standards.
  • You'll learn how to design and visualise fashion ideas in a professional context.
  • You'll build a high-level portfolio of fashion and design work.
  • You'll explore job roles and career paths within the fashion industry.
  • You'll develop your understanding of fashion design as a creative and commercial practice.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on evenings. You'll learn through practical studio work, design projects, and portfolio development. Assessment is through coursework and a portfolio of evidence rather than written exams. You'll be taught by experienced industry professionals.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring a portfolio of past or current work to your interview. You'll also need to show commitment and enthusiasm for fashion, sewing, pattern cutting, and garment construction. South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fashion designer, creates garments and collections for brands or clients.
  • Costume designer, designs and makes costumes for theatre, film, or television.
  • Illustrator, produces fashion illustration and visual design work.
  • Graphic designer, this role typically needs further study or a degree in graphic design.
  • Photographer, fashion and product photography roles often follow further specialist training.
  • Textile designer, develops patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design, a Level 4 qualification and a natural next step after this BTEC.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design, a Level 5 qualification that takes study further and can lead to degree entry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or Textiles, a Level 6 qualification for those wanting to specialise further in the industry.
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