Free BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Clarendon Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.
You'll work in purpose-built studios with industry-standard equipment and CAD software. The course explores fashion, illustration, graphic design, and visual communication. You'll build a portfolio of work across different creative disciplines.
You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English. A creative GCSE is highly recommended. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Diploma in Art and Design Practice.
Do you love fashion? Do you imagine yourself working in the industry as a designer, a stylist, or even a costume designer? This course is designed to excite, engage, and support you to achieve your dream future.
With us you will explore all aspects of the industry from concept design to production, supported and guided by industry experienced specialist staff. In our purpose built studios you will have access to industrial standard equipment and resources, as well as CAD software to develop your full potential as a creative of tomorrow.
As part of the course you will also complete work experience within industry, previous placements have included Boohoo and Missguided, with new links developing all the time. You will also have the chance to take part in national and international competitions in costume design.
Previous alumni have gone on to study at prestigious universities, going on to work at JD Sports, Chlo�, and in theatres across the nation.
If this future excites you, your journey starts here with us. Come and visit us on an open evening, or check out our Instagram at @clarendonsixthfashion.
You are required to have 4 GCSEs grade 9 to 4 including maths and/or English.
A creative GCSE is highly recommended.
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