Level 2 Fashion and Textiles Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to build your skills alongside other commitments. You'll explore fashion design, textiles techniques, and the creative and practical processes behind making garments and textile products. This level 2 fashion and textiles qualification covers both design thinking and hands-on making. It suits anyone aged 19 or over looking to develop skills in this area.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in garment construction and sewing techniques.
You'll explore fashion design principles and how to develop design ideas.
You'll work with a range of textiles materials and understand their properties.
You'll create and present design work using industry-relevant methods.
You'll learn how to plan and produce fashion and textiles projects from brief to finished piece.
You'll build an understanding of colour, pattern, and texture in fashion and textiles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, studio-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Assessment is through coursework and a portfolio of your design and making work. You'll complete projects that demonstrate your skills across the course. There is no written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Fashion design assistant - supporting designers with samples and development
Textile technician - working with fabrics and materials in production
Costume assistant - helping create costumes for theatre, TV, or film
Alterations tailor - adjusting and repairing garments for customers
Visual merchandiser - styling and dressing retail displays
Sewing machinist - producing garments in a manufacturing setting
Fashion retail assistant - advising customers using product and styling knowledge
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles - the natural next step if you want to go deeper into design or production, and a route toward higher education in fashion.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design - broadens your creative practice and is widely accepted for fashion-related degree courses.
HNC or HND in Fashion Design - higher-level study that can lead to degree top-up programmes or industry roles.
