Fashion and Textiles

Prepare for the constantly evolving fashion industry with the Pearson BTEC Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for sustainable fashion. Dive deep through a variety of fashion and textiles areas, including fashion design, garment construction, pattern cutting, fabric manipulation, and sewing machine techniques, all with a focus on minimising environmental impact and promoting ethical practices. Grasp at the endless opportunities to explore various fashion and textile techniques, develop your creative practice through hands-on workshops, and gain insights from expert lecturers, engaging in real-world projects to build a comprehensive portfolio.

As a Boston College student, you will have access to our Art and Design facilities tailored for fashion and textiles, including dedicated studios for printmaking, drawing, fashion (for pattern drafting and garment construction), photography with digital SLR cameras, and digital media labs with industry-standard software. With abundant resources at your disposal, you will integrate sustainable principles into your creative process, preparing to thrive in the dynamic fashion and textiles industry with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND.

Modules Include:
Concept and Development: Develop your creative concepts and skills through various projects and assignments
Creative Project: Apply your learning in a significant creative project that showcases your skills and understanding
Live Projects: Work on live projects to build your clientele and professional network
Personal Professional Development: Focus on your personal and professional growth, setting goals and strategies for your career
Professional Project: Undertake a major project that demonstrates your professional skills and knowledge

Throughout this course, you will develop competence and confidence by:
Developing ideas and concepts through brainstorming, research, and critical thinking
Learning a variety of fashion and textiles approaches paired with a historical and theoretical foundation to encourage debate and reimagine the future of fashion and textiles practice
Learning how to contextualise your work and think practically about your audience while exploring collaborative, collective and socially engaged approaches
Learning how to display clothing and garments effectively
Developing business skills such as sales and promotion, growing your audience, curation contracts, costing jobs and presenting your outcomes
Working with external agencies and clients to gain professional experience and networking opportunities