Course summary
If you are looking to create the perfect career, the Foundation Degree in 3D Garment Design and Product Development could be the ideal course for you. Brand new for 2021, the FdA 3D Garment Design and Product Development degree supports you to utilise concepts, ideas and opinions through research techniques and methods. Design, illustration, range planning, pattern cutting manual, the most up to date CAD systems, technical packs and specifications, garment manufacture and finishing are the focus of this garment design course. These practices will enable you to develop analogue, intuitiveness and creativity whilst highlighting continued development of sustainable practice within the industry. The course is industry-facing, with ongoing research and development in line with the requirements of the fashion industry. Consultation with local, national and international companies means that you will get a meaningful foundation of professional practice for an exciting career ahead. Throughout this degree you will have the opportunity to work with specialists in industry. You may have the opportunity to work alongside brands such as Topshop, London Fashion Week, Dr Martens, Trend Bible, John Lewis, Disturbia, Leigh Hetherington, Love Niche, and Alexander McQueen, all of which have previously supported students. Mentors are also part of your studies, enhancing your experience alongside the knowledge you will gain through industry-experienced tutors. After completing this degree, you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise (Top-Up) with Newcastle College University Centre. Alternatively, you will be able to enter the industry in an in-house or freelance role such as a designer, technician, pattern cutter or stylist.
Modules
Year 1: Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning • Skills Processes 1 • Academic Study Skills • Fashion Drawing and Communication • Principals of Pattern Cutting and Garment Manufacture • Contextual Studies1 • Work Related Learning • Garment Construction 1. Year 2: • Professional Development • Skills Processes 2 • Portfolio Development • Product Development • Contextual Studies 2 • Work Based Learning •Garment Construction 2.
Assessment method
Students learn through: • practical studio delivery • seminar case-studies • work-based learning • team learning. Students are assessed through the outcomes of the modules you will study. A range of practical and theoretical activities will determine your final grades.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W235
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Scottish Advanced Higher - C
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Once we have reviewed your application you will be asked to submit a digital PDF portfolio with a minimum of 20 images appropriate to 3D Garment Design and/or Product Development (images with a combination of developmental work and sketchbook pages as well as finished pieces)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA