Fashion and Footwear Courses

This course is aimed at people wishing to further their education within the area of fashion and textiles. You will develop skills in a wide range of areas including drawing development, computer aided design (CAD), pattern cutting and garment manufacture, and fashion design and illustration. You will learn how to design and construct garments and accessories to industrial standards and you will be taught how to use industrial machinery safely.

Our established visual arts department offers this BTEC level 2 diploma course aimed at those who are interested in all aspects of Fashion Design and garment construction. It is a practical course and requires creative talent and a committed attitude. There is a strong emphasis on research, development, and evaluation.

The HND in Fashion Design is a creative and vocationally relevant course equivalent to the first two years of a BA (Hons) degree. It prepares you for a design and manufacture career across the fashion industries. The course develops professional design and manufacturing skills as well as offering opportunities for research and analysis in related specialist subjects.

The HND in Fashion and Footwear Design is a creative and vocationally relevant course equivalent to the first two years of a BA (Hons) degree. It prepares you for a design and manufacture career across the fashion and footwear industries.

The UK footwear market is continuing to grow and this course addresses the needs of today's footwear industry. It is equivalent to years one and two of a BA (Hons) degree and combines academic research with vocational practice in a range of footwear disciplines. You will learn about specific requirements in design, shoe making and range building.

This exciting 10-week programme will teach you the essentials of leather craft; from pattern creation to different types of leather and decorative techniques. Upon completion, you will be making a range of impressive leather products using specialist hand tools, patterns and techniques, which you can expand on at home or across more advanced courses.

An ideal course with a start-from-scratch approach to developing patterns for garments. Expand your skills and grow your love for pattern cutting and textiles during this part-time hobby course.

Learn the basics of pattern cutting and how to produce your own garments with this unique seven-week, part-time hobby course. Using professional techniques and a wide range of industrial equipment, find your inspiration to head towards a new career path or other part time courses we offer at the college.

Get creative with jewellery design and production with this short, hobby course. We will help you understand how to use tools and materials for you to create your own unique pieces in our dedicated jewellery making workshop. This course is ideal as a hobby but may lead you onto more courses or a career change.