Fashion and Textiles Level 3 (24/25)
Course Overview
Are you a creative person looking to design and create fashion and textiles?
This two-year Level 3 course offers a comprehensive introduction to the skills required to embark on a career in fashion and textiles.
You will learn creative and practical techniques in studios and specialist workshops. This includes fashion design, pattern cutting, garment production, fabric manipulation, embroidery, print, knit, fashion styling, illustration and the application of visual research and contextual studies.
Coursework is project-based and you will work towards producing a design portfolio that enables you to progress onto a degree level course in fashion design, textile design, shoe and accessory design, costume design, interior design, fashion stylist, fashion marketing and promotion.
Success Story
"I started on the L1 Art & Design and went through L2 and onto the L3 Fashion & Textiles course at Bath College. After trying out lots of things, the course made me realise that making textiles was the way I wanted to go, and I gained a place on a Degree Course in Textile design. Three years later, I have set up my own online business; designing, making and selling knitted and crochet products."
Frequently asked questions
Are you a creative person looking to design and create fashion and textiles?
This two-year Level 3 course offers a comprehensive introduction to the skills required to embark on a career in fashion and textiles.
You will learn creative and practical techniques in studios and specialist workshops. This includes fashion design, pattern cutting, garment production, fabric manipulation, embroidery, print, knit, fashion styling, illustration and the application of visual research and contextual studies.
Coursework is project-based and you will work towards producing a design portfolio that enables you to progress onto a degree level course in fashion design, textile design, shoe and accessory design, costume design, interior design, fashion stylist, fashion marketing and promotion.
Additional costs may be required for trips.
Predominantly for 16-19 year olds and the requirements are 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include a creative subject and English Language or Maths.
Teaching is delivered through guided sessions in specialist studios, alongside research activities and gallery and museum visits. There is a practical emphasis on experimentation, exploration and problem solving as well as a written element when looking at an artist or designers' work.
Assessment is ongoing through tutorials, peer reviews and creative assignments - your final unit is graded (pass, merit, or distinction). You will gain a solid foundation of knowledge about the fashion & textiles area and thoroughly develop your core creative skills.
The Fashion & Textiles pathway are designed to help you gain confidence, establish a solid foundation of knowledge, and develop your core creative skills.
In addition to a portfolio of work, on successful completion you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification issued by University of the Arts London (UAL).
Once you complete this programme, you'll be well equipped to progress into a range of careers in fashion production, fashion marketing and fashion retail at an entry level. You may also want to continue your studies at undergraduate level - our students have gone on to a wide variety of fashion-related degree courses at institutions that include the University of the Arts London, Bath Spa University, Bristol Old Vic Theatre Costume and Falmouth University. Past students have progressed via such courses and are successfully running their own Fashion and Textiles businesses.