Fashion and Textiles Level 3

You need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a creative subject, English Language, and Maths.

You will need to attend an interview to see if the course is right for you.

If the course isn't the right fit, our tutors recommend the Level 2 Fashion, Business & Retail or the Level 1 Art, Design & Media courses.

• Creative and practical studio techniques
• Specialist workshops
• Fashion design
• Pattern cutting
• Garment production
• Fabric manipulation
• Embroidery
• Print
• Knit
• Fashion styling
• Illustration
• Application of visual research and contextual studies

You will attend lessons at the City Centre Campus in Bath.

With the help of our expert fashion and textile tutors, you will develop your own style and master the techniques you need to progress to university or work.

And the City Centre Campus offers modern equipment and specialist workshops, so you can craft pieces in a professional setting.

As well as this, no two days are the same.

Course trips are available to research the work of professional designers.

Guided workshops help you develop the skills you need for your next step.

All coursework is project-based, so you build a portfolio as you complete your assessments and build skills you will use at work.

Each class and assignment will help you become a confident, creative professional for a career in fashion.

After this course, you can progress into the following entry-level roles:

• Fashion production
• Fashion marketing
• Fashion retail

You can also go to university to study a fashion degree.

Previous students have progressed to the University of the Arts London, Bath Spa University, Bristol Old Vic Theatre Costume, and Falmouth University.

Many previous learners now run their own fashion and textile businesses.

If you're unsure about your next step, please talk to our friendly Careers Advisers.

They can guide you, help you write a CV and cover letter, or practice for an interview in a safe space.

Email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a one-to-one chat.

Additional costs may be required for trips.

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).

The college provides basic materials for the course.

But you may need some equipment to finish your own creative projects.

Study trips will cost extra, but you will be notified ahead of time.

If you struggle to cover travel costs to the college or need free meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more details about our bursary.

And if you need extra support, the City Centre Campus offers the following services:

• One-to-one learning coaches
• Specialist equipment, like speech-to-text software
• Accessible materials, like braille, large print, or electronic formats
• Study skills workshops
• Extra time and separate rooms for exams
• Transition support from school to college

If you have a concern at the college, don't worry - you can speak to our Welfare team in private.

They are here to listen to you and help. Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a
confidential chat.