Have you always wanted to design a runway collection? Or do you see yourself fashion styling for Vogue, buying and marketing for a top fashion house, or designing accessories and textiles for the high street? Creative practitioners develop and learn by constantly trying out new ideas and solutions. You should be curious about the world, enjoy creating independent work and want to develop a deep understanding of fashion and confidence in your practice. Studying fashion and textiles will build your understanding of the creative industries, with styling and trends workshops and live projects to develop your business and marketing knowledge, helping you to make a choice about your career and apply to university. Our Level 3 Fashion and Textiles course is one of the specialist pathways on our Level 3 Art, Design and Communication: Creative Practice course. You will be able to focus on fashion in the final term of year one, and in year two.
Fashion and Textiles
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication: Contemporary Fashion
College,Adult
Fashion and Textiles
Trowbridge!Salisbury
Study Mode
Full Time
Start Date, Location
Sep 2026, Trowbridge
Sep 2026, Salisbury
Duration
2 years
Cost
£.00
per academic year.
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Course Overview
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What will I learn?
The Art, Design & Communication: Creative Practice course is a nine-unit qualification, which covers the core skills necessary to develop your creative practice. You will learn these transferable skills through exploring creative approaches to:
• Drawing, sketchbook work and fashion illustration
• Fashion and textile exploration, including pattern cutting, draping, fabric manipulation, garment construction and print
• 2D and 3D mixed media and digital manipulation
• Photography, fashion styling and project development
• Application of research and contextual studies
• Work Experience, ‘Live’ design projects and portfolio building
You’ll be taught by experienced and dedicated lecturers who are themselves creative practitioners with relevant professional experience. You’ll be supported by technicians while working in industry-standard studios and workshops. You’ll build practical evidence of your skills, reflecting your individual strengths and your interests in the creative industries.
There will be opportunities to design and construct a capsule collection using specialist fashion equipment, and the end of year show is a chance to showcase your work and a highlight of the year.
The course includes visits to exhibitions, both regionally and to London, with opportunities to take part in competitions and public events.
• Drawing, sketchbook work and fashion illustration
• Fashion and textile exploration, including pattern cutting, draping, fabric manipulation, garment construction and print
• 2D and 3D mixed media and digital manipulation
• Photography, fashion styling and project development
• Application of research and contextual studies
• Work Experience, ‘Live’ design projects and portfolio building
You’ll be taught by experienced and dedicated lecturers who are themselves creative practitioners with relevant professional experience. You’ll be supported by technicians while working in industry-standard studios and workshops. You’ll build practical evidence of your skills, reflecting your individual strengths and your interests in the creative industries.
There will be opportunities to design and construct a capsule collection using specialist fashion equipment, and the end of year show is a chance to showcase your work and a highlight of the year.
The course includes visits to exhibitions, both regionally and to London, with opportunities to take part in competitions and public events.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent.
A recent portfolio of work.
A successful interview.
A recent portfolio of work.
A successful interview.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
Progression is a key part of the Extended Diploma, and this course will emphasise personal ambition, directed self-study and individual goals, preparing you for applications to employment, apprenticeships, further and higher education.
This qualification will provide you with opportunities to become a versatile and employable individual in the creative industries. Our creative department has an excellent record of progression and past students have successfully gained places on a wide variety of prestigious degree courses and then gained employment as fashion designers, stylists, buyers, illustrators, multimedia designers, editors, textiles designers in print/knit/weave fashion photographers, set and costume designers.
This qualification will provide you with opportunities to become a versatile and employable individual in the creative industries. Our creative department has an excellent record of progression and past students have successfully gained places on a wide variety of prestigious degree courses and then gained employment as fashion designers, stylists, buyers, illustrators, multimedia designers, editors, textiles designers in print/knit/weave fashion photographers, set and costume designers.
Additional Costs and Information
Resource Fee
You will need to pay your £25 non-refundable Resource Fee before coming to enrol. This can be done on the online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop You will need to bring a copy of your receipt to enrolment as proof of purchase. If you cannot pay online, please pay by card on enrolment day.
Stationery
All students are required to provide their own personal stationery to include pads, pens and pencils, poly pockets and folders ready for the start of term. Course tutors will advise of any specific requirements at the start of term.
Equipment
All students will need to pay a Creative materials fee of £200 each year through the Wiltshire college online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop in the first week of term.
This will cover costs for sketchbooks, an art pack, presentation events and study visits. It also provides a contribution towards art materials and media and will ensure you have access to the following consumables:
– Art studio: paints, brushes, charcoal, conte crayon, pencil, ink, papers, canvas.
– Print workshop: Specialist printing ink, assorted paper stocks.
– Photographic workshop: Photographic paper.
– 3D workshop: plaster, wood, metal, glass, plastic and acrylic.
– Fashion & Textiles: Basic fabrics, dyes, pattern paper and sewing thread.
– Vis Com Studio: Large format printer inks and paper.
A1 Black Portfolios and additional materials and sketchbooks are available to buy at cost price from the online shop.
We recommend that if your place is conditional in achieving exam results that you do not purchase items until your place is confirmed.
Books
Your course lecturer will advise of any textbooks that are recommended at the start of term. The college has a fully stocked Learning Resource Centre.
Trips
There are several Gallery and Exhibition trips planned throughout the year. All students will have the opportunity to attend. Your course lecturer will advise as any trips are arranged, and these will be payable on the college online shop which can be found on Wiltshire College Online Shop
You will need to pay your £25 non-refundable Resource Fee before coming to enrol. This can be done on the online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop You will need to bring a copy of your receipt to enrolment as proof of purchase. If you cannot pay online, please pay by card on enrolment day.
Stationery
All students are required to provide their own personal stationery to include pads, pens and pencils, poly pockets and folders ready for the start of term. Course tutors will advise of any specific requirements at the start of term.
Equipment
All students will need to pay a Creative materials fee of £200 each year through the Wiltshire college online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop in the first week of term.
This will cover costs for sketchbooks, an art pack, presentation events and study visits. It also provides a contribution towards art materials and media and will ensure you have access to the following consumables:
– Art studio: paints, brushes, charcoal, conte crayon, pencil, ink, papers, canvas.
– Print workshop: Specialist printing ink, assorted paper stocks.
– Photographic workshop: Photographic paper.
– 3D workshop: plaster, wood, metal, glass, plastic and acrylic.
– Fashion & Textiles: Basic fabrics, dyes, pattern paper and sewing thread.
– Vis Com Studio: Large format printer inks and paper.
A1 Black Portfolios and additional materials and sketchbooks are available to buy at cost price from the online shop.
We recommend that if your place is conditional in achieving exam results that you do not purchase items until your place is confirmed.
Books
Your course lecturer will advise of any textbooks that are recommended at the start of term. The college has a fully stocked Learning Resource Centre.
Trips
There are several Gallery and Exhibition trips planned throughout the year. All students will have the opportunity to attend. Your course lecturer will advise as any trips are arranged, and these will be payable on the college online shop which can be found on Wiltshire College Online Shop
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