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HND Fashion: Design and Production with Retail

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Bring your love of fashion to life on courses that combine creativity with application. Set in fully-equipped spaces, with views overlooking Stornoway Castle, develop highly relevant, sought-after skills such as textile technology, pattern construction, fashion design, merchandising, commercial design, garment production, fashion illustration, and millinery.

Gain in-depth industry experience in designing and working with Scotland’s famous Harris Tweed, with incredible opportunities to visit local mills, weavers, and artisans.

Special features

  • Fully equipped workroom/studio with industrial machines and views overlooking Stornoway Castle

  • Opportunities to visit local mills, weavers, and artisans producing and working with Harris Tweed

  • Study in and be inspired by the beautiful natural environment of the Outer Hebrides

  • Studying under the tutorship of lecturers with in-depth knowledge of the Harris Tweed industry and working within the fashion industry at a national and international level

General Eligibility

  • 2 Highers at grade C or above

  • 2 A levels at grade D or above

  • Preferably in Art, English, Fashion and Textiles, or equivalent

  • Alternatively, NC in Fashion Design and Production or equivalent at SCQF level 5 or 6

  • Evidence of experience or qualifications in Art and Design or a related area

  • Prospective students without the standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis

  • If English is not your first language, you must have evidence of your English language skills to IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent

  • Candidates will be asked to attend an interview, where they will be expected to demonstrate their abilities via a portfolio of work

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - HNC

You will study the following modules:

  • Textile technology

  • Fashion illustration with a strong focus on free-hand techniques and an introduction to computer-assisted design

  • Garment pattern construction: drafting blocks, manipulation techniques, and production patterns

  • Fashion: commercial design

  • Fashion: Merchandising

  • Clothing: production, trimming, and finishing techniques

  • Millinery: an introduction

  • Business/fashion: preparing a formal business plan

  • Graded Unit 1

2 Year 2 - HND

You will study the following core modules:

  • Complex pattern development and customization

  • Designing and producing fashion garments: advanced

  • Store design

  • Fashion: design and production with retail: Graded Unit 2

You may also study the following optional modules

  • Design and manufacture a bridal or eveningwear garment

  • Sewing and finishing for garment development: advanced techniques

  • Preparing to start a business

  • Production processes in the clothing industry: an introduction

  • Corset production: an introduction

  • Creative project for artists and designers

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL69
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo00

Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50

TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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