Year One content
The first year focuses on a series of skill-based projects focusing on introducing students to the course disciplines; fashion, fine art, and interiors. Students will explore a variety of techniques, mediums and resources that will both broaden their knowledge and prepare them for their second year.
These projects will cover idea development, skills, knowledge, research, planning, techniques, and final production.
Skills include weaving, fashion illustration, embroidery, monoprinting, surface pattern, fabric dyeing, drawing, styling, photography, linocut, sewing, screen-printing, and collage.
This is a linear course which means students will not receive their qualification until the end of the second year. Throughout first year, students are given continuous feedback, tutorial support, and regular assessment so they are aware of their progress.
Year Two content
Component 1: Personal Investigation
Component 1 is coursework based and is weighted at 60% of the total qualification. It incorporates three major elements, supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study of a minimum of 1000 words of continuous prose. This project begins in September and ends in January of the following year.
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment
Component 2 is based on an exam title that students respond to by developing a portfolio of practical work and final outcome(s); this is weighted at 40% of the total qualification. It incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus. The externally set assignment will begin in February each year.
