HND Fashion Design and Manufacture

This specialist programme encourages a creative approach to Fashion Design while developing a realistic appreciation of commercial manufacturing processes. On completion, students will be prepared for this competitive, ever changing industry, through acquiring high level design and fashion garment construction skills.

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 1 30 Aug 2010 10 Jun 2011 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Full Time 2 30 Aug 2010 10 Jun 2011 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online

What You Study

  • Creative and Concept Garment Design
  • Digital Fashion Design
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Fashion Forecasting
  • Draping and Couture Techniques
  • Marketing
  • Professional Design Practice
  • Pattern Development for the Fashion Industry
  • Advanced Pattern Cutting
  • Advanced Garment Construction
  • Textile Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 3 Highers including English and Art and Design/Craft and Design and 3 Standard Grades at Grade 3 or above
  • Related NQ Programme
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis in which case a design portfolio which shows creative ability will be required

Further Study

  • BA (Hons) Fashion Technology, BA (Hons) Fashion Design for Industry, Heriot Watt University - 2nd Year from HNC / 3rd Year from HND
  • BA (Hons) Clothing Design and Technology - Manchester Metropolitan University
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion - University of Central Lancashire
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Management, Robert Gordon University

Career Opportunities

  • Designer
  • Couture Dressmaker
  • Buyer
  • Pattern Maker
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Fashion Promotion/Illustration
  • Self Employment
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