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Level 3 Professional Diploma in Fashion Design (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Become a qualified Fashion Designer
- Study a course designed by industry experts
- Learn about every element of the fashion design process
- Understand the impact of fast fashion, sustainable initiatives, and more
- A home study course with no exams, classes, or timetables
- Provides a nationally recognised Ofqual regulated qualification
About Your Diploma
The wealth of information provided in this online fashion diploma suits both those already in the industry and those looking to kick-start a fashion career. So, whether you’re aiming to add credibility to your creations, or you’re looking for a swift route into a designer role, this course helps you stand out in the crowd and prove you’ve got what fashion houses are looking for.
Having been created by subject matter experts, the learning content has been designed to take you from fashion enthusiast to pro designer. This is because it has the perfect blend of inspiring, informative, and job-critical modules, so you will know how to create show-stopping pieces for a profit from the get-go.
By experimenting with fabrics, you’ll learn which to use for different silhouettes, movements, and draping effects. In studying deconstruction and construction methods, you will also know how to bring your designs to life by assembling garments with maximum impact.
You will also study modules that explore the need to step away from the fast fashion mindset, helping you design both stunning and environmentally friendly pieces. The course also teaches you how to present fashion illustrations back to clients based on their design specifications, demonstrating their strengths and ways they could be improved.
Overall, by studying this online fashion course, you will be able to start creating your own fashion-week-worthy collections and begin making a name for yourself in the industry.
Getting Started
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading UK distance learning providers. By offering online courses in a vast range of areas, we help aspiring professionals and upskillers in all walks of life to achieve their career ambitions.
This online Level 3 Professional Diploma in Fashion Design is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and regulated by Ofqual. Demonstrating to employers and clients the quality education you have received.
Once enrolled, you will gain access to all your learning materials and the professional support you need from our expert tutors through our innovative online platform. By choosing to study online, you also make switching to your new career easier as you can learn comfortably around your existing commitments and only make the job change once you’re ready.
There are no entry requirements for this course, it is open to all.
Minimum Age restriction
16
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete this course, however it is possible to complete it in as little as 6 months with full time study. The average completion time for this course is approx 10 months.
Assessement requirements
This course tests your knowledge through a range of end-of-unit assessments, and a professional interior design project, all of which your tutor will provide feedback on to help you learn and progress.
Additional requirements
Throughout your learning journey, you will need access to various pieces of equipment and stationery to help support your learning. These will not all be required at once and can be sourced as and when needed.
- You will need access to a sewing machine
- A selection of fabric (which can be off-cuts, scraps, or old garments)
- Access to a mannequin
- Fabric scissors
- Colouring mediums (e.g., colouring pencils, paint, chalk, pastels etc
- A sketchbook, pencils, pens, and glue
Certification Timeframe
Certification can be expected approximately 1 month from the date you complete the course.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Unit 1: Idea Generation in Fashion Design
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to define a client and understand their needs
- Be able to use idea-generating techniques for a specific design
- Be able to conduct research to support a theme
- Be able to produce a presentation which defines a design based on a theme and research
Unit 2: Fashion Illustration and Working Drawings
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to research influences in fashion illustration
- Be able to use drawing techniques for fashion illustration
- Understand what a fashion technical drawing is
- Be able to create fashion illustrations and working drawings
Unit 3: Textiles for Fashion Design
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to research and collect fabrics for use in fashion design
- Understand fabric development
- Know how different fabrics drape
Unit 4: Fabric Experimentation
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand health and safety when developing design ideas
- Understand manipulation techniques
- Be able to use manipulation techniques
- Understand how different fabrics drape
Unit 5: Fashion Design and Communication Techniques
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to experiment with fashion design techniques
- Be able to create a sketchbook for fashion designs
- Be able to present a final fashion design
Unit 6: Introduction to Sustainable Fashion Practices
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the ways materials can be reused for sustainable practices
- Demonstrate the use of sustainable initiatives in recycling clothing
Unit 7: Introduction to Patterns
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to select a pattern to suit a client's brief
- Be able to use a basic pattern
- Be able to accurately cut out patterns in selected fabric
Unit 8: Pattern Cutting and Garment Making for Fashion Design
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to create a toile from a pattern
- Know how to check pattern fit on a client
- Be able to carry out alterations to a pattern to create a better fit
Unit 9: Professional Development
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand career opportunities within the fashion design sector
- Be able to undertake a personal skills analysis
- Be able to compile personal marketing material
This course has no exams, instead, your knowledge is tested through a range of end-of-unit assignments. These will need to be submitted to your tutor for feedback which will help you learn and progress.
Level 3 Professional Diploma in Fashion Design (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Become a qualified Fashion Designer
- Study a course designed by industry experts
- Learn about every element of the fashion design process
- Understand the impact of fast fashion, sustainable initiatives, and more
- A home study course with no exams, classes, or timetables
- Provides a nationally recognised Ofqual regulated qualification
About Your Diploma
The wealth of information provided in this online fashion diploma suits both those already in the industry and those looking to kick-start a fashion career. So, whether you’re aiming to add credibility to your creations, or you’re looking for a swift route into a designer role, this course helps you stand out in the crowd and prove you’ve got what fashion houses are looking for.
Having been created by subject matter experts, the learning content has been designed to take you from fashion enthusiast to pro designer. This is because it has the perfect blend of inspiring, informative, and job-critical modules, so you will know how to create show-stopping pieces for a profit from the get-go.
By experimenting with fabrics, you’ll learn which to use for different silhouettes, movements, and draping effects. In studying deconstruction and construction methods, you will also know how to bring your designs to life by assembling garments with maximum impact.
You will also study modules that explore the need to step away from the fast fashion mindset, helping you design both stunning and environmentally friendly pieces. The course also teaches you how to present fashion illustrations back to clients based on their design specifications, demonstrating their strengths and ways they could be improved.
Overall, by studying this online fashion course, you will be able to start creating your own fashion-week-worthy collections and begin making a name for yourself in the industry.
Getting Started
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading UK distance learning providers. By offering online courses in a vast range of areas, we help aspiring professionals and upskillers in all walks of life to achieve their career ambitions.
This online Level 3 Professional Diploma in Fashion Design is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and regulated by Ofqual. Demonstrating to employers and clients the quality education you have received.
Once enrolled, you will gain access to all your learning materials and the professional support you need from our expert tutors through our innovative online platform. By choosing to study online, you also make switching to your new career easier as you can learn comfortably around your existing commitments and only make the job change once you’re ready.
Unit 1: Idea Generation in Fashion Design
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to define a client and understand their needs
- Be able to use idea-generating techniques for a specific design
- Be able to conduct research to support a theme
- Be able to produce a presentation which defines a design based on a theme and research
Unit 2: Fashion Illustration and Working Drawings
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to research influences in fashion illustration
- Be able to use drawing techniques for fashion illustration
- Understand what a fashion technical drawing is
- Be able to create fashion illustrations and working drawings
Unit 3: Textiles for Fashion Design
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to research and collect fabrics for use in fashion design
- Understand fabric development
- Know how different fabrics drape
Unit 4: Fabric Experimentation
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand health and safety when developing design ideas
- Understand manipulation techniques
- Be able to use manipulation techniques
- Understand how different fabrics drape
Unit 5: Fashion Design and Communication Techniques
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to experiment with fashion design techniques
- Be able to create a sketchbook for fashion designs
- Be able to present a final fashion design
Unit 6: Introduction to Sustainable Fashion Practices
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the ways materials can be reused for sustainable practices
- Demonstrate the use of sustainable initiatives in recycling clothing
Unit 7: Introduction to Patterns
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to select a pattern to suit a client's brief
- Be able to use a basic pattern
- Be able to accurately cut out patterns in selected fabric
Unit 8: Pattern Cutting and Garment Making for Fashion Design
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to create a toile from a pattern
- Know how to check pattern fit on a client
- Be able to carry out alterations to a pattern to create a better fit
Unit 9: Professional Development
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand career opportunities within the fashion design sector
- Be able to undertake a personal skills analysis
- Be able to compile personal marketing material
This course has no exams, instead, your knowledge is tested through a range of end-of-unit assignments. These will need to be submitted to your tutor for feedback which will help you learn and progress.
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