Course details
The Fashion Level 5 course in Colaiste Dhulaigh introduces the student to the creative, exciting and challenging world of fashion. Over the years we have developed links within the Fashion industry. Students will meet and work with professionals who work in Fashion. Successful graduates have a variety of career path opportunities: third level courses, a career within the industry or setting up their own business. They will have a professional portfolio of work and their own personal corporate identity.
Meet the Industry
"Meeting the Industry" is an ongoing series of lectures/workshops from fashion industry experts, such as designers, buyers, stylists, milliners and costume designers. This introduces the students to a wide variety of careers within the world of fashion.
Work Experience/ Internships
An important part of the Fashion Design programme is the work experience module. This allows students the opportunity to work with professionals within the Fashion industry. The timetable is design to facilitate students to spend at least one day a week gaining practical experience. This generates contacts within the industry which can lead to internships and/or employment.
Photo-shoot
Students will work with a Fashion photographer, who will show students how to set up a photo-shoot of their work. This involves lighting, styling, makeup and designing the shoot.
Field Trips
To gain further insight into the multi-faceted world of fashion, students will also take part in field trips to museums, galleries, theatre, fashion design studios, and textile suppliers.
Course Content
Sewing/Garment Construction, Design, Drawing, Fashion Illustration, Colour Forecasting, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Styling. Fashion Buying and Merchandising, Photo Shoot Direction, Fashion Design, Computer Illustrated Graphics and Work Experience.
CERTIFICATION
FETAC Level 5
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Certificate (including LCA), Students on applying for the course will be ask to attend an interview, to which they will be bring samples of creative work (drawings, photographs and designs) Mature and postgraduate students also welcome.
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education
We_They of Further Education is located on four campuses, Coolock, Raheny, Kilbarrack and Malahide. CDCFE provides programmes delivered by a team of tutors dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning in a caring, supportive and friendly atmosphere. We currently offer over 30 full-time Post-Leaving Certificate courses and have a large part-time provision of Day and evening courses. We want you to succeed and our courses are designed to help our learners achieve their full potential.
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