Fashion Design L6

Course details

This course allows students to develop their core knowledge of fashion to a more advanced level. It aims at developing creative and technical skills focused on gaining employment in the fashion industry and also allowing the student the opportunity to present a strong portfolio in fashion. Project work includes a wide range of activities including design, illustration, trend forecasting, styling, pattern cutting, garment construction, retailing and fashion photography. Students are encouraged to visit regular exhibitions and shows with a view to presenting their work for exhibition at the end of the school year with the college. The aim of the course is to give students skills which will have a strong grounding in the fashion industry. The fashion industry offers exciting and rewarding career paths.

St. John’s student work has been shown nationally and internationally and in magazines and newspapers. The Irish fashion scene is very vibrant, and our students are well positioned to take advantage of this growth.

Entry Requirements

• QQI Level 5 in Fashion design or related areas.
• Mature students who have relevant experience may also be accepted subject to interview

Course Outline

• Garment Construction
• Pattern Drafting
• Design
• Combined materials
• Illustration
• Fashion buying and retailing
• CAD
• Communications
• Work Experience

Examining Bodies

• City and Guilds of London
• Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)