Course details

This dynamic course aims to introduce the student to the planning, buying and selling aspects of the ready-to-wear fashion industry. Whilst the course has a strong business orientation, it also places strong emphasis on the creative process of product development; from inception of the range, to manufacturing, through to fashion marketing and pomotion. Through these diverse areas,students will develop a keen understanding of the design elements of the fashion industry but will also have a firm grasp of the key aspects of the business environment of fashion buying & merchandising. Our work experience programme offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in this area.

Awarding Body:

Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC)/QQI – Business Studies Award Level 5

Career Opportunities:

It is envisaged that the course would prepare students for careers as buyers in fashion stores, stylists, fashion consultants, fashion journalists and fashion marketeers.

Further Education: Sucessful students can progress to the Fashion Mangement Course (Year 2) in the College.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:

Fashion Buying & Merchandising including:

  • Range Planning
  • Customer Profiling
  • Fashion Advertising & Promotion


Fashion Industry & Design Studies to include:

  • Product Mix
  • Fashion Forecasting
  • Fabric & Textiles
  • History of Fashion & Costume
  • Garment Construction & Production

General

  • Design Skills
  • Communications
  • Marketing Practice
  • Retail Display
  • The Internet
  • Business Administration Skills
  • Spreadsheet Methods

Career Opportunities:

Students will develop a professional styling portfolio and be able to work in advertising, fashion editorial, film and commercials.

Further Education: Successful students can progress to the Fashion Mangement Course (Year 2) or Commerical Fashion Design (Year 2) in the College.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:

  • Fashion Styling
  • Fashion Industry & Design Studies
  • Drawing
  • Design Skills
  • Printed Textiles
  • Combined Materials
  • Make-up applications
  • Embroidery
  • Communications

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Crumlin College of Further Education

Crumlin is a well-established College of Further Education providing full-time and part-time ctheirses in both the day and evening.
The college operates under the authority of the City of Dublin Education & Training Board (CDETB), a network of twenty-two schools and colleges in the Dublin area.
Continous innovation and attention to changing student needs has kept the College to the 'forefront of further education'. their ctheirses are constantly being revised to ensure that they meet the needs of students in terms of personal development and job opportunities.
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