Fashion Courses
The Fashion section offers an exciting range of general and specialist courses, whether you wish to embark on a career in fashion or want to build your skills for personal development. We have excellent links with Higher Education courses in the London Area and can help you prepare for your fashion course application. Many of our students have progressed onto Higher Education, successfully set up small businesses, or gone on to work within the industry. We have a reputation for the high standard of work produced, which has been celebrated at our College Fashion Show and many offsite exhibitions.
We cater for beginners through to the very experienced, aiming to be as flexible as possible to meet individual needs. Acceptance onto level 3/4 courses is by individual interview. Where appropriate you will be asked to bring examples of your work. At interview we can build a personal study programme taking into account your existing skills and time available.
Check the Student Funding available for full time HNC / HND courses
Fashion Courses starting soon:
- Experimental Textiles Workshop ( 11KAF016-02 )
- Fashion Illustration ( 11KAF004-03 )
- Garment Making 3 ( 11KAF008-01 )
- Garment Making Skills ( 11KAV021-03 )
Courses and Fees
BTEC Award: Introduction to Photoshop for Fashion ( 11KFF015 )
Level 1
Qualification
Computer Aided Design has become an essential skill for those who are studying or looking for work in fashion. In this course you will develop your design and presentation skills using Photoshop. As part of the course, you will learn how to create a fashion magazine cover, fashion illustrations, textile ideas, collection boards and mood boards. This course is suitable for all those who are interested in fashion and wish to build up a portfolio. Good as a stand alone course, this can also support study in other design areas. You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to join this course.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11KFF015-01 Chelsea Centre 12 Jan 12 20 Thurs 10:00-13:00 R Whitehead - Concs: £50
- Full Fees: £269
- Non-EU: £630
BTEC Introduction to Garment Making and Pattern Cutting ( 11KFF007 )
Level 1
Qualification
This structured programme is for students with basic sewing skills to learn and develop some essential sewing and pattern cutting techniques. Through exercises in class, you will learn how to construct some basic items of clothing. Homework each week will help to reinforce learning.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11KFF007-01 Chelsea Centre 09 Jan 12 20 Mon 18:00-21:00 W Rose - Concs: £50
- Full Fees: £269
- Non-EU: £630
Experimental Textiles Workshop ( 11KAF016 )
This course enables students to learn a range of creative and experiemental textiles techniques, working with surface and construction. Ideal for those who wish to explore and develop their skills in this area. Good as a stand alone course, this can also support study in other design areas.
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Adult Education Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11KAF016-02 Chelsea Centre 23 Feb 12 6 Thurs 18:15-21:15 A Walker - AE Concs: £36
- AE Full Fees: £113
- Non-EU: £189
Fashion Illustration ( 11KAF004 )
For beginners who wish to explore a variety of techniques used in Fashion Illustration. An excellent course for those wishing to develop their illustration skills, it can also support study on other fashion courses.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11KAF004-02 Chelsea Centre 25 Jan 12 6 Wed 18:15-21:15 A Cross-Aitken - Full Fees: £136
- Non-EU: £189
11KAF004-03 Chelsea Centre 18 Apr 12 6 Wed 18:15-21:15 A Cross-Aitken - Full Fees: £136
- Non-EU: £189
Garment Making 2 ( 11KAF007 )
Students learn to sew and to adapt commercial patterns to make well-fitting garments. This useful course includes measuring, cutting, sewing techniques, fitting and pressing.
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Adult Education Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11KAF007-01 Chelsea Centre 09 Jan 12 10 Mon 18:15-21:15 A Brown - AE Concs: £57
- AE Full Fees: £186
- Non-EU: £315
Garment Making 3 ( 11KAF008 )
Students learn to sew, or further develop exisitn sewing skills, and to adapt commercial patterns to make well-fitting garments. This useful course includes measuring, cutting, sewing techniques, fitting and pressing.
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Adult Education Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11KAF008-01 Chelsea Centre 16 Apr 12 10 Mon 18:15-21:15 A Brown - AE Concs: £57
- AE Full Fees: £186
- Non-EU: £315
Introduction to Photoshop for Fashion ( 11KAF015 )
An introduction to using Photoshop to create contemporary-looking fashion illustrations and express you design ideas. As part of the course, you will learn how to create fashion illustrations, textile ideas, collection boards and mood boards. This course is suitable for all those who are interested in fashion and wish to build up a portfolio. Good as a stand alone course, this can also support study in other design areas. You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to join this course.
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Adult Education Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11KAF015-02 Chelsea Centre 19 Jan 12 10 Thurs 14:00-17:00 R Whitehead - AE Concs: £57
- AE Full Fees: £186
- Non-EU: £315
Garment Making Skills ( 11KAV021 )
Learn a range of garment construction skills on this structured programme. Each week focuses on a different set of techniques with which to develop sewing skills. Some previous machine sewing experience is desirable, although beginners are welcome too.
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Adult Education Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11KAV021-02 Chelsea Centre 18 Jan 12 10 Wed 18:15-21:15 F Augstine - AE Concs: £57
- AE Full Fees: £186
- Non-EU: £315
11KAV021-03 Chelsea Centre 18 Apr 12 10 Wed 18:15-21:15 F Augustine - AE Concs: £57
- AE Full Fees: £186
- Non-EU: £315
BTEC National Diploma in Fashion & Clothing ( 12KFF103 )
Level 3
Qualification
This course requires basic skills in fashion and good drawing skills. Applicants must demonstrate an enthusiasm for fashion design and a commitment to study. With a strong emphasis on illustration and design development, this course also consists of historical and contextual studies, pattern cutting, garment construction, costume, textiles.
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Level 3 Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF103-01 Chelsea Centre 12 Sep 12 34 Mon-Wed 10:00-16:00 S Vidler BTEC Certificate Pattern Cutting Level 1 ( 12KFF004 )
Level 1
Qualification
You will learn a range of basic pattern cutting techniques that will enable you to cut patterns.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF004-01 Chelsea Centre 13 Sep 12 36 Thurs 18:00-21:30 F Augustine Pattern Cutting: BTEC Certficate Level 1 ( 12KFF002 )
Level 1
Qualification
This is a one year course at level 1, designed to introduce students to the methods used for the production of Working Patterns, Full Production Patterns and Time Efficiency Practice criteria required for today’s competitive market place. Study is also supported by garment construction techniques.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF002-01 Chelsea Centre 14 Sep 12 36 Fri 13:45-16:45 F Augustine Pattern Cutting: BTEC Certificate Level 2 ( 12KFF003 )
Level 2
Qualification
This course covers some more advanced pattern-cutting techniques, such as modelling on the stand, kimono blocks and style development, as well as garment making techniques to support study. Students should have basic garment making, numeracy and literacy skills, as well as having completed Level 1 pattern cutting.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF003-01 Chelsea Centre 14 Sep 12 36 Fri 10:00-13:00 F Augustine BTEC Certficate Pattern Cutting Level 2 ( 12KFF005 )
Level 2
Qualification
You will learn a range of pattern cutting techniques on this 36 week course, including block-making and fitting and pattern cutting techniques used in contemporary fashion.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF005-01 Chelsea Centre 11 Sep 12 36 Tues 18:00-21:30 F Augustine BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Theatrical Costume ( 12KFF010 )
Level 2
This course runs over two days per week for 34 weeks. It offers students the opportunity of equipping themselves with the specialist skills required for work in the costume industry. Focusing on Period costume, student learn to interpret clothing from a given period and produce a range of authentic-looking under and outer garments. Good sewing skills are essential, previous pattern cutting experience and advantage.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF010-01 Chelsea Centre 10 Sep 12 34 Mon/Thurs 10:00-16:00 C Porter BTEC First Diploma in Fashion ( 12KFF001 )
Level 2
Qualification
A unique and innovative programme focusing on fashion design and textiles. You will develop your creativity whilst building a portfolio to support progression on to a level 3 course, learning an extensive range of fashion skills to develop your own ideas and personal ambitions.
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Level 2 Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF001-01 Chelsea Centre 10 Sep 12 34 Mon-Wed 18:15-21:15 R Whitehead BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Theatrical Costume ( 12KFF011 )
Level 3
This course runs over two days per week for 34 weeks. It offers students the opportunity of equipping themselves with the specialist skills required for work in the costume industry. Focusing on Period costume, student learn to interpret clothing from a given period and produce a range of authentic-looking under and outer garments. Good sewing skills are essential, previous pattern cutting experience an advantage.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF011-01 Chelsea Centre 10 Sep 12 34 Mon/Thurs 10:00-16:00 C Porter Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - Fashion Pathway ( 12KFF101 )
Level 4
Qualification
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Level 3 Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KFF101-01 Chelsea Centre 12 Sep 12 37 Wed-Fri 10:00-16:00 TBA Introduction to Photoshop for Fashion ( 12KAF015 )
An introduction to using Photoshop to create contemporary-looking fashion illustrations and express you design ideas. As part of the course, you will learn how to create fashion illustrations, textile ideas, collection boards and mood boards. This course is suitable for all those who are interested in fashion and wish to build up a portfolio. Good as a stand alone course, this can also support study in other design areas. You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to join this course.
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Adult Education Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KAF015-01 Chelsea Centre 20 Sep 12 10 Thurs 10:00-13:00 R Whitehead Garment Making Skills ( 12KAV021 )
Learn a range of specialist garment contstruction techniques on this structured programme. Each week focuses on a different set of technqiues with which to develop existing sewing skills. Previous machine sewing experience is essential.
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Adult Education Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KAV021-01 Chelsea Centre 19 Sep 12 10 Wed 18:15-21:15 F Augustine Sewing Machine Techniques ( 12KAV019 )
A one evening introduction to using a sewing machine. You will learn how to thread up the maching and use a variety of stitches and techniques, as well as troubleshooting. Ideal for beginners and as preparation for one of our other fashion courses.
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Adult Education Discount Available
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 12KAV019-01 Chelsea Centre 10 Sep 12 1 Mon 18:15-21:15 TBA
