Overview
This Technical Qualification is for T Level students who are undertaking the T Level in Craft and Design (Fashion / Textiles). It is intended for students who want to progress to a career in the craft and design sector. The purpose of the T Level Technical Qualification in fashion/textiles (Level 3) is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into highly skilled employment, an Apprenticeship or higher-level study, including university, within the specialist area of craft and design. At the end of the Technical Qualification, students are expected to demonstrate threshold competence, meaning that they have gained the core knowledge and skills related to craft and design and are well-placed to develop full occupational competence with additional development and support once in employment in the craft and design sector.
Course Content
The main components of the qualification over 2 years are:
- Skills building, group work, employer standards, practical skills etc. This helps to prepare you
- Core examination (year 1) written examination
- Employer set Project (year 1) practical project
- Occupational Specialist Project (year 2) practical project
The skills you will develop over time are:
Textiles and Fashion Maker
- Externally set design and make project
- Externally set skills assessment
- Students learn about the following topics:
- The creative economy
- The individuals in the creative industries
- Cultural context and vocabulary
- Audience
- Legislation/Regulation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Research skills
- Project methodology and administration
- Continued professional development.
There will be set assignments, but you naturally have the freedom to explore the briefs in any way which fits the criteria. Your creative problem-solving skills and ability to come up with ideas are essential.
Requirements
To enrol in the L3 UAL Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Art course, you’ll need:
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4+. These must include English and Maths. Having a higher grade will mean you’ll find those aspects of the course less difficult.
- A Grade 5 minimum in Art & Design or a similar subject, especially Fashion/Textiles
- A passion for textiles and feel strongly about it as a potential career as the course is 2 years in length
Careers
Here’s a list of career opportunities for this specialism:
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Illustrator
- Textile Designer
- Fashion Buyer
- Stylist
- Costume Designer
- Fashion Merchandiser
- Fashion Photographer
- Visual Merchandiser
- Pattern Maker
- Retail Manager
- Personal Shopper
These careers offer a variety of creative opportunities, and many may require further study or practical experience to progress.