- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 3
- Start Date & time
- 12 Sep 2024 @ 6pm - 8.45pm
- Qualification Type
- Non-certificated
- Course Type
- Evening
- Duration
- 10 weeks
£200.00
This course will give a thorough introduction to sustainable and responsible fashion design and textiles practices. The course will include presentations, group discussions, workshops, practical design and making exercises.
What will I learn?
During the course you will learn about
- The impact of current fashion lifecycles and resulting textile waste
- Current approaches to fashion design for sustainability
- Textiles and fabric choices
- Designing to reduce the need to consume and you will explore garment value
- Designing to reduce textile waste, including an introduction to zero waste pattern cutting; upcycling and recycling techniques; and circular design approaches
Entry requirements (minimum)
This course is open to all, but a keen interest in fashion design may be beneficial.
Jobs and further study
This course is ideal if you are hoping to progress to a fashion or textiles course at College or University or pursue a career in fashion sustainability.
Foundation in Fashion and Textiles
HND Fashion Design
HND Fashion Textiles