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HNC Fashion and Textiles
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC)
This higher-level qualification will prepare you for a carer in the demanding and evolving fashion industry, and open doors to higher education.
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Level 4
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year full-time
Start Date - September - January
Where -
2 Locations
Huddersfield Centre
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
Course Overview
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of work in the modern-day international fashion and textiles industry. Your learning will be practical and hand-on, whilst also including lessons and independent study centred around knowledge of the industry, and the business elements of it.
You will get the chance to explore your personal interests in textiles to develop your creative practice from previous levels of study. You will receive support from your tutors and peers to develop your practical skills as you undertake your two compulsory modules, Concept and Development, and Creative Project.
*This course will run subject to validation.
*This course will run subject to validation.
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of work in the modern-day international fashion and textiles industry. Your learning will be practical and hand-on, whilst also including lessons and independent study centred around knowledge of the industry, and the business elements of it.
You will get the chance to explore your personal interests in textiles to develop your creative practice from previous levels of study. You will receive support from your tutors and peers to develop your practical skills as you undertake your two compulsory modules, Concept and Development, and Creative Project.
*This course will run subject to validation.
*This course will run subject to validation.
This is for you if you are:
Flexible and adaptable
Able to work independently
A keen collaborator
Interested in a specturm of art disciplines
Interested in art as a business
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A levels or equivalent related Level 3 qualification, Access to Higher Education qualification and Grade 4 in English and Math. Relevant work experience will also be considered.
The Level 4 HNC is designed as a progression route to the Level 5 HND in Fashion and Textiles.
The full-time course fee for this course is £6,950. Financial support including Advanced Learner Loans are available for this course.
This course and completion of the HND, or further university study, will prepare you for a range of creative and business roles within the Fashion and Textiles industry.
You will be assessed internally through assignments set by the college.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC)
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