Fashion Design - Advanced
The Advanced Fashion Design course focuses on the creative skills of theme and concept development for fashion design. Core technical modules in advanced pattern drafting and garment construction equip the learner with the skills required to make their own menswear, womenswear or costume collections.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
- QQI Level 5 in Fashion Design or equivalent qualification or experience
- Applicants will ideally have passed the core technical modules of pattern drafting and garment construction or equivalent
- Applicants will need to submit images of some of their work to date to demonstrate their current abilities e.g.: garments made or under construction; design sketches (drawing work and other examples of fashion or craft-related work can also be submitted if wished.)
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Many of our graduates, having completed this course have gone directly into employment in the fashion industry or set up their own enterprises.
• Fashion Designer
• Costume Designer/Wardrobe Assistant
• Bespoke Designer/Tailor/Dressmaker
• Accessories Designer
• Fashion Design Production
• Pattern Drafter
• Visual Merchandiser
• Fashion Stylist
• Fashion Retail
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 6 award in Fashion Design 6M3706:
NCAD, Fashion Design*, Level 8, AD211
For further progression options view the course webpage - link below. Also view www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applicants should bring samples of their work to date in order to demonstrate their interest in fashion design. Suggested work includes drawing and artwork, design sketches, scrapbooks, garments made or customised and artefacts.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
Fashion Design Advanced (With option to specialise in Costume, Tailoring or Dressmaking).
The Advanced Fashion Design course focuses on the creative skills of theme and concept development for fashion design. Core technical modules in advanced pattern drafting and garment construction equip the learner with the skills required to make their own menswear, womenswear or costume collections. Learners will also develop art and design portfolios suitable for application to Institutes of Technology and Universities. This course is suited to learners who have already achieved a QQI Level 5 certificate or equivalent in Fashion Design.
Pattern Drafting
Garment Construction
Design Skills
Illustration Techniques & Practice
Drawing
Combined Materials
Work Experience
Team Leadership
6M3706 - Fashion Design Level 6
Award: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Fashion Design 6M3706.
Course Features & Facilities:
Course Features:
Collection planning and Art and Design Portfolio
Fashion photo-shoot featuring garments made
Toiling fabric, pattern paper and card and many haberdashery items provided
Textile Techniques
Career planning
Photo shoot
Course Facilities:
A spacious fashion studio, excellently equipped with modern sewing machines and dressmaking stands
Well-equipped art rooms with a variety of materials provided
Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop licence for the year
Coordinator: Karyn Hurley,
Email: karynhurley@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997