S3 Fashion & Textiles

Course Overview-

This course will build and develop the practical skills, knowledge and understanding you will need to support you on the Fashion and Textiles course. During the course, you will plan, make and evaluate Fashion and Textiles garments and products. The course will look at basic textile construction techniques, how to make basic textile items, a knowledge of fabric properties, characteristics and correct terminology, using trends to influence designs, selecting and using the appropriate equipment, design decisions and reviewing work.

Course Key Points-

Hand and Machine Sewing Skills 

Time Management and Planning

Creative Thinking

Presentation Skills 

Course Layout-

3 periods a week- 2 practical and 1 theory based

Progression and Future Careers-

National 4/5 Fashion and Textile Technology Course  

Further study or training such as textile-related Modern Apprenticeships  

National Qualification Group Awards in fashion and textiles related disciplines

Employment opportunities within the fashion and textile industry