You will be assessed on a series of coursework, mock exams and practical skills.
This course will start in September 2024 and lasts for one year.
You will need to hold four GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Level 2 Award in Art and Design (Fashion pathway) UAL.
FFAS
The T Level, foundation year, (Level 2 award) serves as the crucial foundation year designed to prepare students for the more advanced Level 3 T Level.
Throughout this preparatory year, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and skills essential for a career in fashion.
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including fashion illustration, which involves drawing and visualizing clothing designs, marketing tailored to the fashion industry, pattern cutting techniques used to create garment pieces and sewing skills necessary for garment construction in our industry standard design, cutting and sewing rooms.
To ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the demands of the Level 3 T Level Fashion and Textiles, the program includes a series of mock exams. These exams are strategically scheduled throughout the year to assess your understanding and application of the material, providing you with valuable practice and feedback. This rigorous approach helps to build a solid foundation, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in your future studies and careers in the fashion industry.
You will be assessed on a series of coursework, mock exams and practical skills.
A specialist kit that will be purchased from college for £98.
You will be expected to attend mandatory trips which will enhance your learning and industry awareness but will also incur extra costs. You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel/trips, books, equipment/kit and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on 01226 216 267.
This course is designed to support and prepare students to progress to Level 3 T Level Fashion and Textiles.
See what careers are available in the Art Graphics and Fashion sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
We have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.