Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5 HND

The Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5 is designed to prepare you for the constantly evolving fashion industry. You will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for sustainable fashion. The course covers fashion design, garment construction, pattern cutting, fabric manipulation, and sewing machine techniques, all with a focus on minimising environmental impact and promoting ethical practices.<br/><br/>Throughout this course, you will explore various fashion and textile techniques, develop your creative practice through hands-on workshops, and gain insights from expert lecturers, engaging in real-world projects to build a comprehensive portfolio.<br/><br/>The Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5 is a two year course, where during your first year you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND. You will cover a variety of modules including:<br/><br/>Concept and Development<br/>Creative Project<br/>Live Projects<br/>Personal Professional Development<br/>Professional Project<br/>Throughout this course, you will develop competence and confidence by:<br/><br/>Developing ideas and concepts through brainstorming, research, and critical thinking<br/>Learning a variety of fashion and textiles approaches paired with a historical and theoretical foundation to encourage debate and reimagine the future of fashion and textiles practice<br/>Learning how to contextualise your work and think practically about your audience while exploring collaborative, collective and socially engaged approaches<br/>Learning how to display clothing and garments effectively<br/>Developing business skills such as sales and promotion, growing your audience, curation contracts, costing jobs and presenting your outcomes<br/>Working with external agencies and clients to gain professional experience and networking opportunities