Fashion - Level 3 Triple Diploma

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs grade 4 or above in English and Maths 

• a successful interview with a tutor
• he ability to study independently 
• a genuine interest in the subject
• good communication skills  
• hardworking approach towards the industry

Essential Skills – English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

Qualification Obtained

Industry Placement and Field Trips

The course encourages students to attend the research trips which are organised for the Extended Diploma course.

Previous research trips have taken students to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Tate Liverpool, The Walker Art Gallery, Royal Academy, National Gallery, Tate Modern and Tate Britain.

Research trips play an important role on the course and student projects.

The trips are supplied by the college at no additional cost to students.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Year One

This year is primarily investigative - testing and exploring, learning visual language, materials processes and techniques, also how to research and contextually understand the wider fashion and art world. Learning how to use the creative process and modify and adapt these processes to suit your working methodology.

One unit in your first Year. Unit 1: Diagnostic investigation in Art and Design

Year Two

Builds on learning and achievements in Year One.

The second year unit is used to refine and develop your skills and our aim is also to support your progression to Higher Education by producing a portfolio of your work ready for interviews.

One unit in your second year. Unit 2: Specialist Practice in Art and Design

You will be working on practical assignments where you will be producing Fashion work, with a wide variety of techniques, materials, and methods.  In addition, you will be given the opportunity to investigate experimental approaches to your work, combining traditional and digital methods. You will be expected to research, plan, explore, develop, produce and then evaluate and reflect on your ideas.

The primary teaching method is specialist workshop based demonstration and experimentation which is supported by individual and group based projects and briefs.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is specifically designed to include a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector.  There are three main forms of assessment: External, Internal and Synoptic. All of these are types of coursework assessments. At the end of your first year you will have an externally set and assessed piece of coursework.

Achievement in the qualification requires a demonstration of depth of study in each unit, assured acquisition of a range of practical skills required for employment or progression to HE, and successful development of transferable skills. Students achieving a qualification will have achieved across mandatory units including external and synoptic assessment.

Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified.

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

Students will have access to industry standard equipment from the beginning of the course.

At the start of the course essential materials such as sketch books are supplied as well as access to specialist and industry standard equipment. Students thereafter, are expected to cover the costs of their art materials and an indicative list of materials is supplied at the start of the course.

Students may wish to buy additional sketchbooks and these can be purchased from a wide range of outlets from as much as £3 upwards depending on quality. Students may also wish to purchase additional higher quality materials for designs again these can be purchased or upcycled depending on the project outcomes.

Students will also have access to industry standard software such as Photoshop, illustrator and other adobe products.  Access to laser cutting and 3D printing is also available to Art & Design students on this course.  We have large fully equipped traditional print room that is used to support student projects.

Tuition Fees

Read our tuition fees guide.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: UAL

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and Conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

Career Options and Progression

The majority of students progress onto degree courses at Blackpool and The Fylde College and other institutions.

Degree level study could include:

• Fashion design and costume
• Art
• Design
• Fashion
• Photography
• Graphics
• Illustration
• Architecture
• Creative Industry Administration
• Management
• Teaching.

You may also wish to consider being employed as a content creator and complete an Apprenticeship in Content Creation:

The North West has a burgeoning creative industry supported by significant investment in recent projects including Media City, Salford. However, the multi-disciplinary nature of a diploma in Art and Design means graduating students will develop the skills to work towards a number of different industry environments and respond to a range of varying market demands.