Fashion Design - BA Hons Degree

The Fashion Design degree course at Blackpool and the Fylde College is positioned at the interface of high fashion and creative costume. The degree is unique in that it has a dual focus from the earliest stages of the course and is taught alongside the Fashion Design Degree in the skill building stages. It does however also facilitate students who have a specific desire to work exclusively in either the fashion or costume industries. You should also be aware that there may be additional costs to consider such as optional educational visits and photocopying/printing.

Equipment - The equipment requirements vary for each level on this course therefore the costs have been split below by course levels, costs given are approximate. 

Level 4

Initial set up costs of between £50 - £100 to purchase equipment/textbooks

Art and Design materials are needed for other modules and as before the student may already have these. 

• Sketch book and file for each project
• Pattern cutting book
• Set square
• Good Quality scissors
• General sewing and pattern making materialsA minimum of 80 UCAS points (previously 200) excluding functional skills with at least 48 from an appropriate discipline  and GCSE in English Language at grade C or above (or equivalent).  Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.  All applicants are invited to a workshop. Alternatively, will view your work online. For further details, please see www.blackpool.ac.uk/sca/auditions
• General art and design materials
• Calico and other toile materials
• Interfacing, zips and Final project materials

At level 4 all materials can be purchased through the college at a reduced rate, a student catalogue (Morplan) is given in the first week for orders at the reduced rate.

Level 5

Costs for level 5 include

• Quality wool fabric (for tailoring project)
• fabric (individual personal project)
• Calico and other Toile materials
• Interfacing, zips and Final project materials

Fabric costs can vary depending on the type of fabric chosen by the student. General materials can be purchased through the college; trips are arranged for the purchase of better quality fabrics for project work.

Level 6 - A final practical project runs through level 6 and a collection of 6 outfits are required. Costs for this are variable and dependent on designs and choices of fabrics chosen by the student. Students are advised however that the amount can be fairly substantial (£200 - £500 or more). Good quality fabrics and other materials are required from London based suppliers or other high quality fabric retailers.

At level 6 a professional portfolio is expected and this incurs printing costs.

Parking - University Centre Car Parking is £2 per day. If you are in possession of a parking permit and using the parking facility, restrictions apply to who can register for a parking permit. Full restrictions can be viewed in the University Centre Travel and Transport Guidelines 2015 at www.blackpool.ac.uk/transport