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Fun Run Fundraising
A huge well done to all the students and staff who ran the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10K last Sunday.
Olympic Spirit at Blackpool Sixth Form
The college will host its first community sports day with over 150 young people taking part, including pupils from at least...
Art students break “Out of the Frame” for exhibition in Thornton
Blackpool Sixth Form art and design students will be breaking out of the Frame for their exhibition at the Kiln House Gallery...
England Rugby coach speaks to Blackpool Sixth Form sport students
Brian Ashton, the head coach of the England rugby team that reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, delivered a...
Rugby Academy Boss prepares for Paralympic role
Paul Moran who heads up the Blackpool Sixth Form Rugby Academy has had a early insight into the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic...Announcements
Battle of the Bands
29th May 7.00pm
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Showcase
31st May 7.30pm
Pre-Sixth Form Conference
2nd July 8.45am - 4.00pm
Extended Diploma in Fashion & Clothing
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The course covers many elements of professional practice from the fashion industry. After tuition in a number of basic techniques students are encouraged to develop their knowledge in a highly personalised way. Students immerse themselves in activities relating to fashion industry job roles such as clothes design, fashion photography and graphic design. Experienced specialists and practising artists deliver the course in our spacious, purpose built open plan studios. Industry standard equipment ranges from Apple Mac computers and design software to quality sewing machines and over-lockers.
Specific requirements
At least a C in any Art or Design subject at GCSE or a pass at BTEC First Diploma in any Art or Design subject is accepted for entry. You do necessarily need experience in garment construction as this will be taught as part of the course but must have a keen interest in the subject. Students not having a formal art qualification will be required to bring a portfolio of their work to interview/enrolment.
Assessment
100% coursework
Where does it lead
Students can progress to a wide variety of fashion and design related study and careers including fashion design, retail management, fashion buying, fashion promotion, fashion illustration and fashion journalism.
Exam board: Edexcel
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