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BTEC Level 3 Fashion Design, Promotion & Marketing (Triple)

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This course aims to provide a firm foundation in core fashion & design practice and to encourage personal development and expression. Professional practice in garment construction, fashion illustration, fashion design, fashion photography, wearable art, fashion promotion, advertising and branding. You will develop a personal and exciting approach as you progress.

EXAMINATION BOARD:

Pearson

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Vocational level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five grade 9-4 passes (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Ideally you will have a grade 4 in any GCSE art or textiles subject. If not then you’ll need creative flair, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Why study BTEC Level 3 Fashion Design, Promotion & Marketing (Triple) at Blackpool Sixth?

The course covers many elements of professional practice needed to be successful within the design industry including garment construction, fashion illustration, surface pattern design, fashion design, fashion photography, fashion promotion, visual merchandising, advertising, and branding. Projects include client-led briefs and working within the local community. The course helps learners to find out what they enjoy, and what they are good at and allows them to develop a set of valuable skills for future study and work.

How will I be taught?

Independently

  • As a whole class
  • Small groups
  • In pairs
  • 1:1 discussions
  • Past example projects
  • Sharing of ideas with peer

Year one learners tackle given project briefs covering core skills within areas of garment construction and fashion communication.

Year two learners tackle more challenging and specific creative assignments specialising in their selected area.

Teacher expertise

Each side of the course is taught by specialists in that area. The staff all have design backgrounds and develop their work as freelancers in their own time.

What skills will I develop?

  • How to inform your ideas by interpreting briefs and investigating and analysing information
  • How to practice problem solving by generating ideas, creating concepts and reviewing, comparing and refining your work
  • How to build your technical skills over a wide range of disciplines as you explore your ideas
  • Know about the roles available in Fashion design, promotion and marketing and their associated practice including health and safety and project management
  • How to communicate messages to different audiences using visual language and demonstrate understanding of the purpose and function of your outcomes
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How will I be assessed?

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Assessment

    The course is made up of 9 units in year one and a further 4 larger units in year two. In this qualification learners engage with study through project work. Development is progressive taking learners through workshops, and practical assignments at the beginning. All assignments are pass or fail only up until the end of year one, where an interim grade assesses progress and year two in the unit, Project Proposal and Realisation in which each learner specialises. Here the learner is at the pinnacle of their learning when they are awarded their overall grade, Pass, Merit or Distinction.

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    What will you study and other information about BTEC Level 3 Fashion Design, Promotion & Marketing (Triple)

    Where does it lead?

    Students progress on to a wide variety of fashion and design-related studies and careers including fashion design, fashion promotion, fashion marketing and advertising, fashion management, fashion buying, retail, visual merchandising, graphic design, fashion branding, costume design, fashion journalism, stylist, fashion fabric design, fashion accessory design, window dresser, interior design and textiles design and fashion photography.

    Our Alumni

    Elliott Gray-Medd, class of 23

    HIGH SCHOOL: Cardinal Allen Catholic High School

    Elliott studied level 2 and 3 BTEC Health and Social Care, GCSE English and GCSE Maths at Blackpool Sixth. He is now working as a teaching assistant at Red Marsh School. He said “The staff are amazing and so supportive. I wouldn’t be where I am without them!”

    Yulan ChanDelaney, class of 23

    FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Montgomery Academy

    Congratulations to Yulan ChanDelaney for achieving excellent grades in her A Levels! Yulan has excelled with A grades in Biology and her Extended Project and B grades in Chemistry and Religion, Ethics and Philosophy. We are delighted to announce that Yulan will be attending the University of Leeds in the coming academic year to study medicine. Best of luck with your future studies, Yulan!

    Adam Walker, class of 23

    FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

    Adam has achieved an impressive Double Distinction star in BTEC Music and a Merit in BTEC Business at Blackpool Sixth. We are thrilled to announce that Adam will be pursuing Creative Musicianship at ICMP, and we cannot wait to see where his passion for music takes him!

    Luke Moore, class of 23

    FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Lytham St Annes Technology & Performing Arts College

    Luke is an incredibly talented student who excelled in BTEC Performing Arts – Musical Theatre, achieving an impressive Triple Distinction Star grade. Luke has decided to take a gap year to audition for colleges but dreams to attend a top London-based college, and eventually make it to the West End. We have no doubt that Luke will achieve great success in his future!

    Thirisha Varatharajan, class of 23

    FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Baines School

    Thirisha Varatharajan has excelled in her biology A Level with a grade of B, as well as chemistry and mathematics A Levels, both with a grade of A. We are proud to announce that Thirisha will be attending the University of Liverpool in the upcoming academic year. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours and can’t wait to see what she will achieve next!

    Maddie robinson, class of 23

    FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Carr Hill

    Maddie Robinson has received a Double Distinction Star and a Distinction in Health & Social Care (Triple). We are thrilled to hear that Maddie plans to progress into employment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, and we are confident that she will excel in this role. Maddie’s hard work and dedication have clearly paid off, and we wish her all the best with her future. Well done, Maddie!

    David Speight, class of 23

    FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Highfield Leadership Academy

    David Speight gained an A grade in A Level Photography and a Double Distinction Star in BTEC Film and Television. We are proud to announce that he will be moving onto a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship at Ascent Trampoline Park.

    Sarah Grogan, class of 23

    FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Montgomery Academy

    Sarah has recently received A* grades in maths and physics, as well as an A in economics. We are thrilled to announce that Sarah will be attending Cambridge University to pursue her studies in economics.

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