Leeds College of Art & Design BTEC HNC – Millinery part
11-12-2006
Leeds College of Art & Design
BTEC HNC – Millinery (Part-time)
Entry Year
2007
Qualification
Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Course contact
Sharon Bainbridge
Location
Blenheim Walk Building
What’s it all about?
Leeds College of Art & Design is one of the few colleges in the country to offer a specialist millinery course, and are establishing a growing reputation in the area of hat design and making. You will learn professional and innovative techniques for producing a range of hats, together with design and presentational skills. At the end of the course you will be awarded the BTEC HNC Fashion & Textiles (Millinery).
See work produced on the course by clicking here.
What will the course do for me?
If you’re working in industry or want to increase your existing knowledge and skills, the Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate is a two-year course which will enable you to achieve a recognised qualification without having to embark on a full-time course of study. Your College-based studies are designed to directly complement the experience you gain in the workplace. The courses are also ideal for those working on a freelance basis to obtain professional qualifications.
What does the course include?
You will learn to produce a range of hats from basic soft flat-pattern to blocked hats and model millinery, for private business, the fashion industry, or particular applications such as theatre or television. You’ll also acquire the skills to design and present your ideas effectively on paper, using illustrative techniques.
First year
Millinery and Headdresses, Drawing Techniques and Approaches, Visual Communication, Historical and Contextual Referencing, Millinery Materials
Understanding.
Second year
Research and Development for Millinery, Design Realising a Millinery Collection,
Critical Study, Professional Practice and Development, Professional Studies.
Real life briefs
You will be encouraged to enter competitions and to exhibit your work whenever possible. In 2006 live projects included, Skills Challenge – Design a Hat for a Celebrity Wedding, Headdresses for Eventium Charity Fashion Ball at the Royal Armouries, Bridal Buyers Magazine competition for a bridal headpiece and Hats for the Knitting & Stitching Show in Harrogate.
In 2005, two students were selected by Yorkshire Tea and the National Railway Museum to design high profile hats for Ascot in York. Another student won the BBC ‘Design a Hat for Ascot’ competition. Also in 2005, a group of students were selected for the What’s Hot? exhibition at the National Hat Museum in Stockport. The exhibition promotes the latest millinery creations and specialist hat designers.
Progression & career opportunities
The course is designed to help progress your career within the clothing/fashion industry. Find out more about previous projects that students have been involved in by clicking here
Resources
All equipment needed to run a business.
Recent Awards
– International Feltmakers Awards 2006, 3rd prize
– Hat Designer of the Year 2006 Semi-finals
Entry requirements
Standard requirements:
You should be at least 18 years old, with either a National Diploma, National Certificate or AVCE in a related area, A Levels and/or a Diploma in Foundation Studies and examples of your work.
Mature entry requirements:
Applications from mature students, aged 21 and over are welcome. Your motivation and potential, plus previous achievements and experience within the clothing/fashion industry will all be taken into consideration.
How long will it take?
Two years, part-time.
Term dates & schedule
Autumn Term: 18 September – 15 December 2006
Half Term: 23-27 October
Spring Term: 8 January – 30 March 2007
Half Term: 12-16 February
Summer Term: 23 April – 22 June 2007
Year 1: Wednesday 9.30am – 4.00pm
Year 2: Wednesday 9.30am – 4.00pm
How much does the course cost?
£600 per year.
Are there any additional costs?
Materials costs are approximately £100.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is coursework-based.
How to apply
Email: info@leeds-art.ac.uk
How do I find out more?
For further information on all of our courses, contact our Student Advice Team.
Tel: 0113 202 8000
Email: info@leeds-art.ac.uk
The Student Advice Team can offer you detailed course information, advice on which course(s) may suit you and how to apply, careers advice, and information on issues such as financial assistance and accommodation. You can phone or email, and you are also welcome to drop in from Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 4.30pm, if you would like to speak to someone in person.
