BTEC Higher Nationals in Fashion & Textile is a qualification designed to meet the needs of the contemporary creative industries. This dynamic and rapidly changing sector of the global economy covers a wide range of subjects, including those of art and designs. This qualification is intended to provide students with opportunities to explore the creative industries through a focused curriculum that prepares them for further degree-level studies or working in the industry. The knowledge, understanding & skills that student learns during the study of Art and Design gives him/her the experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for business, workplace, further study etc.

DURATION : 2 Years Programme.

INTAKES : January, April, July & October.

CAMPUS : NCSIC, G-13 Flagship campus.

LEVEL OF STUDY : Undergraduate

FACULTY : School of Art & Design.

COURSE CODE : HND/AD-015

CREDIT HOURS : 240

TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME : 1200 Hours

TOTAL GUIDED LEARNING (GLH) : 960 Hours

DURATION : 2 years

MODE OF STUDY : Full Time

ASSIGNMENT & PORTFOLIO BASED (NO EXAMS)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS : Local Qualifications: Intermediate/FSc (HSSC) [Pass] International Qualifications: 8 O’Levels, 3 A’Levels (Min. C)

Years of Education : 12

English Proficiency Test : A student must have a pass in English paper to be considered for admission or NCSIC can conduct the test internally.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Programme: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art & Design (Fashion & Textiles)
Unit List

PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 4 – HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ART & DESIGN

Unit

Number

Unit

Credit

Level

Core Unit

Mandatory

Professional Development

1

15

4

Core Unit

Mandatory

Contextual Studies

2

15

4

Core Unit

Mandatory

Individual Project (Pearson-Set)

3

15

4

Core Unit

Mandatory

Techniques & Processes

4

15

4

Specialist Unit

Mandatory

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

7

15

4

Specialist Unit

Mandatory

Fashion & Textiles Practices

9

15

4

Optional Unit

Pattern Cutting & Garment Making

8

15

4

Optional Unit

Print Making

22

15

4

Pearson BTEC Level 5 – Higher National Diploma in Art & Design

Unit

Number

Unit

Credit

Level

Core Unit

Mandatory

Professional Practice

32

15

5

Core Unit

Mandatory

Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-Set)

33

30

5

Specialist unit

Mandatory

Advanced Fashion Studies

36

30

5

Optional unit

Branding & Identity

47

15

5

Optional unit

User-testing for Design

59

15

5

Optional unit

Trend Forecasting

62

15

5

For further information, please send an email to hoip@ncsinternationalcollege.com