Fashion is a powerful art form, it allows us to express ourselves through the clothes that we design and wear. As fashion student on this pathway you will learn the skills and nuances of different sub-sections within the industry. During your time on this course emphasis is placed on professional practice as you work in a studio full of industry standard equipment. There may be opportunities to take part in educational visits to international centres of fashion excellence such as Paris and London. The course will give you a well-rounded education to help you understand the many areas of the fashion industry and is ideal for anyone wishing to embark on a career in fashion. Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress onto a range of degree courses or go directly into employment. Work Experience Students will be encouraged to take part in 'live briefs' with professional clients, recent clients and briefs have included: • Nike • Burberry • Gill Wright - fashion illustrator • Sunday Girl - international fashion magazine Our students have progressed to a range of degree courses including Central St Martins University Arts London, University of Westminster, London College of Fashion, University of Salford, Manchester Metropolitan University, Liverpool John Moores University and Northumbria University.