Fashion Media & Promotion (Fashion Design)

Level 5

Certification

QQI Fashion Design Level 5, Code  5M3865

Overview

Fashion is an evolutionary and multi-faceted industry that takes innovations in technology and culture as inspiration. This course will look at and explore many of the facets of the industry and provide a strong platform from which to further your studies. Through designing creative marketing campaigns and fashion blogs you will provoke questions about fashion & marketing, through to discussions around retail and how in-store experiences and online shopping are changing the fashion world. The aspects of fashion studied throughout the course are recognised and used worldwide and are very universal allowing you to travel abroad or work from home. The course will suit young students interested in fashion blogging and illustrating and also the seasoned student wishing to change career and go into the visual marketing and digital software elements of the industry.

Entry Requirements

• In general, applicants should hold a Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4 qualification. For mature applicants, appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

• All applicants will be required to attend an interview

• An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out and attended for interview.

Duration

One Year

Work Placement/Experience

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements. Students will research and secure work experience in a range of fashion retail outlets such as high street stores, independent retailers, online fashion brands, wholesalers, in areas such as visual merchandising, stock control and management, promotions, sales and advertising, event planning and fashion styling.