Introduction to Pattern Cutting

33626W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 05/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:30 - 11:30 THU

Is this course for me?

Suitable for beginners wanting to learn pattern cutting skills. This course could be linked to In-Stitches Creative Sewing so you may continue the manufacture of your garment utilising your produced pattern.

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What will I study?

You will develop a range of pattern cutting techniques focussing on skirt adaptations for the first 8 week block.

How long is the course?

8 Weeks

How will I be assessed?

Continual informal project-based assessment with one-to-one support from your tutor.

What qualifications do I need?

No formal entry requirements.

What can I progress onto?

Students can progress onto In-Stitches Creative Sewing and other suitable fashion related courses in the department.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds	19+ year olds	Free for eligible learners?	Is Loan Available?

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Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designers Visual Merchandisers and Related Occupations

Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designers

Clothing, fashion and accessories designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for new clothing and related fashion accessories.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

6.2%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£14,861

Entry

£29,108

Median

£52,862

Potential

Typical Tasks

Observes and manages intellectual property issues.
Oversees production of sample and/or finished product or produces one-off products for fashion shows.
Specifies materials, production method and finish for aesthetic or functional effect.
Submits design to management, sales department or client for approval, communicates design rationale and makes any necessary alterations.
Prepares sketches, designs, patterns or prototypes for textiles, clothing, footwear, jewellery, fashion accessories.
Undertakes research to determine market trends, production requirements, availability of resources and formulates design concepts.
Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, technical specification and potential uses/users of clothing or related fashion accessory.

Knowledge

Design Mathematics Engineering and Technology Clerical Computers and Electronics English Language Mechanical Administration and Management Sales and Marketing Production and Processing Customer and Personal Service

Skills

Active Learning Monitoring Critical Thinking Mathematics Learning Strategies Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Writing

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Visual Merchandisers and Related Occupations

Visual merchandisers develop, deliver and communicate visual concepts and strategies to promote brands, products and services in-store, in catalogues or online, and create displays of merchandise.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

2.62%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£11,895

Entry

£24,547

Median

£47,716

Potential

Typical Tasks

Provides feedback about displays to managers and designers.
Prepares an area for new display, constructs or assembles displays from a variety of materials, and dismantles existing displays and returns merchandise to relevant departments.
Implements plans from display designers or display managers or develops ideas and plans for merchandise display or window dressing.
Consults with advertising and sales staff and advises retailers on the optimal display of a product and of any promotions.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Sales and Marketing English Language Design

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Listening Speaking Monitoring Learning Strategies

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