Fashion Design - Portfolio Preparation (Design) (Level 5)
DESIGN 5M2208 NFQ LEVEL 5
PLSS Code 370114 | Course Fees: Free | Registration Charge: €50
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This intensive portfolio course provides the learner with a strong grounding in drawing and design skills for entry into third-level institutions. Learners are introduced to the textiles and fashion disciplines of combined materials, embroidery and garment construction. This course also gives learner over the age of 18 the opportunity to be selected for an Erasmus+ European mobility project (subject to funding), which enables them to spend three weeks on work placement in Italy.
Entry Requirements
In general you need to have a minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Applications are welcome from students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4 qualifications. Exceptions can be made where special circumstances apply on a case by case basis. The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as meeting the entry requirement for most courses. We will also accept samples of the applicant’s work in the entry requirements.
What Will I Study?
- Design Skills
- Drawing
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Combined Materials
- Embroidery
- Photographic Techniques
- Work Experience
- Garment Construction
- Fashion Industry & Design Studies
What Qualifications Will I Get When I Finish The Course?
QQI Fashion Design 5M2208 NFQ Level 5
Career Opportunities and Progression
There are approximately forty Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Technological Universities and private colleges offering places on a range of courses to QQI full award certificate holders. QQI’s information page Going to higher education using my QQI Award provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.
Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit visit cao.ie.
Full awards can also be used for graduates' progression to Further Education level 6 courses - visit cao.ie for further information. Full awards can also be used for entry to UK, European and International universities, on a case-by-case basis. Full information can be found here.
Past graduates have secured places in a range of art colleges, such as NCAD, TUD, IADT, Griffith College, and a variety of other colleges throughout the country. Graduates have also secured places at third-level institutions in the UK (UCAS). Many graduates from this course go on to secure positions in window dressing, fashion retail, and the Design Centre, Powerscourt.
Erasmus+
This course will allow selected students to take advantage of a work experience programme abroad in another European country. The opportunity to work/study abroad will enhance your college experience and boost your career opportunities. You will receive Erasmus+ funding which will enable you to participate on the work experience programme.
Duration
1 Year
Course Code
2211
Student Portfolios
View Some of our Student Portfolios
Collar and Cuff Project by Evan Howell (PDF: 1.5mb)
Millinery Project by Evan Howell (PDF: 2.2mb)
Collar and Cuff Project by Anna Kavanagh (PDF: 13mb)
Collar and Cuff Project by Sara O'Sullivan (PDF: 5mb)
Sustainable Millinery Project by Anna Kavanagh (PDF: 8mb)
Sustainable Millinery Project by Sara O'Sullivan (PDF: 30mb)
Sustainable Millinery Project by Josh Fagan (PDF: 8mb)
Have you a flair and passion for fashion!
— Coláiste Íde CFE (@ColaisteIdeCFE) June 21, 2023
Apply online now for our free Fashion Portfolio Preparation course starting this September.
Our fashion graduates Sara O'Sullivan and Owen McCormack are progressing to study Fashion Design in NCAD and Griffith College. pic.twitter.com/WIQMir1DZK
An amazing range of Different Scenarios here in Coláiste Íde!
— Coláiste Íde CFE (@ColaisteIdeCFE) June 16, 2023
Sarah has just completed her 1 year Fashion Portfolio Course travelling on the Erasmus Training Programme in Italy and working with a sustainable fashion company. We wish her well in her next career steps. pic.twitter.com/Qns2anqnQR
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