Open Search Open Mobile Menu Tell us what you are searching for e.g. School Leavers... Search Search Now Fashion and Textiles Fashion & Textiles The fashion and textile industry is one of the biggest growing sectors within the UK, supporting 900,000 jobs and contributing £32 billion to the British economy. UK Fashion is at the forefront of the global stage and is one of the most influential fashion hubs worldwide. Enquire Online View Courses The energy of the UK fashion industry goes from strength to strength with UK being a design capitol of the world. Last year the fashion industry contributed £32.3 billion to UK GDP. The growth is higher than the figure for the UK economy. Fashion remains a major UK employer, with 890,000 jobs supported across the industry, making it almost as big as the financial sector. Taught by Professionals You’ll work with tutors who also work in the creative industry. Your Designs See your amazing designs come to life on stage and catwalk. Develop a Portfolio Create a design portfolio that is industry and interview ready. Work with Clients Create work for real clients through work experience opportunities. “I thoroughly enjoyed the fashion & textiles course as it covers various practical and theoretical aspects. I’m now in my 2nd year of a degree course studying Costume for Film, TV and Theatre and have recently made costumes for the BBC." Isabel Cope Former Fashion & Textiles student Key information The Fashion & Textiles course allows students to explore a wide range of disciplines that are used currently within the industry. For example, pattern cutting, garment design and production, textile creation and surface design and fashion styling and promotion. In our dedicated design atelier, you will see your work come to life from conception to catwalk ready. Working alongside other creatives within the creative hub here at Lichfield, you will create a well-rounded portfolio that is industry ready, featuring technical drawings, designs, swatches, fabric samples, finished garments, styled photo-shoots and catwalk shots. There will be further opportunities to design for outside agencies, allowing your work to be seen on stage and screen. Check out our Fashion department’s Instagram You can become a… Fashion Designer Costume Designer Retail Buyer Fashion Illustrator Merchandiser Fashion Stylist Textile Designer Personal Stylist Fashion Public Relations Fashion Writer Take the next step with a career in Fashion and Textiles Fashion & Textiles – UAL Level 3 Lichfield College View Course Have you thought about Apprenticeships You don’t just need to have left school to become an apprentice, we have apprenticeship offers for all ages and are a great way for adults to retrain for a new career. Whatever destination you’ve set your sights on, an apprenticeship will help you get there. Apprenticeship Vacancies Fashion & Textiles is taught at Lichfield College Find Out More Why SSC? At South Staffordshire College our students come first, and everything we do is aimed at helping you to realise your full potential. We are about careers not courses and our expert staff will make sure you have the skills and knowledge needed to give you that competitive edge for when you start your career within your chosen industry. As a school leaver, you will be treated as an adult, within a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll enjoy more freedom and independence, and you’ll make many new friends, all with the same passion and journey ahead as you. As an adult, we understand you may feel uneasy about returning to education, but there is no need to be. We have smaller class sizes and supportive tutors to make you feel very welcome. #CreateYourCareer with us. 0300 456 24 24 enquiries@southstaffs.ac.uk Open to The Public Animal Zone Nirvana hair and beauty Perrycroft Restaurant Rodbaston Aquaculture Rodbaston Equestrian Rodbaston Hall Wedge Art Gallery Important Information About Us Appeals Process Apply Now Alumni College Calendar Governance Leadership Team Student Activities Pay Online SSC TV Taster Days Press/Media Contacts Information for Schools Website Disclaimer Useful Links Career Information College Vacancies Comments, compliments and complaints procedure Learner Services MySSC App News Open days Staff Intranet SSC Learner Portal Student Office 365 Login Student Finance Term Dates Transport Work Experience Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Go to the South Staffordshire College Homepage Click to visit the South Staffordshire College youtube page Click to visit the South Staffordshire College instagram page Click to visit the South Staffordshire College twitter page Click to visit the South Staffordshire College facebook page Click to visit the South Staffordshire College linkedin page © 2021 South Staffordshire College - All Rights Reserved - Designed and Developed with ♥ by Elementary Digital