Fashion Industry Practice - Advanced
This Advanced Fashion Industry Practice course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the practical and business skills needed by fashion stylists, fashion PAs, design and retail entrepreneurs, fashion journalists, buyers, merchandisers and retailers.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Completion of Fashion Industry Practice
• Level 5 Certificate or equivalent, or previous relevant experience
• Interview
• Applicants may bring to the interview samples of their work to date such as visual notebooks, projects, sketch ideas or items made. This is optional and not a requirement for the interview
• and not a requirement for the interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Fashion PA
• Fashion Stylist
• Fashion PR
• Fashion Retail
• Journalism
• Merchandising
• Fashion Buyer
• Visual Merchandiser
• Event Management
• Digital Marketing
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 6 award in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508
TU Dublin City Centre, Visual Merchandising and Display*, Level 7, TU795
For more progression options view the course webpage - link below.
Also view www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
This Advanced Fashion Industry Practice course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the practical and business skills needed by fashion stylists, fashion PAs, design and retail entrepreneurs, fashion journalists, buyers, merchandisers and retailers. Trend forecasting and a solid grounding in contemporary and historical fashion equip professionals with the sensitivity to judge the ‘look of the moment’ before it happens. Technical skills in business, buying and retailing, event management and photo shoot/art direction taught on this course will make the graduate a highly skilled fashion industry employee. Learners can also develop work suitable for a portfolio application to third-level colleges.
Course Modules:
Fashion Styling
Fashion Buying and Retailing
Fashion Photography
Design Skills
Illustration Techniques and Practice
Personal and Professional Development
Communications
Fashion Styling:
Styling
Trend Forecasting
Fashion Range Planning
Fashion Portfolio Presentation
Photo-shoot Direction
Fashion Journalism
Fashion Press Releases
Fashion Buying & Retail:
Fashion Buying
Retail Display
Visual Merchandising Design
Fashion Photography:
Visual Design & Presentation
Creative Direction
Fashion Marketing
General:
Presentation Skills
Photoshop Design
Digital Design Skills for Visual Merchandising and Fashion Buying
Project Planning
Group and Team Work
6M4508 - Fashion Industry Practice.
Award: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508.
Course Features & Facilities
• Access to fully equipped IT suites
• Comprehensive library of art, fashion, culture and design books, DVD’s and magazines
• Complementary courses in SCFE – Hair Styling, Fashion & Make-up.
• On-going practical projects developing the skills and abilities necessary for an ever-changing fashion
industry
• Educational trips to exhibitions, galleries and studios
• Planning and Producing activities for the Fashion Industry
• Visiting lecturers and experts from the fashion industry
• Styling for Fashion photo-shoots
• Wifi and Moodle
Coordinator: Deirdre Fitzgerald,
Email: deirdrefitzgerald@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997