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Limerick School of Art & Design
LC114
Code: LC114
Programme Level: 8
CAO Points 2016: 655*
Duration: 4 years
Class Contact Hours: 23 hrs per week (Year 1)
As the programme progresses, the course of study
becomes increasingly self-directed.
Location: Merriman Building,
Clare St Campus, Limerick
*Points are a combination of Leaving
Certificate results and Portfolio Assessment
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 2 H5
& 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving
Certificate subjects, including English or
Irish.
Mathematics is not a subject requirement
for this programme.
A Portfolio is also required. Applicants
will be accepted to Year 1 of the
programme based on a combination of
Leaving Certificate/QQI FET/FETAC
results and Portfolio Assessment. The
Portfolio will be scored out of 600 with a
minimum score of 240 required to pass.
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants & Mature
Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry
Requirements’ for further information.
Second Year entry level: Applicants who
wish to transfer into second year of this
programme will require a Level 6
qualification with 3 distinctions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact: Ms. Mairead Neill,
Programme Leader
Tel: 061 293870
Email: mairead.neill@lit.ie
Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC114
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Fashion and Textiles for
Product and Costume
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Design
What is the programme about?
This is a unique Level 8 programme in Ireland that provides an exciting opportunity for individuals who wish
to immerse themselves in the world of fashion and textile design. This BA is a four year programme comprised
of Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Design. There is also an approved Level 6 Higher Certificate in Design in Fashion and
Textiles for Product and Costume running in parallel to the Level 8 programme which offers Level 6 students
the option to progress to Year 3 and 4.
The programme offers students the opportunity of training in areas specific to fashion and textiles design for
product and costume design where there is a specific intention to focus on developing design flexibility,
exploring how the skills and experience gained in the areas of the broad remit of Fashion and Textiles for
Product and Costume can be utilised in a variety of specialisations and activities. This programme also offers
students the exciting prospect to work on live, collaborative projects and a work placement within industry.
Modules
Year 1: Students will be introduced to the working methodologies and vocabulary related to the use and
application of Fashion and Textile for Product and Costume design. Projects are focused on exploring the
importance of obtaining primary research and determining the appropriate process of design development.
Training will also be provided on digital drawing platforms such as illustrator and photoshop. The first year
aims to provide students with the necessary skills and contextual knowledge to build a strong foundation in
Fashion & Textiles for Product and Costume.
Year 2: Focuses on further developing the student’s personal process of research and design development
in response to specific briefs whilst acquiring new skills in fashion knitwear (domestic and industrial Shima
Seiki knit technology), creative pattern cutting, iIlustrator and Photoshop. Students will begin to identify
their particular pathway.
Year 3: Students will further develop their own unique process of research and design development relevant
to their particular area of practice, preparing portfolios for work placement during the second semester of
this year. (Erasmus funding is available) Students are expected to expand and enhance their skillset in areas
that are pertinent to them and their individual pathway development and design exploration in the areas
pertinent to fashion and textiles for product or costume design.
Year 4: Students will research and design a body of work in response to a self-initiated and self-directed
brief. Students will be expected to produce their own personal and innovative collection of work using
appropriate and relevant process to professional and industrial standards. Students are also expected to
support and contribute to the development of the final year show, indicating whether they wish to have a
static exhibition or partake in the annual fashion show production.
What can I do after the programme?
Graduate employment opportunities include: Designer, (fashion, knitwear, textile or product) trend forecasting,
manufacturing and production technician, stylist, trend forecasting, fashion/knitwear buying and
merchandising, design journalism.
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