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LC111
Limerick School of Art & Design
Code: LC111
Programme Level: 6
CAO Points 2016: 550*
Duration: 2 years
Class Contact Hours: 23 hrs per week (Year 1)
As the programme progresses, the course of study
becomes increasingly self-directed.
Location: Clare Street Campus, Limerick
Fashion and Textiles for
Product and Costume
Higher Certificate in Design
What is the programme about?
This is a unique Level 6 programme in Ireland that provides an exciting opportunity for individuals who wish
to immerse themselves in the world of fashion and textile design. This Level 6 Higher Certificate in Fashion
and Textiles for Product and Costume runs in parallel to the Level 8 programme and offers graduates of this 2
year programme the option to progress to Year 3 and 4 of the honours degree.
This 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.
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.
Graduates can also progress to Year 3 of the Level 8 honours degree in Fashion and Textiles for Product and
Costume at Limerick School of Art & Design.
*Points are a combination of Leaving
Certificate results and Portfolio Assessment
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5
O6/H7 grades in 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact: Mr. Mairead Neill,
Programme Leader
Tel: 061 293870
Email: mairead.neill@lit.ie
Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC111
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019
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