Course Description
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design is a course run by Griffith College Dublin (GCD), Dublin. It is a Practical course with a duration of 3 Years. BA (Hons) in Fashion Design gives a Course Qualification of Honours Bachelor Degree, awarded by QQI. For more information about BA (Hons) in Fashion Design at Griffith College Dublin (GCD), please review the details below.
The BA (Hons) in Fashion Design is a three-year Level 8 degree available full-time, immersing you in all aspects of the fashion industry and preparing you for roles that require both creative flair and technical and business knowledge. Students learn the technical, design, and business skills needed to transition from student to world-class fashion professional. The course allows you to explore a personal direction in design, from idea generation, design development, and pattern cutting, through to garment construction, contemporary production techniques, and a final showing of your work.
- Through our Fashion Design and Garment Construction modules, students develop practical skills and cultivate a personal design philosophy.
- Our syllabus includes training in the latest 3D CAD pattern and manufacturing (CAM) technology, complemented by business and professional practice knowledge.
- Students create a fashion collection, exploring their personal design direction from idea generation and design development to pattern creation and garment construction using contemporary production techniques.
- Our programme reflects changes in the fashion industry, acknowledging the shift of traditional manufacturing bases to low-cost economies. Students learn to think creatively, adapt to industry changes, and develop the skills necessary to liaise with offshore production facilities.
- Develop professional practice skills through modules in branding, marketing, business, and entrepreneurship.
- 100% continuous assessment means learners do not need to sit written exams.
- The calibre of our fashion graduate’s work has been recognised through numerous industry awards and exhibitions.
- Graduates are prepared for roles as fashion designers, buyers, trend forecasters, visual merchandisers, and other positions requiring creative design, technical, and business knowledge. Our graduates’ collections can be found at Brown Thomas Create, Havana Boutique, Marion Cuddy, Om Diva, and the Design House.
- Full access to the Student Adobe Creative Cloud – All apps plan, offering over 20 cutting-edge creative tools for desktop, mobile, and web.
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| Training Provider | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Type | Practical |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Time | Full-time |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | All applicants for this course must submit a general art and design portfolio via our online platform: https://griffithportfolio.awardsplatform.com/ after applying to the course. Applicants under 23 years old on the 1st January the year the course begins must submit a copy of their Leaving Cert results. Candidates will need to have obtained a minimum of two subjects at grade H5 and four subjects at grade O6/H7. These results must include a language (English or Irish) and either Maths or Art. Candidates with equivalent grades from FETAC colleges and those holding awards including BTEC qualifications will also be considered. Applicants over 23 years: Applicants who are 23 years of age on or before the 1st January the year the course begins are considered mature learners and will be asked to submit a copy of their ID (passport or driving license) only. Apply for this course directly on our website here https://www.griffith.ie/apply-online |
| Carear Path | Our graduates have gone on to find employment in a number of different fields including: • In House Fashion Designer • Own Label • Pattern Cutter • Costume Designer • Fashion Forecaster • Fashion Stylist • Production Supervisor - Fabric And Trims Purchaser • Fashion Buying • Fashion Journalist • Image Consultant • Fashion Show Produce • Quality Controller |
| Phone | (01) 415 0415 |
| Course Code | GC494 |
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