Design & Craft
Design & Craft
Subjects we cover in the design and craft industries
Click on any of the following links for a list of qualifications in each of the specific subject areas.
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Creative Techniques
The Creative Techniques qualifications are aimed at a range of audiences from junior assistants to sole traders. The Creative Techniques offers qualifications at Award, Certificate and Diploma levels.
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Fashion
This certificate offers several specialisms including Pattern cutting, Fashion Illustration, Theatre Costume, Fashion and Lingerie. These skills can lead to a variety of work opportunities such as theatre work, garment production, setting up in business.
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Furnishings
This certificate offers several subject specialisms including Curtain Making and Upholstery. These skills can lead to a variety of work opportunities such as working in a company, teaching or additional expertise for interior design consultancy.
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Millinery
Learners who are interested in making hats can develop their skills in designing and making unique items of headwear. These skills can lead to work opportunities such as self-employment, retail and teaching.
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Stitched Textiles
This certificate offers several subject specialisms including Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, and Goldwork. These skills can lead to a variety of work opportunities such as working on commission or teaching.
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Constructed Textiles
This certificate offers several subject specialisms including Machine Knitting and Weaving. These skills can lead to a variety of work opportunities such as working on commission, retail or teaching.
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3D Studies
This certificate offers specialisms in a wide range of materials including Glass, Wood, Ceramics and Jewellery. These skills can lead to a variety of opportunities such as working on commission, working in a studio, setting up in business or teaching.
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Floral Display
This certificate offers several subject specialisms including Floral Styling, Floristry, Garden design and Balloon display. These skills can lead to a variety of work opportunities such as self-employment, retail, and display work.
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Visual Techniques (was Media Techniques)
This certificate offers several subject specialisms ranging from creative computing to watercolours. These skills can lead to a variety of work opportunities such as self-employment, retail, graphic design and display work.
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Conservation and Restoration
This certificate covers special areas relating to conserving heirloom items, e.g. carved wooden artefacts. These skills can lead to a variety of work opportunities such as working with organisations concerned with heritage or specialist repair companies.
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Sugarcraft
Learners who are interested in decorating cakes can develop their skills in designing and making items using sugarcraft. These skills can lead to a variety of work opportunities such as self-employment, retail and teaching.