HND Fashion Design and Manufacture
- SubjectFashion & Textiles
- QualificationHigher National Diploma
- CodeHNFASHIN-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012
Duration: 2 years 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0645
Course Description
This course covers all aspects of fashion with emphasis on a creative approach. Integrated projects develop our students design, pattern drafting and manufacturing skills. Students have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the annual college fashion show and participate in the Trade House of Glasgow Craftex awards and exhibition. Students have progressed to university and design/manufacturing employment in the fashion industry.
SCQF Level
7 to 8
Subjects Include
Fashion Illustration, Couture Techniques, Fashion Forecasting, CAD Pattern Cutting and Marketing.
Why Cardonald?
Cardonald has an unrivalled pedigree in providing the fashion and textiles industries with a steady stream of well qualified and technical competent staff. Students who started their careers in the School of Fashion and Textiles at the College have recently been successful at London Fashion Awards.
To view work produced by our 2nd year HND students, please click here.
Many of our ex-students are making waves in the fashion world - read The Herald on Friday 19 September to find out more.
Entry Requirements
- NQ Fashion Design or equivalent foundation course.
- 3 Highers at C or above including Art and Design.
- Successful applicants will participate in our 10 day Fast Track Fashion & Design Manufacture course.
- Relevant industrial experience.
- Candidates will be expected to present a folio of artwork at an interview.
International students
To check if your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact our Information & Advice Centre on +44 (0) 141 272 3332.
Progression Routes
Subject to satisfactory progress, portfolio and reference to the following courses:
- 2nd/3rd year entry to BSc Textiles and Fashion Design Management at Heriot-Watt University.
- 2nd/3rd year entry to BA Fashion Design for Industry at Heriot-Watt University.
- 2nd/3rd year entry to BA Fashion Business at Glasgow Caledonian University.
- 2nd/3rd year entry to BA Fashion Design with Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University.
- 2nd year entry to BA Fashion Design at Edinburgh College of Art.
- 2nd year entry to BA Performance Costume at Edinburgh College of Art.
- 2nd year entry to BA Fashion at London College of Fashion.
Students may also articulate to a number of other Fashion/Design courses throughout UK, subject to progression and reference.
Self-employment or employment in the fashion industry.
