HND Fashion Textiles

  • SubjectFashion & Textiles
  • QualificationHigher National Diploma
  • CodeHNDTEXTL-F121A
  • Study methodsApplyFull-time
    Start term: August 2012
    Duration: 2 years
  • Enquire about this courseCourse contactAdministrator
    0141 272 0645

Course Description

Design-led course that embraces many aspects of surface based decoration, fabric construction and garment design related to both fashion and interior design. All course work is project based and students experiment with a variety of materials and techniques including machine embroidery, fabric dying and print. Students have the opportunity to exhibit work at the annual college fashion show and participate in the Trades House of Glasgow Craftex Award. Live industry projects are integrated within the course.

Students have progressed to university and design/manufacturing employment in the fashion industry.

Progression from HNC to HND is not guaranteed and is dependent on suitable progression through course work as well as satisfactory attendance, timekeeping and commitment.

SCQF Level

7 to 8

Subjects Include

Design development, surface decoration, garment design and printed textiles.

Why Cardonald?

Cardonald has an unrivalled pedigree in providing the fashion and textiles industries with a steady stream of well qualified and technically competent staff. Students who started their careers in the School of Fashion and Textiles at the College have recently been successful at London Fashion Week and in the Scottish Fashion Awards.Students have also been short listed for the Glasgow Design Medal run by the Lighthouse Glasgow where student work is exhibited.

Former students include, designer Scott Ramsey Kyle and Louise Gray.

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

  • 2 Highers including Art & Design.
  • NQ Fashion Design or equivalent.
  • Candidates will be expected to present a folio of artwork at an interview.
  • Applications are welcome from those without formal qualifications, but with relevant life/work experience.
  • Interview to determine academic and/or industrial experience.

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:

  • 3rd year entry to BSc Textiles & Fashion Design Management at Heriot-Watt University.
  • 2nd/3rd year entry to BA Design Textiles at Glasgow School of Art.
  • 2nd/3rd year entry to BA Textiles at Heriot-Watt University.
  • 2nd/3rd year entry to BA Textiles at Manchester Metropolitan University.
  • 2nd year entry to BA Design and Applied Arts Textiles at Edinburgh College of Art.
  • 2nd year entry to BA Performance Costume at Edinburgh College of Art.
  • 2nd year entry to BA Contemporary Applied Arts at Cumbria Institute of the Arts.
  • 2nd year entry to BA Fashion Design Technology: Surface Textiles at London College of Fashion.
  • 2nd year entry to BA Textile Design for Fashion & Interiors at Bath Spa University.
  • 2nd year entry to BA Multi Media Textiles at Loughborough University.
  • 2nd year entry to BA Textile Design at Chelsea School of Art.
  • Employment in the fashion industry.


Subject to portfolio and reference guaranteed entry:

  • 3rd year entry to BA Textile Crafts at University of Huddersfield.

Students may also articulate to a number of other fashion/textile design courses throughout UK subject to folio and reference.

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