Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Pattern Cutting
The Post Graduate Diploma in Creative Pattern Cutting provides a
basis for new and practicing pattern-cutters to advance their
subject specialist knowledge and experience. In response to the
apparel industries demand, this programme will provide both
technical and creative learning to an advanced level, for
individuals wishing to build on their existing knowledge.
You will explore techniques and investigate skills in order to
challenge shape, cut and silhouette leading to a complete
collection of ideas.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Pattern-cutting will give
you the opportunity to develop new and exciting concepts building
on your understanding of the area, whether you are working within
an established concern or freelancing as an independent
pattern-cutter.
The fashion industry is a highly competitive area with designers
constantly searching for the ultimate cut or drape making their
creations highly sought after and coveted by all who see them. This
innovative programme of study will advance your technical skills
and help prepare you for a place within this industry.
Course Content and Structure
Semester 1
- Extended Pattern-cutting techniques / Fabric Technology /
Production Methods
Semester 2
- Advanced Garment Development / Final major Project
All modules will be delivered by experienced subject specific
practitioners, who have a professional understanding and awareness
of current industrial practice.
Seminars, practical projects, critiques and independent research
ensure that all development solutions are innovative and forward
thinking.
Assessment
Written feedback will be given at the end of each brief, with
formal assessment being given at the end of the year, culminating
with a coherent and achievable Final Major Collection.
Entry Requirements
- BA Honours degree within the field of Fashion (2:2 or above),
or
- HND and professional experience.
For more information and to apply, please contact arts.enquiries@don.ac.uk for
details on how to apply.
Progression Routes
Potential careers
| Potential jobs |
Expected salary |
| Creative Manual Pattern Cutter |
£25-35,000 |
| Pattern Technologist |
£40-50,000 |
| Sample Machinist |
£22-28,000 |
| Garment Technologist |
£20-50,000 |
| Production Pattern Cutter |
£25-35,000 |
Within the world of fashion there is an on-going need to recruit
potential employees that have a strong understanding and definite
ability to undertake and produce within given time constraints
correct and accurate patterns and garments.
On completion of the course, you will have the necessary skills
to undertake job opportunities within the fashion industry both
here in the United Kingdom and on a global scale.
External Links
Students have the opportunity to be part of an exchange
programme with institutions abroad.
Student Comments
"I am getting so much out of the Postgraduate Diploma I
am continually developing my skills and being inspired to learn
more and more about the processes and methods involved with making
garments within industry. The course is challenging, and covers so
much – the tutors are really helpful and positive." LB,
Postgraduate Student
"As a former student I can relate to the student's
needs. Having worked and trained on Savile Row for many years you
settle for nothing less than perfection. Learning these disciplines
and exacting standards will give students the sort after skills
that have been the very essence of the world's most influential
designers both past and present."Karl Matthews,
Tutor
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