West London College 2016

Arts Foundation

Programmes 2016

London’s arts foundation college in the heart of W1

An ideal locationThe college is located in the heart of fashionable Marylebone Village in the heart of London’s West End, just a short walk from the Wallace Collection gallery and the big name fashion designers in Regent Street and New Bond Street.

Students have easy access to art and design of the very highest quality, and visits to galleries and exhibitions play a significant part in the learning process.

The advantages of studying in Central London are considerable. For many, it will be the experience of a lifetime.

Practical trainingProgrammes are very practical in nature with the main emphasis being on creative work.

The Diplomas are taught entirely in studios rather than conventional classrooms as students are supported in small groups through their creative journey. All students have a space in the studios in which to exhibit their work as they gradually develop their sketchbooks and portfolios under the expert guidance of lecturers who have considerable experience of the sector and of teaching arts and fashion at London universities.

Senior academic staff also assist students with their choice of specialist areas and their university application.

Student welfare Our welfare team work hard to ensure that students are comfortably accommodated and well looked after.

For many students from outside London this will be their first time living away from home. The expertise of our team is second to none in providing them with the help and guidance they need.

Even before our students start their journey to London our Student Services team are working on their behalf, reserving their accommodation and arranging airport collection if required.

Then, once the course is under way, the team remains available to help the new students overcome any difficulties they may face in the first few weeks.

All in all it is our aim to make our students feel at home, and to provide the administrative and pastoral support that will allow them to concentrate on their studies, to obtain an excellent education and a globally recognised qualification.

MARYLEBONE.W1London is famous for its fashion designers and artists. Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Damien Hirst, Tracy Emin, Jonathan Saunders and Matthew Williamson all studied and began their careers here, and many leading artists and designers choose to exhibit their work in the city. For a career in the creative arts, London is the perfect place to begin.

Accommodation For those students new to London we can offer a range of accommodation options.

This includes comfortable, reasonably priced student residence accommodation within easy travelling distance to the college. The residences are located in some of the most desirable areas of London: Notting Hill, Bayswater, Swiss Cottage, Queensway etc. and provide comfortable half-board accommodation at competitive rates.

Assistance with finding other accommodation options, such as homestays and private apartments, is also available.

Access to top UK university degreesThe qualifications awarded on successful completion of our Foundation Diplomas are widely accepted by universities for entry to a range of degrees and every year our students gain places at leading universities.

In 2014/15 98% of those students who completed their Foundation Diploma course at WLC successfully passed and received their qualification.

76% of those students went on to gain admission to a UK university to study for an undergraduate degree. The remainder either went directly into work (7%) or decided to take a Gap Year.

Example pathways - Fashion DesignAs an example of the wide range of options available to our students, the following is a list of degree programmes to which WLC Fashion Design Foundation Diploma students have eligibility to apply.

This list is not the complete list of institutions that West London College students have gone on to in the past. It is merely a list of the most popular choices.

West London College has a formal progression partnership agreement with UAL which includes six Universities (Central St Martins, London College of Fashion, Chelsea College of Arts, Wimbledon College of Arts and London College of Communication). As a result of this partnership agreement, any student from WLC (that fits the course criteria and eligibility) is guaranteed an interview/portfolio review. In addition, the College has especially good relations with Heriot Watt, Kingston and UCA Rochester.

In 2015 students from our Fashion Design Foundation also progressed to study a wide range of Fashion and Textiles courses at Leeds University, Birmingham City, Manchester University, London College of Fashion, Kingston, Ravensbourne, Regents University, Istituto Marangoni, UCA Rochester, Winchester School of Art and in Europe, at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and Lennings Textilinstitut, Sweden.

DEGREE CHOICE

London ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA hons Fashion

Design Technology Womenswear/Menswear ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA hons Fashion Contour ⁄⁄ Central St Martins: BA hons Fashion ⁄⁄ Kingston University: BA hons Fashion ⁄⁄ Westminster University: BA hons Fashion Design ⁄⁄ Ravensbourne: BA hons Fashion ⁄⁄ Ravensbourne: BA hons Fashion Promotion ⁄⁄ Ravensbourne: BA hons Fashion Accessory

Design & Prototyping ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA hons Fashion ⁄⁄ Central St Martins: BA hons Textiles Design ⁄⁄ Chelsea College of Arts: BA hons Textiles Design ⁄⁄ London College of Communication: BA Surface Design ⁄⁄ London Metropolitan University: Fda Fashion with Textiles ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA hons

Costume for Performance ⁄⁄ Wimbledon College of Arts: BA hons Theatre & Screen

Costume Design ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA hons Fashion Jewelry ⁄⁄ London Met: BA Jewelry and Silversmithing ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA hons Fashion

Photography ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: Fda Fashion, Styling

and Photography ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA hons Hair and

Makeup for Fashion ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA hons Cordwainers

Footwear Product Design and Innovation ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA Hons Fashion Illustration ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA Hons Fashion Pattern

Cutting ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA Hons Bespoke Tailoring ⁄⁄ University of East London: BA Hons in Fashion Futures ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA Hons

Creative Direction for Fashion ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA Hons Fashion

Management ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA Hons Fashion Marketing ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA Hons Fashion Visual ⁄⁄ London College of Fashion: BA Hons

Merchandising and Branding ⁄⁄ Ravensbourne: BA Hons Fashion Buying

and Brand Management

Outside London ⁄⁄ UCA Rochester: BA Hons Fashion Atelier, BA Hons

Fashion Design, BA Hons Fashion Management and Marketing, BA Hons Fashion Promotion

⁄⁄ UCA Epsom: BA Hons Fashion Design, BA Hons Fashion journalism, BA Hons Fashion Management & Marketing, BA Hons Fashion Promotion and Imaging

⁄⁄ Heriot Watt University: BA Hons Fashion, BA Hons Design for textiles, BSc Hons Fashion Technology, BA Hons Fashion Marketing & Retailing, BA Hons Fashion Communication, BA Hons Fashion Interior Design

West London College has a formal progression partnership agreement with UAL (Central St Martins, London College of Fashion, Chelsea College of Arts, Wimbledon College of Arts and London College of Communication).Under this agreement all WLC students are guaranteed an admissions interview and portfolio review with UAL.

Foundation Diploma

Fashion Design

1 yearA pathway into top fashion-related bachelor’s degree programmes

Course overviewThis structured foundation programme provides essential preparation for entry to degree courses in fashion and textiles. You will carry out a wide variety of fashion design activities in the studio and on study visits. During the course you will identify your strengths and interests and ultimately choose your specialist pathway.

All universities require applicants to fashion degree programmes to submit a portfolio of their work, and it is on this portfolio that their application will mainly be judged. On this foundation programme you will put together a portfolio of your best work under the guidance of experienced tutors.

You will have a dedicated studio space, access to IT, a virtual learning environment and a library. Our Central London location will give you easy access to some of the finest museums, art galleries and fashion houses, from which to draw your inspiration. The culmination of the course is a fashion show where you will be able to show your designs on the catwalk.

University and career opportunities The Foundation Diploma is recognised by universities throughout the UK, notably by the University of the Arts London’s own institutions such as the London College of Fashion (LCF) and Central St.Martins. See the Fashion section of our website for full lists. It will also enable students to pursue careers in Fashion Design, Fashion Contour Textile Design, Fashion Promotion & Imaging, Fashion Styling & Photography, Fashion Business and Textile Design.

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 1 academic year

Entry requirement ⁄⁄ 5 GCSEs, IB or High School Certificate

Course starts ⁄⁄ 13 January 2016 ⁄⁄ 29 September 2016

Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Diploma in Fashion Design

⁄⁄ University of the Arts London Awarding Body (Level 3/4) Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

Course fee ⁄⁄ £9,000 (UK & EU - funding available) ⁄⁄ £11,500 (International students)

Awarding bodies ⁄⁄ West London College ⁄⁄ University of the Arts London

Government FundingUnder a special scheme for Art & Design courses UK and EU students are eligible for government funding and student loans for this programme. Please see our website details.

Syllabus: ⁄⁄ Stage 1: Research - The first phase will introduce you to research and design. You will experiment with mixed media and explore new techniques, developing your ideas both 2 dimensionally and 3 dimensionally. This is a structured programme of drawing and visual studies which will help you identify your skills, strengths and interests. You will create fashion illustrations and portfolio sheets. You will pick up practical skills in hand stitching, machine sewing and experiment with the manipulation of fabric on the stand. You will acquire contextual awareness through class visits to the Tate Modern, Tate Britain, V&A, Fashion & Textiles Museum, Wallace Collection, Barbican and the Saatchi Gallery. A broad range of art and design activities including lectures, discussions, workshops, demonstrations and educational activities will take place. You will learn how to evaluate your creative work and reflect on your progress.

⁄⁄ Stage 2: Pathway - You will develop skills through building a portfolio of work. You will chose from one of the following pathways to study at degree level: Fashion Design Technology, Pattern Cutting, Womenswear, Menswear, Fashion Atelier, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Styling & Photography, Fashion Global Business Management, Fashion Marketing & Retailing, Fashion Promotion & Imaging, Fashion Futures, Fashion Contour, Fashion Journalism and in Textile Design, Knitwear, Jewellery, Embroidery, Weaving, Costume Design, Print and Surface Design.

⁄⁄ Stage 3: Project - In the final stage you will use the creative skills you have learned in the first two stages to carry out a major fashion or design project based on your chosen theme. The course concludes with a fashion show and exhibition.

“ I couldn’t imagine working anywhere but London. The rawness, energy & dynamism are unique. We take more fashion risks and we’re more irreverent. British people are not afraid to be different.”

Jane Shepherdson Former Managing Director of TopShop

“ The standard of teaching & support here was exceptional. It has helped me build a fantastic portfolio and I’ve now been accepted onto a degree at the London College of Fashion!”

Jeannine Schulz - Former student

Level 4 Diploma

Fashion Retail

1 yearA Diploma programme that provides access to university degrees and employment in the Fashion Retail sector

Course overviewThis exciting Diploma programme provides you with essential preparation for entry to degree courses in fashion and also to employment in the fashion retail sector.

The content of the UAL level 4 Diploma in Fashion Retail was developed by the University of the Arts London and specifically the London College of Fashion in collaboration with the Fashion Retail Academy to train young people to progress into careers in the fashion retail sector.

The Fashion Retail Academy is sponsored by the Arcadia Group (Topshop, Topman, Burton, Miss Selfridge), Marks & Spencer and Next. The qualification provides skills in preparation for work in the retail sector and balances practical creative skills with theoretical studies. Industry-led projects and work placements are key elements of this qualification to help widen student’s experience of working in the retail industry.

A team of fashion designers and teachers with experience in industry will support your studies. You will have a dedicated studio space, access to IT labs and library. Our central W1 London location will give you easy access to the fashion retail industry, museums, art galleries and fashion houses from which to draw your inspiration. The culmination of the course is an Exhibition where you will be able to show your final project.

University and career opportunities The qualification will support students to develop a portfolio of work enabling them to progress in to Higher Education courses including BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Business Management, BA (Hons) Fashion

Management and BA (Hons) Fashion Retail Management. Students completing Level 4 Diploma in Fashion Retail may also find career entry roles in such areas as customer service, instore visual display, styling, window installation display and fashion retail store concept development.

Syllabus:⁄⁄ Stage 1: Unit 1 - Contextual Studies For Fashion Retail. A structured programme designed to broaden your knowledge of historic cultural and contemporary influences and to develop your research, academic and analytical skills.

⁄⁄ Unit 2 - Preparation & Progression In Fashion Retail. Develop your skills in appropriate progression and work opportunities.

⁄⁄ Unit 3 - Individual Negotiated Fashion Retail Project. Develop your professional practice.

⁄⁄ Stage 2: Students specialise in one of the following areas:

⁄ Visual Display & Branding For Fashion Retail: Designing and installing window displays for fashion retail, fashion retail branding, fashion retail store concepts, visual narrative, prop making, product placement and fashion brand awareness and identity.

⁄ Garment Technology For Fashion Retail: Garment technology production techniques for fashion retailing, quality assurance for fashion retailing, design & CAD technology for fashion retailing, garment design, range planning, customer driven design analysis, quality assurance through materials analysis and experimentation.

At a glance


Entry requirement ⁄⁄ Level 3 Diploma or relevant

A-Level, and GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above. You will need to show your knowledge & enthusiasm, also your potential in the fashion/retail environment


Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Diploma in Fashion Retail

⁄⁄ University of the Arts London Awarding Body (Level 3/4) Diploma in Fashion Retail




Foundation Diploma

Interior Design

1 yearA foundation programme that provides access to university degrees

Course overviewThis structured foundation programme provides essential preparation for entry to degree courses in interior design. You will carry out a wide variety of design activities in the studio and on study visits. During the course you will identify your strengths and interests and ultimately choose your specialist pathway.

All British universities require applicants to interior design degree programmes to submit a portfolio of their work as part of the application process, and it is on this portfolio that their application will mainly be judged. On this foundation programme you will, over the year, put together a portfolio of your best work under the expert guidance of experienced tutors.

A team of professional artists, designers and teachers will support you. You will have a dedicated studio space, access to computing labs, a virtual learning environment and a well stocked library. Our central London location will give you easy access to some of the finest museums, art galleries and design companies, from which to draw your inspiration, The course concludes with an end of year exhibition or your work.

University and career opportunitiesThe Foundation Diploma is recognised by universities throughout the UK, notably by the University of the Arts London’s own institutions. It will enable students to pursue careers such as: Interior Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, Theatre/Film/TV Set Design, Prop, Manufacture & Design, Exhibition Design, Architecture and Landscape Design.

Syllabus:⁄⁄ Stage 1: Research - The first phase will introduce you to research and design. You will experiment and explore new techniques and ways of working, developing your ideas both 2 dimensionally and 3 dimensionally. You will look at new approaches and investigate the use of mixed media. This structured programme of drawing and visual studies will help you identify your skills, strengths and interests. You will learn a variety of skills, including developing your eye for colour, pattern, perspective and spatial awareness as you progress through interior design and decoration assignments. You will gain a contextual awareness through visits to RIBA, Wellcome Trust, British Museum, National Gallery, V&A, Fashion & Textiles Museum, Wallace Collection and The Design Museum. A broad range of art and design activities including lectures, discussions, workshops, demonstrations and educational activities will take place. You will learn how to evaluate your creative work and reflect on your progress.

⁄⁄ Stage 2: Pathway – You will develop skills through building a portfolio of work. You will chose from one of the following pathways to study at degree level: Interior Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, Theatre Design, Set Design, Prop Manufacture & Design, Exhibition Design, Architecture, Landscape Design, Textile Design, Print Design, Surface Design.

⁄⁄ Stage 3: Project - In the final stage you will use the creative skills you learned in the first two stages of the course to carry out a major design project based on your chosen theme. The course concludes with an end of year exhibition or your work.

At a glance




Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Diploma in Interior Design

⁄⁄ University of the Arts London Awarding Body (Level 3/4) Foundation Diploma in Art & Design





Foundation Diploma

Fine Art

1 yearA Fine Art foundation programme that provides access to a range of university degrees

At a glance




Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Diploma in Fine Art

⁄⁄ University of the Arts London Awarding Body (Level 3/4)Foundation Diploma in Art & Design



Course overviewThe Diploma in Fine Art is a very practical programme with the main emphasis on creative work within the studio. You will learn a variety of skills, including drawing, sculpture, 3 dimensional work, painting, printmaking, mixed media and contextual studies. You will train your aesthetic eye and develop a language through which to express your ideas. You will acquire an awareness of past and present fine art practice. Students are taught in small groups and given one-to-one tutorials. All students have a dedicated space in which to exhibit their work as they develop their sketchbooks and portfolios under the expert guidance of our staff. There are regular opportunities to go on research and drawing trips outside of the studios and to experience the diverse range of local galleries.

University and career opportunities WLC has a progression agreement with UAL, which comprises six prestigious London colleges including Central St Martins and Chelsea College of Arts. WLC students are guaranteed an admission interview to a BA (Hons) programme with a UAL college. Students may also consider progressing onto Goldsmiths University, UCL Slade School, London Met University - Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Architecture & Design, Falmouth University, Birmingham City University, Anglia Ruskin University and Middlesex University. It will also enable students to pursue careers such as: artist, illustrator, graphic designer, architect, textiles, curating, promotion, marketing, theatre set design, interior design, animation, art historian, studio assistant, film, product design, and teaching.


Syllabus:⁄⁄ Stage 1: Research - The first phase will introduce you to research and design. You will experiment and explore new techniques and ways of working, developing your ideas both 2 dimensionally and 3 dimensionally. You will look at new approaches and investigate the use of drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, life drawing and mixed media. This is a structured programme of drawing and visual studies which will help you identify your skills, strengths and interests. You will gain a contextual awareness through class visits to the Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Saatchi Gallery, White Cube, Serpentine Gallery, Royal Academy, The Barbican, Wellcome Trust, Hunterian Museum, British Museum and the nearby Wallace Collection and other galleries. A broad range of art and design activities including lectures, discussions, workshops, demonstrations and educational activities will take place. You will also learn how to evaluate your creative work and reflect on your progress.

⁄⁄ Stage 2: Pathway - You will develop skills through building a portfolio of work. You will chose from one of the following pathways to study at degree level: Fine Art, Illustration, Set/Prop Design, 3D Design, Lens Based Media, Graphic Design, Art History, Art Education, Curating etc.

⁄⁄ Stage 3: Project - In the final stage you will use the creative skills you have learned in the first two stages to carry out a major fine art project based on your chosen theme. The course concludes with an end of year exhibition of your work.

Our short courses are designed to introduce students to new crafts and techniques, develop an idea from concept to creation and experiment with materials.

Courses are accessible to everyone and will suit those looking for a taster course in a new craft, as well as those who want to build on existing skills and develop their ideas. Some of our courses are aimed at those with a specific project in mind, maybe to build a portfolio with a view to further study, or to establish a start-up business in textile crafts.

Complete novices can learn a new skill, and finish the course with a piece or body of work they can be proud of. For those with some knowledge and experience, our teachers will help you improve your skills, teach you

some new techniques and encourage you to take your work in new directions.

The short courses are delivered by experienced tutors, many of whom also teach on the full-time Foundation Diploma courses. Classes are small and intimate so you will have plenty of one-to-one attention from your tutor who will cater to your level of ability.

NB. It is possible to join mid-way through many courses. Please ask for details.

SHORT COURSES

Certificate or Higher Certificate

Summer Fashion

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 4 weeks (Certificate)

or 8 weeks (Higher Certificate)

Entry requirement ⁄⁄ Open access - The course welcomes

people of all abilities (although an ability to draw is important) from beginners to those with previous experience.

Course starts ⁄⁄ Certificate - 4 July or 1 August ⁄⁄ Higher Certificate - 4 July

Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate or Higher Certificate

Course fee ⁄⁄ Certificate - £1,290 ⁄⁄ Higher Certificate - £1,990

Certificate or Higher Certificate

Personal Development

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 4 weeks (Certificate)

or 8 weeks (Higher Certificate)


people of all abilities although a reasonable level of English fluency is desirable.

Course starts ⁄⁄ Certificate - 4 July or 1 August ⁄⁄ Higher Certificate - 4 July

Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate or Higher Certificate

Course fee ⁄⁄ Certificate - £1,290 ⁄⁄ Higher Certificate - £1,990

What does this course involve? The first part of the course will introduce you to key creative skills and the principles of 2D and 3D design. Through a variety of workshops you will develop your own independent and individual style. The second part will help you understand the fashion development process from the concept of a collection through to final garment production. During the programme you will take part in workshops showing you how to research from primary inspiration, including fabric sourcing and how to develop a colour palette and mood board. It also teaches you to build a collection through drawing, garment analysis and illustration techniques, and how to experiment with structure and form, using draping to create silhouette and detailing.

What does this course involve? The programme is designed to help you devlop and improve your personal and communication skills through strategic thinking and group-based activities. The programme has five tracks:⁄⁄ Strategy Focus - thinking strategically,

seeing the big picture, case study analysis using strategy modelling.

⁄⁄ Operational Focus - some key tools - operations management, marketing.

⁄⁄ Team Focus - leadership & management, team based roles and activities, Belbin assessment.

⁄⁄ Individual focus - personality assessment, NLP, motivation, self-reflection, public speaking and negotiation.

⁄⁄ Project focus - visits in London and team group presentations.

Certificate

Portfolio Building

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 20 sessions, Fridays from 10am - 4pm


people of all abilities (although an ability to draw is important) from beginners to those with developed drawing skills.

Course starts ⁄⁄ Every Friday from 8 January to

27 May 2016 (1 week break at Easter)

Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate in Portfolio Building

through Drawing & Mixed Media

Course fee ⁄⁄ £1,500 (Instalment plans available)

What does this course involve? ⁄⁄ You will build a portfolio of creative

work whilst discovering different techniques in drawing, collage, painting & the use of different materials.

⁄⁄ You will develop your creativity and improve your drawing and painting skills.

⁄⁄ You will explore London and its environment.

What will I achieve by the end of the course? ⁄⁄ Produce a portfolio of work to apply

to a Foundation Diploma course.⁄⁄ Improved confidence in your creative

work and in presenting work to others.⁄⁄ The ability to apply research skills

to develop your creativity.⁄⁄ A greater knowledge of historical

and contemporary artists.

What would I need to bring? ⁄⁄ All necessary materials for the course will be

provided by the college, however you may use your own materials or equipment if you prefer.

See our website for details and to download the Personeal Development leaflet PDF

See our website for details and to download the Summer Fashion leaflet PDF

Certificate

London Sketchbook

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 20 sessions, Thursdays from 10am to

4pm


people of all abilities, from complete beginners to those with experience and good drawing skills.

Course starts ⁄⁄ Every Friday from 7 January to

26 May 2016 (1 week break at Easter)

Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate in London Sketchbook

Development


What does this course involve? ⁄⁄ You will develop a sketchbook, drawing

on inspiration from nearby attractions including the Wallace Collection, Selfridges window displays and the V&A.

⁄⁄ You will learn to observe the world around you.

⁄⁄ You will use drawing to develop ideas and solutions.

What will I achieve by the end of the course? ⁄⁄ A sketchbook using a range of

media and materials.⁄⁄ Improved confidence in drawing

and mark-making.⁄⁄ The ability to apply research skills




provided by the college however you may use your own materials or equipment if you prefer.

Certificate

Drawing & Painting

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 20 sessions, Mondays from 10am to

4pm


people of all abilities, from complete beginners to those with experience and good drawing skills.

Course starts ⁄⁄ Every Monday from 11 January 2016 to

6 June 2016 (1 week break at Easter)

Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate in Drawing & Painting


What does this course involve? ⁄⁄ You will improve your drawing and painting

skills, including line, tone, composition and mark-making, using a variety of techniques.

What will I achieve by the end of the course? ⁄⁄ Improved confidence in drawing,

painting and mark-making.⁄⁄ Improved technique with a range

of media and materials.⁄⁄ The ability to apply research skills



What would I need to bring? ⁄⁄ All necessary materials for the course

will be provided by the college however you may use your own materials or equipment if you prefer. These may include a sketchbook, pencils HB – 6B, rubber, coloured pencils, gouache, brushes, watercolour paper and set of watercolours.

Certificate

Textile Jewellery

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 5 sessions, Tuesdays from 10am to 4pm

or 1:30pm to 4pm


people of all abilities, from complete beginners to those with experience and good embroidery skills.

Course starts ⁄⁄ Every Tuesday from 12 January,

23 February and 7 June 2016

Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate in Textile Jewellery

Course fee ⁄⁄ £300 (for full day)

or £160 (for half day)

What does this course involve? ⁄⁄ You will explore, experiment and develop

textile techniques including binding, stitching, plaiting and knotting.

What will I achieve by the end of the course? ⁄⁄ The ability to create hand

embroidery samples.⁄⁄ The ability to work with a variety

of non-traditional materials.⁄⁄ Confidence in hand embroidery

and beading techniques.⁄⁄ A completed piece of textile jewellery.

What would I need to bring? ⁄⁄ All necessary materials for the course will

be provided by the college however you may use your own materials or equipment if you prefer. These may include a sketchbook, embroidery ring, embroidery threads, lace, sequins or beads.

Certificate

Machine Embroidery

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 5 sessions, Fridays from 1:30pm to

4:00pm



Course starts ⁄⁄ Every Friday from 15 January,


Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate in

Machine Embroidery

Course fee ⁄⁄ £160

What does this course involve? ⁄⁄ You will explore and develop machine

embroidered work and create experimental samples using various machine-feet, thick and thin threads, tensions and free embroidery.

⁄⁄ You will experiment with techniques such as water soluble fabric, appliqué and couching.

What will I achieve by the end of the course? ⁄⁄ A creative textile sketchbook to develop

and demonstrate your design ideas.⁄⁄ The ability to use a sewing machine

using free machine embroidery.⁄⁄ Practised appliqué techniques on fabric.⁄⁄ Couched thread and different

materials onto a surface.⁄⁄ A knowledge of historical and

contemporary embroidery.


provided by the college however you may use your own materials or equipment if you prefer.

Certificate

Hat Making

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 5 sessions, Fridays from 10:00am to

12:30pm



Course starts ⁄⁄ Every Friday from 15 January,


Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate in Hat Making


What does this course involve? ⁄⁄ Exploring, experimenting and developing

patterns for making machine-made hats.⁄⁄ Creating flat patterns in a range of styles.⁄⁄ Machine sewing techniques to construct

3D hat shapes for different crown and brim shapes.

⁄⁄ Experiment with different fabrics and paper.⁄⁄ Construct a hat using a sewing machine.

What will I achieve by the end of the course? ⁄⁄ A sketchbook showing the development

of your design ideas.⁄⁄ The ability to use a sewing machine

to construct 3D shapes.⁄⁄ Crowns, brims and a lined hat.⁄⁄ Knowledge of historical/

contemporary millinery.


provided by the college however you may use your own materials or equipment if you prefer. These may include fabric and lining material.

Certificate

Skilled Mending

At a glance

Course duration ⁄⁄ 4 sessions, Wednesdays from 10:00am

to 4:00pm



Course starts ⁄⁄ Every Wednesday from 3 February to

24 February 2016

Qualification ⁄⁄ WLC Certificate in Skilled Mending


What does this course involve? ⁄⁄ Skilled Mending is a course that

explores textile repair, how you do it and why you do it. It considers the tenderness and care of mending.

What will I achieve by the end of the course? ⁄⁄ Practicing mending techniques.⁄⁄ Have learned and developed skills in

woven and ‘knitted’ darning, sashiko, boro, patching, denim work.

⁄⁄ Have completed a ‘darning sampler’.⁄⁄ Repaired your own garments.

What would I need to bring? ⁄⁄ Bring any items from home that

you would like to repair.⁄⁄ All other necessary materials for the

course will be provided by the college.

The college is in the heart of the West End of London, close by Bond Street and Baker Street Underground Stations.

Visiting & contacting

West London College is a member of the British Study Centres group of colleges, a member of Study UK and approved as a Tier 4 sponsor by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). All courses offered are subject to student numbers. While the information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing, British Study Centres reserves the right to amend course specifications as required. West London College and WLC are registered trademarks of British Study Centres Limited, a non-profit making company limited by guarantee and registered in England.

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Address:

West London College, Hannah House, 13-16 Manchester Street, Marylebone, London W1U 4DJ, UK

Tel: +44 (0)20 7491 1841 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: westlondoncollege.com

London’s arts foundation college in the heart of W1

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