PGC in Education (Fashion and Textiles)(Conversion)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Conversion) Fashion and Textiles

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Conversion) - Fashion and Textiles

MQF Level: 7

ECTS Value: 30 ECTS

Start Date: September

Duration: 1 Year (Part-time)

Programme Description

The aim of this programme is to provide qualified educators with the opportunity to develop the required competences, skills and disposition to teach Fashion and Textiles. This programme will delve into fashion drawing, pattern manipulation and grading whilst also giving them the opportunity and exposure to apply these to the Fashion and Textiles classroom.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are to be in possession of one of the following:

A Bachelor of Education (MQF 6, 240 ECTS) in Home Economics, Art or a related subject area deemed relevant by the Institute for Education.
A Bachelor degree (MQF 6, 180 ECTS) and a PGCE (MQF 6) in Home Economics, Art or a related subject area deemed relevant by the Institute for Education.

Course Outline

Code	Description	Credits
MEDU	Internship	10 ECTS
MTXF104	Fashion Drawing and Illustration	5 ECTS
MTXF105	Pattern Manipulation and Grading	5 ECTS
MTXF106	Managing the Textiles Workshop	5 ECTS
MTXF107	Creative Fashion Projects	5 ECTS

Applications

Applications for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal