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Footwear Foundation Degree (FdA)

About the course

Strong links with industry include placements and work-related projects
You will cover a wide range of skills needed for a career in footwear design
The chance to progress to the final year of the Footwear Design BA (Hons) degree

Offering the expertise in footwear technology required by the footwear industry worldwide, this course includes training supported by the UK footwear industry. This is in conjunction with specific requirements in design, shoemaking, range building, supply chain management, quality control, footwear business studies and production.

Areas of study include:

Footwear production and technology
Footwear fashion and design
Quality testing
Society and theories of fashion
Product development, materials testing, fitting and grading
Style and colour prediction, brand and range building
CAD/Photoshop for fashion and footwear
Footwear business studies, warehousing and distribution
Supply chain management, costings and production flow.

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Key facts

UCAS course code: WJ74

Duration: Two years full-time

Location: Leicester College

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

2013

A good portfolio and normally:

Art and Design Foundation or
80 UCAS points, including one A Level or
National Diploma or Certificate
International Baccalaureate: 24+ Points

Five GCSEs grades A*- C including English Language or Literature at grade C or above.

We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English at grade C or above

Interview required: Yes, if UK based

International Students
If English is not your first language, we require an English language level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Teaching and assessment

All modules are assessed through completion of either practical or written assignments that are set within a contemporary work-related context. The final stages of the course involve the production of a professional portfolio. The work you carry out is fully negotiable and reflects your individual strengths and career aspirations.

You have contact with tutors through lectures, tutorials and studios, and you also engage in independent study. Although the balance of time will vary depending on the course and level of study, you will typically have 15 hours’ contact and undertake 25 hours of independent study each week.