Fashion Business & Retail Level 3

Course Overview

Level 3 Fashion Business & Retail will offer an in-depth look at the fundamental functions of the fashion industry from head office to shop floor. It will cover a wide range of subjects, helping learners to choose from multiple pathways such as:

• Buying & merchandising (supply chain)
• Communications (creative direction & journalism)
• Visual merchandising
• Management & marketing

What will I study?

• A range of practical and theoretical sessions
• Coursework/assignment/presentations
• The units will be merged to create project based learning and students will have the opportunity to experience working with a live brief

Modules

Core Modules

Principles of Fashion Business and Retail

An introduction to the structure of a fashion retail business, and the role of each department in a brand

Communication for Fashion Business and Retail

Develop professional communication and presentation skills in the context of fashion retail

Critical and Contextual Awareness

Learn the history of fashion retail and the cultural, ethical and environmental influences which shape the industry

Fashion Production and Supply Chain

Discover how garments are produced, and learn about the global supply chain and the increasing impact of new technologies

Fashion Buying and Merchandising

An introduction to buying and merchandising. Learn how the two departments collaborate, and how they fit into the overall structure of fashion business

Fashion Management and Marketing

Examine the structure of a retail business in greater detail. Learn the importance of customer behaviour in marketing

Visual Merchandising for Fashion Retail

Discover how visual merchandising increases sales and profits for a brand and learn the skills needed to succeed in this area

Collaborative Fashion Retail Project

Create and execute a fashion retail project focusing on a specific area; evaluate your own work and your classmates

Specialist Study and Preparation for Progression in Fashion Retail

Identify which discipline you’d like to pursue by exploring your strengths and weaknesses, enthusiasms and ambitions

Fashion Retail Environments

Explore the factors and influences affecting the industry and develop an understanding of consumers in different markets

Fashion Futures and Sustainability

Learn about the ethical and environmental impact of the international supply chain, and explore future developments and trend

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs grade 4 and above including English Language.

Why should I choose USP College?

• Trips/visits/guest speakers
• Tutor has industry experience
• Good links with industry

Additional costs

Trips and normal stationery items.

What could I do next?

• Progression onto another course at USP College
• Careers in - Fashion Buying, Visual Merchandising, Management & Marketing, Fashion communication
• University - subjects such as buying, merchandising, communication, styling, journalism, marketing, visual merchandising, supply chain etc

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