Fashion Design - BA Hons (Lancaster University)

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In Blackpool

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    Course

  • Location

    Blackpool

In the second year of study you will be asked to confirm your final degree pathway either BA Hons Fashion Design, or BA Hons Fashion Design (Contemporary Costume) this allows you to specialise in your chosen field in your final projects and gain the qualification that is the most suited to your future career.

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Blackpool (Lancashire)
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Palatine Road, FY1 4DW

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  • Design
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Course programme

In the first year introductory modules will provide you with a base on which to build. Drawing and conceptual design through both traditional and digital methods; technical garment production with CAD software and an innovative textiles module echoes the rising emergence of developments in this exciting area of creative design. All these modules are supported by a critical studies module which is designed to underpin both your theoretical and practical knowledge, through a series of lectures and seminars and aims to contextualise and challenge your perceptions of both the fashion and costume industry both past and present. Set project briefs in semester two allow you to produce imaginative outcomes that can be experimental and innovative.

Second year study includes advanced production techniques and processes across fashion, costume and textiles and this links to projects that involve live briefs and independent research. Digital skills become a stronger focus with the development of computer aided design methods and these are then integrated into your other modules requiring you to create design boards and look books.

The third year is when you will embark on a year-long project to design and produce a collection. For both the fashion and costume pathways this will be an extensive practical endeavour, as you will work on a range of garments that link to your chosen sector. A catwalk event and exhibitions at major venues both in Manchester and London are the showcases for your final collection that will launch your career.

Within the programme there are strong collaborative links to other degree programmes and the local creative industries and these facilitate real-life briefs that allow you to acquire professional work skills. The programme has excellent resources which are updated annually, the studios are light and airy and a broad range of industry standard equipment is available not only in taught sessions but for independent study. Teaching and learning takes place through formal lectures and seminars which underpin creative and technical workshop-style sessions. Practical projects are undertaken in the studio with tutor support and guidance, with additional timetabled sessions to provide access to specialist equipment and resources. Learning is also supported through visits to galleries, museums and theatres. Recent visits include London, New York, Barcelona and Paris.

Level 4 Modules

  • FAS401 Thinking and Making 20 credits
  • FAS402 Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction - Introduction 20 credits
  • FAS403 Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction – Synthesis 20 credits
  • FAS404 Visualisation and Digital Image Making in Contemporary Contexts 20 credits
  • FAS405 Design Practice with Communication and Styling 20 credits
  • FAS406 Textiles and Experimental Surface Design 20 credits

Level 5 Modules

  • FAS501 Research into Practice 20 credits
  • FAS502 Product Development and Technical Skills 20 credits
  • FAS503 Fashion Industry and Enterprise 20 credits
  • FAS504 Digital Illustration and Brand Communication 20 credits
  • FAS505 Industry Design Realisation 20 credits
  • FAS506 Independent Creative Project 20 credits

Level 6 Modules

  • FAS601 Independent Research Project 20 credits
  • FAS602 Research and Design Innovation - Final Project 20 credits
  • FAS603 Career Planning and Portfolio Development 20 credits
  • FAS604 Creative and Technical Development - Final Project 20 credits
  • FAS605 Advanced Realisation and Communication – Final Project 40 credits

Fashion Design - BA Hons (Lancaster University)

Price on request