Fashion Design (Stage 3 only)

BA (Hons) Fashion Design
Mode: full-time

You will be encouraged to experiment with design ideas, materials and garment-making processes, as well as developing an awareness of new textile technologies and processes.

There will be a focus on design and craft skills, enabling you to meet the challenges of designing and making for the clothing industry – both at home or in an international context.

This course has exciting practical elements complemented by theoretical aspects of design and design management.

You will have access to sophisticated fabric printing facilities and excellent studios including state-of-the-art computer aided design facilities.

You will develop an appreciation of management and business whilst simultaneously developing practical skills.

It is vital that you have good transferable skills so that you can work effectively in a team, plan activities, solve problems efficiently and present your ideas visually.

Areas of study include:

• Developing and Exploring Creative Approaches to the Designing and Making of Garments
• Researching Contexts (including multicultural and international aspects that will support personal approaches to designing and making)
• Preparation of a Garment Collection for Public Display

Why choose this course?

• Multi-disciplinary approach with opportunities to explore a range of creative media before starting specialist study
• Predominantly practice-based study
• Dedicated studio spaces within a lively studio environment
• Professional practice and personal development
• Teaching staff are practising artists and designers who regularly exhibit
• An emphasis on developing personal creativity and self-expression, and on professional practice

Career Opportunities

Various roles within the fashion and textiles industry. You may find employment with a design team working for one of the larger fashion outlets or printed textile companies such as Next, Topshop, George or Colorol.

Assessment

Practical projects and coursework.