Content
MA Fashion Journalism is unique in its merging of cultural theory with fashion journalism. It is a multidisciplinary framework for independent study that leads to an original body of written and/or visual work. You can choose to position your aspirations and your work on a spectrum from media journalism to theoretical study, for example: a dissertation on the presentation of fashion on television; a book surveying the fashion industry in Canada; a new concept for a fashion magazine; a cultural analysis of the current position of masculinity in society.
Cultural theory and journalism strands run in parallel through the first stage of the course. Three of the four pathway units are focused on the practice of journalism, a key feature being visiting speakers from industry.
Structure
MA Fashion Journalism is unique in its merging of cultural theory with fashion journalism. Students can choose to position their aspirations and their work on a spectrum from media journalism to theoretical study. The course aims to develop highly articulate and aware fashion commentators who have sound research ability and strong written and visual communication skills.
Understanding Writing introduces students to a range of media practice and develops writing skills. The Rationale of Publishing focuses on a variety of media markets and the development of original concepts including market research, production and publishing skills. The third practical unit, Beyond the Grid, specifically focuses on magazine design, combining vocational computer design skills together with a historical and theoretical overview of magazine design - past, present and future. The remaining unit focuses on cultural studies, Approaches to Fashion develops a critical understanding of a range of academic and cultural writings and is based on student led seminars.
The Contextual Studies unit provides breadth to your studies with themes including cultural, historical, design and global business perspectives on fashion futures and combines the talents of the whole MA group. Supporting the development of your work is the Research Methods unit which covers the disciplines underpinning all research work on the course. During the second stage of the course, you will conceive and realise a major project or dissertation in Conceptualising Fashion under the supervision of designated tutors.
Time Required - work/study balance
Postgraduate study is based on a balance between taught contact in seminars, lectures and tutorials and time spent on independent research and study. Part time students are expected to devote two days per week to study. In the first stage of the course, course units are held on one day and one evening per week.
Dedication
30 months, part time.
