BA (Hons) Fashion Accessory and Textile Futures

What your course will look like

Year 1

You will have an introduction to fashion accessory design, create your own materials and get an understanding of textile development resulting in a special focus on knit and 3D print.

Term 3 is dedicated to designing and making your very own trainers. And, you will learn how to map your subject and your practice in context of the fashion system ready for year 2.

Year 2

This year focuses on industry and we encourage you to start a creative collaboration with other design disciplines.

During term 1 and 2 elective modules come into play - you can choose the project and specialism you want to focus on.

You will be set an external brief from one of our industry partners – an exciting chance to get real world feedback and understand the market you are about to enter.

This year culminates in your work placement for which we will help you to develop a digital portfolio.

Year 3

This is your chance to shine. In your final year you will develop a unique and exciting concept, create a final collection of accessories focussing on the Ready to wear or the material experience market, and start to promote your work.

This will be accompanied and supported by your research and critical reflection culminating in your dissertation and will help you to plan your future career.

Progression

After graduating you might want to chose to continue on to postgraduate study at Ravensbourne in such exciting programmes as the MA Wearable Futures, MDes Luxury Brand Management Innovation or MDes Service Design Innovation.