Fashion Business and Promotion with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Birmingham City University

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

The foundation course is an exciting step towards your chosen degree. It provides an opportunity to develop skills to equip you on your professional journey into the creative industries.

The programme encompasses elements of fashion design, fashion business and textile design degree routes. It provides a platform for you to share with and learn from others, while developing visual communication skills and processes. It will help you in building confidence and independence ready for the next stage of your degree.

We aim to excite, engage and challenge you, pushing you to develop into a capable student with a great fashion and textiles aesthetic as well as an enthusiasm to learn.

This four-year programme has been specifically designed to allow you to undertake additional level three study, to ensure you are successful on your chosen degree programme.

After successful completion of your foundation year, you will have the flexibility to switch (should you wish to change direction) onto a number of related undergraduate degree programmes within the School of Fashion and Textiles.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU

Start date

On request

About this course

Guided and supported by a knowledgeable, industry-experienced staff team, you will gain an education across the different fashion sectors and develop skills in order to undertake a number of industry roles, including Buying, Marketing and PR, Trends Forecasting and Event Management.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

80 UCAS tariff points.

At the point of entry, students will need Maths and English Language GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above.

GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English Language at grade C or above
Maths at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Project
  • Communication Training
  • Textiles
  • Implement
  • Preparation
  • Activities
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Discussion

Course programme

Foundation year

Your study will involve reading and analysis, discussion and debate, and practical activities which allow you to test and implement your skills and knowledge. In addition to attending classes you will be required to complete preparation and follow-up tasks and activities to support your learning.

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Fashion and Textile Skills and Processes
  • Trends Research
  • Lifestyle20 credits
  • Signature Project
Year one

The course is module-based and delivered one at a time – you will be taught in a classroom and lecture hall-style rooms to help you engage in lectures topics, discussions and class activities to support the module.

You will receive workshops in Visual Communication across pages such as InDesign and Illustrator.

All modules will be supported with weekly tutorials in groups or individually, of which you are expected to come prepared with work to show and questions.

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Fashion Business Context
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Buying and Merchandising
  • Visual Merchandising
Year two

The course is module-based and delivered one at a time – you will be taught in a classroom and lecture hall-style rooms to help you engage in lectures topics, discussions and class activities to support the module.

You will receive workshops in Visual Communication across pages such as InDesign and Illustrator.

All modules will be supported with weekly tutorials in groups or individually, of which you are expected to come prepared with work to show and questions.

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Marketing and Public Relations
  • International Retailing
  • Event Management
  • Work Placement
Year three

The course is module-based and delivered one at a time – you will be taught in a classroom and lecture hall-style rooms to help you engage in lectures topics, discussions and class activities to support the module.

You will receive workshops in Visual Communication across pages such as InDesign and Illustrator.

All modules will be supported with weekly tutorials in groups or individually, of which you are expected to come prepared with work to show and questions.

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Major Project
  • Independent Final Project
  • Self-Promotion

Additional information

UCAS Code: 1007

International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £13,200 per year

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