Fashion Design - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
-
Type
Bachelor's degree
-
Location
Birmingham
-
Duration
3 Years
The course equips you with the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to succeed in a wide range of careers in the fashion industry.
Your first year will introduce you to a number of fashion topics, helping you to develop a good foundation of fashion knowledge and skills, in both design and technical areas.
Your second year helps to strengthen your personal and professional development in relation to your own career goals. You will also have the opportunity to take part in the international Erasmus exchange programme, spending a semester at an international institution.
An optional placement year takes place between years 2 and 3, providing an opportunity for an internship in industry.
Your final year, gives you the opportunity to specialise in women’s or menswear. You will focus on your own individual area of practice and produce garments that reflect your personal direction as a creative fashion design graduate.
The course blends individual creativity and commercial realism, and you will be able to apply your skills and knowledge of the professional design process, from concept to product.
BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Costume Design and Practice and BA (Hons) Garment Technology have a shared first year of study.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You will learn to work with different design systems alongside staff who have valuable industry experience with a range of recognised brands. Each year, a selection of our final-year students showcase their final year work to industry leaders at events such as Graduate Fashion Week and New Designers in London.
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
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.
We have excellent links with regional and international brands such as Burberry, John Lewis, Adidas, Karen Millen and Rab, which give the course colour and contemporary relevance.
You can enjoy a vast archive of fashion publications dating back to the 1930s and also develop skills within Abobe Photoshop and Illustrator computer aided design (CAD), essential tools within the global fashion industry.
You will have the chance to showcase your final-year work to industry leaders looking for new talent at events such as Graduate Fashion Week in London.
Reviews
-
I simply loved my experience, thanks for everything.
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Student Reviewer
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years
Subjects
- Costume Design
- Design
- Fashion Illustration
- International
- Technology
- Industry
- Aesthetics
- Garment Technology
- Fashion design
- Creative Direction
- Fashion Industry
- Design development
- Photoshoots
- Fashion Flats
- Fashion Drawing
- Produce Garments
Course programme
In your first year you are introduced to a broad range of fashion studies theory and technical skills, building a sound base for further study in years two and three.
You will learn design skills such as CAD, live fashion drawing, fashion illustration, fashion flats, styling and photoshoots. Alongside this, you will gain theoretical skills, such as contextual studies in fashion and related art and design.
You will also gain the skills that you need to solve practical problems and create presentations.
BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Costume Design and Practice and BA (Hons) Garment Technology have a shared first year of study.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Design Development and Realisation
- Individual Aesthetic
- Creative Direction
- Context and Theory
In your second year, you will develop more advanced research, design development, presentation and technical skills, with a view to gaining work experience that will enhance your skills and employability upon graduation.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
- Creative Realisation
- Critical Studies
- Advanced Practice
- Work Placement
- Collaborative Practice
Year three
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Independent Project Research
- Major Project
- Independent Practice
Additional information
Study mode: Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years)
UK students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Sandwich
Duration - 4 years
Fees - Study Year - £9,250 / Placement Year - £1,650
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
Fashion Design - BA (Hons)