Fashion Design with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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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.
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About this course
This Fashion Design degree course with a foundation year will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the fashion industry and have the chance to take part in exciting work placements, with companies such as Ted Baker, Mary Katrantzou, Paul Smith, Topshop and River Island.
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.
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.
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
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.
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Subjects
- Design
- Textiles
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Analysis
- Debate
- Discussion
- Required
- Implement
- Practical
- Activities
- Successfully
- Costume
Course programme
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
- Lifestyle
- Signature Project
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
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
Fashion Design with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
-
Walsall College
HNC West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Limperts Academy of Design
Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor's degree West Midlands / Classroom-based£ 9,250 + VAT -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Panurgic Eduservices
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
Sustainability Management School
Master Online£ 16,566 VAT exempt -
University for the Creative Arts
Postgraduate Online£ 9,250 + VAT
See all