Fashion: Journalism - Diploma
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Fashion media is experiencing explosive growth worldwide in response to the dynamic role of fashion in modern popular and consumer culture. The ability to be a successful fashion journalist requires very specific skills relating to writing, visual appreciation and a technical understanding of fashion which touches on a broad range of influences. This programme will explore fashion media in the broadest sense, including new digital media opportunities and the rapid growth of international media dedicated to fashion and lifestyle. Why should I choose this programme? Magazines and digital media demand well-trained fashion journalists with an understanding of context, history and trends. Journalists, whether digital or print based, need to be informed on both the technical and creative aspects of fashion design. They also need to be versatile writers capable of working across a wide variety of media. This programme will provide you with the skills and know-how to secure jobs in a demanding but exciting sector, with a strong focus on digital media. Key skills, aims and objectives Ideas generation, research interviewing, writing and editing skills Visual appreciation of fashion Technical understanding of fashion and its context, history and trends The ability to work in both digital and print media Future opportunities This programme will prepare you for a career in fashion journalism, both print and digital media. Typical entry level jobs open to graduates of the programme include: Junior Fashion Writer Copy Editor Web Editor Social Media Editor Fashion Assistant Brand Agency Researcher Trend Researcher E-commerce Product Writer Fashion News Reporter Features Assistant
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Study methods You will be taught by staff that have worked, or are still working as fashion journalists. This programme consists of: Lectures, seminars and tutorials Guest speakers in class and at larger University events External visits (e.g. to website offices or influential fashion retailers) IT seminars and workshops (e.g. Excel / Adobe Suite) Problem solving and negotiation workshops Progress tutorials Presentations Group work and self-directed study In-class formative assessments Summative (graded) assessments There is a gradual move towards more self-directed and independent learning across the programme, particularly in the final team project.</p> Assessment structure There is a mix of individual and group assessment across the programme. The assessment methods used, include essays, reports, presentations and written reflection.</p>
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Subjects
- Appreciation
- Writing
- Media
Course programme
Length
The programme is delivered over two terms.
Modules
Term 1
- Contemporary Journalism: Approaches and Skills
- Professional and Employability Skills 1
- Fashion Cultures: History, Theory, Creativity
- Introduction to Textiles & Product Manufacturing
Term 2
- New Ideas in Digital Media
- Sustainability and Ethics in Fashion
- Final Project: Fashion Futures
- Professional and Employability Skills 2
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Additional information
With COVID-19 likely to generate worldwide quarantine restrictions and travel disruption for some time, and noting our duty to prevent our students from being impacted by a potential second wave, we've made the decision to deliver the Autumn 2020 Term online and prepare to return to campus in January 2021.
Fashion: Journalism - Diploma