Foundation Degree in Fashion and Jewellery

Foundation Degree in Fashion and Jewellery
Course Level
Level 5

Course Description
Perhaps today more than ever we characterize or express identity through dress and visual appearance. Contemporary design is an exciting opportunity for you to explore clothing, jewellery and body adornment as a distinctive, dynamic and expressive art form.

You will be excited by and have an aptitude for 3D design, in relation to fashion, jewellery and sculptural form for the body. The fundamentals of drawing, design, cultural and contextual research will underpin technical tuition in a wide ranging and unique mix of practical skills related to fashion, jewellery and sculptural design for the body.

The School of Art, Design and Media has well established industrial links to support your studies. Work is project based, through a combination of both self and client initiated design briefs.

Awarding Body
Course Content
Modules include:
Visual Communication
Historical and Contextual Referencing
Technology, Techniques and Processes
Properties of 3D and Fashion Materials
Drawing Techniques and Approaches
Specialist 3D/Fashion Materials
Critical Studies
Personal Professional Development
Work Based Learning

Additional Qualifications n/a

Career Progression
BA (Hons) Degree Top-up
Career in fashion and related design industries, the retail sector or self-employment
As well as career progression to full degree, the course can offer skills enhancement in the workplace through the study of individual modules

Campus High Street Campus Work Experience
Work related learning is an important part of this course. You will negotiate work experience or a placement with your tutor.

Assessment
Learning and assessment takes place through the development of knowledge acquisition, practical assignments, professional and research skills. Tuition is through a mix of lectures, practical workshops, seminars, tutorials, work as well as web based learning.

Attendance Full-Time Course Length and Study Pattern
Two years Full-Time; three years Part-Time. One or two days per week and some evenings, depending on mode of study

Is this course available as evening study? No