Garment Technology - BA (Hons)

Birmingham City University
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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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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.

In your first year introduction to a number of fashion topics helps you to develop a good foundation of fashion knowledge and skills in both design and technical areas.

Your second year helps to build advanced technical skills and knowledge, and strengthens your personal and professional development in relation to your own career goals. Opportunities to take part in the international Erasmus exchange programme exist during this year.

You will have the chance to follow our four-year sandwich option, which provides the opportunity for a one-year internship in industry.

Your final year introduces you to advanced pattern cutting, fittings, grading and sizing, production planning, costing, testing and technical packs. Your work will be closely linked to the industry to produce garments, following manufacturing and production processes that relate to today’s fast paced fashion industry, with the opportunity to specialise in the area that reflects your own personal interest.

The course blends individual creativity, technical skills, and commercial realism, enabling you to apply your skills and knowledge of the professional design process from concept to product.

BA (Hons) Garment Technology, BA (Hons) Fashion Design and BA (Hons) Costume Design and Practice have a shared first year of study.

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Location

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

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About this course

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

You will benefit from our close working relationships with fashion brands like Adidas, Burberry, Amanda Wakeley, Karen Millen, Abercrombie & Fitch and Iris van Herpen.
You’ll also use industry-standard Gerber pattern-cutting software and strengthen your knowledge of global manufacturing.
You will have the opportunity to participate in our Erasmus scheme, giving you the chance to spend a semester in a different country and culture.

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4.5
23/05/2019
About the course: The university has been amazing. I have made many great friends and enjoyed my course to the fullest. The city was beautiful and the student union is great support.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2020

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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Subjects

  • Staff
  • Testing
  • Design
  • International
  • Planning
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Production
  • Garment Technology
  • Production planning
  • Manufacturing
  • Costing
  • Pattern cutting
  • Creative Direction
  • Creative realisation
  • Aesthetic
  • Fittings
  • Project research

Course programme

Year one

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
Year two

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

During your final year of study you will focus on your own individual area of practise. You will collaborate within industry on a live brief to produce costume designs, and final outcomes for your chosen performance genre. Developing skills specific to costume industry through these live collaborations within a supportive, nurturing environment.

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

UCAS Code: W2JK
Study mode: Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years)

UK students 
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

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