Programme summary for BA (Hons) Digital Fashion
About the programme
You will work in an art and design environment in a building designed specifically for Fashion Textiles, Architecture, Fine Art, Digital Arts and Visual Communication and Visual Theories. In the area of Fashion Textiles, you will work with students on four other BA programmes: Fashion Futures, Fashion Design, Fashion Design with Fashion Management, and Printed Textiles Design.
You will be involved in the following activities with project work:
- Design creativity and design development
- Computer-aided design and Computer-aided manufacturing.
- Trend Prediction and forecasting
- Visual, written and verbal communication techniques
- Brand identity, digital portfolio techniques and professional practice
- Research, analysis, problem-solving and critical reflection
Project management
Programme structure
FULL TIME – three years
Level 1 EXPLORE
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A |
FT1520 Visual Language 20 credits |
FT1521 Fashion illustration 20 credits |
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FT1305 Fashion and Textile Futures Theory |
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B |
FT1522 Interactive Design 20 credits |
FT1523 Digital Print for Fashion 20 credits |
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VT1016: Fashion a Cultural Context 20 credits |
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Level 2 PROMOTE
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A |
FT2520 Fashion Film and TV 20 credits |
FT2521 Networks and Publications 20 credits |
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VT2011 Network Cultures 20 credits |
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| B |
FT2522 Future Identities 20 credits |
FT2523 Digital Fashion Interpretation 20 credits |
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FT2524 Identity for Professional Practice: 20 credits |
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LEVEL 3 / Final Year REALISE
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A |
FT3520 External Project 20 credits |
FT3521 Negotiated Practice - Preparation & research 20 credits |
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FT3202 Textile Futures and Sustainability: 20 credits |
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| B |
FT3522 Negotiated Practice – Final Interpretation 40 credits |
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FT3523 Identity for Industry 20 credits |
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Shaded boxes = Skills Curriculum
A = Semester A
B = Semester B
PART TIME – five years
Year 1
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A |
FT1520 Visual Language 20 credits |
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FT1305 Fashion and Textile Futures Theory |
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| B |
FT1523 Digital Print for Fashion 20 credits |
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VT1016: Fashion a Cultural Context 20 credits |
Year 2
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A |
FT1521 Fashion illustration 20 credits |
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VT2011 Network Cultures 20 credits |
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| B |
FT1522 Interactive Design 20 credits |
| FT2524 Identity for Professional Practice: Skills for Employability 20 credits |
Year 3
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A |
FT2521 Networks and Publications 20 credits |
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FT3202 Textile Futures and Sustainability: |
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| B |
FT2522 Future Identities 20 credits |
Year 4
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A |
FT2520 Fashion Film and TV 20 credits |
| B |
FT2523 Digital Fashion Interpretation 20 credits |
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FT3523 Identity for Industry 20 credits |
Year 5
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A |
FT3520 External Project 20 credits |
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FT3521 Negotiated Practice - Preparation & research 20 credits |
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B |
FT3522 Negotiated Practice – Final Interpretation 40 credits |
Shaded boxes = Skills Curriculum
A = Semester A, B = Semester B
Career opportunities
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and interests, focus on your strengths and recognise your ambitions and goals.
The broad range of destination possibilities includes:
- Fashion graphic designer
- Social media manager
- Communications manager
- Fashion Graphic Print Designer
- Brand consultant
- Stylist
- Illustrator
- Design Co-ordinator
- Public relations / promotion
- Business start up / Entrepreneur
- Events organisation
Support
The University provides a comprehensive range of support services for students which includes: residential / student finance advice / careers advice / study skills development / IT learning resources. The programme provides strong personal tutor guidance and professional advice related to the practice and area in general. Visiting designers, researchers, and professionals will visit the programme regularly, and study trips to working environments (both UK and Europe) are important components. There are modules in research methods and practice, and an employability module in level 2 prior to the industrial placement. You will have the opportunity to enter national and international competitions as part of the programme, and sometimes as extra to the curriculum. You will be assigned a personal tutor from the staff team, who will support you with pastoral issues, any other issues relating to the programme, e.g. work related advice and feedback, should come from the programme leader.
Admission
Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by a portfolio and skills interview. Applicants would normally have completed an Art and Design Foundation, GAD, or an appropriate BTEC, GNVQ or Access programme of at least one year's duration prior to joining the programme. Students with other relevant professional or life experience will also be considered.
Applicants should normally have GCSE Grade C (minimum) in English, Maths, GCSE Grade B in Art and 2 other subjects.
Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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