Programme summary for BA (Hons) Fashion Design
About the programme
You will be working in an art and design environment in a new building designed specifically for Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art and Digital Arts and Visual Communication, In the area of Fashion and Textiles, you will work with students on three other BA programmes: Fashion Futures, Fashion Design with Marketing and Printed Textiles.
You will be involved in the following activities with project work, sometimes working with established designers or industry practitioners:
- Visual research, drawing and graphic techniques
- Trend prediction and forecasting
- Fabric and colour research
- Design creativity and design development
- Retail Analysis
- Fashion Styling
- Pattern cutting, flat and draped
- Range planning (planning a range of garments)
- Visual communication and presentation
- Garment construction
- Computer aided design
Programme structure
The programme is duration is 3 years. Level 1 Semester A is common with Fashion Design with Marketing and Fashion Futures (Forecasting Innovation and Analysis). Some modules provide flexibility of choice, with regular opportunities to show work in a professional arena. There is opportunity to transfer to linked programmes within the Fashion area at the end of Semester B. All students are given the opportunity to take part in a professional static exhibition of their work in Final Year, and graduate work is selected for a catwalk show in a professional venue
Level 1 - You are introduced to general subjects that will build on skills that you already have, while introducing you to new skills, and encourages strong personal and visual development. Every student is given the opportunity to be individual and original. These fundamental skills will be developed and learnt and will include research and visual development, introductory design and development, 3D moullage – shape making, basic pattern cutting, styling, illustration, CAD, fabric and colour work, garment manufacture, retail reportage, mood boards, forecasting and trend prediction.
Semester A is common to all three fashion programmes. You are given the opportunity to confirm your choice of programme at the end of semester A after having guidance and support from specific tutors.
Structure Diagram (shows modules for all three programmes in the Fashion Area).
BA (Hons) Fashion Deign with Marketing, Fashion Design and Fashion Futures new first year programme
Level One provides three common modules before splitting into three separate programmes
Fashion Futures
FT1004 | FT1030 | VT1031 |
Level 1 Common modules Fashion Design with Marketing
FT1001 | FT1002 | F1003 | FT1004 | FT1005 | FT1016 |
Fashion Design
FT1004 | FT1005 | VT1016 |
*BA Fashion Design: Follow the first three modules, plus the lower three modules
Level 2 –builds on the skills gained at level l through a variety of Design projects in Fashion design. Some projects at level 2 involve a live clients or company sponsorship from the Fashion Industry. Subjects covered include textile print engineered with design, trend and concept prediction, creative and historically inspired cutting techniques, product development, range planning and an opportunity to explore an area of individual interest as part of a self initiated Learning Contract, which may include a period of work experience.
Level 3 – Students consolidate skills through the development of their own personal design collection including the design development and partial manufacture of a fashion range. All students pursue the design development and realisation of a catwalk collection that may be shown as part of a professional show in a specific, prestigious show case event held in London.
All graduating students partake in a celebration of final year and second year work in the AVA building at Docklands campus.
Career opportunities
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and interests, focus on your strengths and recognise your ambitions and goals. Our graduates usually have no difficulty in gaining employment in all sectors of the Industry, or successful self employment. We have strong links with our allumni who hold senior positions in the industry and support our students and graduates in finding work through placements and their continued involvement.
The broad spectrum of destination possibilities includes
- Business start up / Entrepreneur
- Designer
- Product Development
- Visual Merchandising
- Retail Management
- Range Planning
- Sourcing
- Public Relations
- Press
- Events organiser
Many of our graduates choose to further their study with applications to Masters programmes (MA International Fashion Futures at UEL)
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 sometimes as part of the programme, and sometimes as extra to the curriculum.
Admission
Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by a portfolio 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 and 4 other subjects.
Overseas applicants are required to show certificated evidence of qualifications and have an IELTS score of 6.0 – 6.5or equivalent, together with a portfolio of work (which may be submitted digitally.)
Key facts
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