BA (Hons) Fashion Studies

Fashion Studies

COURSE OVERVIEW

You are what you wear has never been truer. This dynamic course has been designed to deliver the needs of 21st century fashion. You’ll be encouraged to question existing practices, to seek innovative design solutions and to establish a personal ‘design philosophy’. The global fashion industry depends on individuals who want to make a real difference through their work.

 

Whether you choose the 3D option of garment design and fashion accessories, or the 2D option of digital fashion, film, photography and journalism, you’ll be expected to demonstrate practical skills, creative thinking and commercial awareness. You’ll take social and ethical issues into consideration too, and experience the industry first hand with live industry projects and partner collaborations.

 

RESOURCES

· Members of the course team are specialists in their subject areas of design, promotion and historical studies.

· Subject specialists and visiting professionals bring a range of additional knowledge, experience and fashion currency.

· The course has close links with the UK and international fashion industry.

· A unique ‘pledging system’, gives professional mentoring and support to individual students.

· Our dedicated studios are equipped with industry-standard specialist machinery as well as pressing equipment, dress stands and cutting tables.

· We have specialist workshops and equipment for footwear and accessories.

· We have a designated computer suite with creative fashion software.

· The Library includes a unique collection of fashion and sub-culture magazines dating from the 1950s to the present day.

· The Museum of Design in Plastics contains design objects for students to draw and analyse, particularly fashion garments.

 

YEAR 1

This stage of the course is about experimentation through lateral thinking and independent learning.

· You’ll be introduced to fashion design in a two dimensional and three dimensional context.

· You’ll discover the historical and contextual issues and the development of practical and transferable skills.

· First year students are eligible to apply for a sponsored Scholarship award of £3000.

 

YEAR 2

Year 2 builds on the first year of study.

· You’ll integrate and consolidate the learning from Year 1.

· You’ll agree individual learning targets that allow you to devote more effort to your personal subject interest.

· You’ll start to define your career direction and chosen specialism through ‘live’ projects and industry mentoring.

 

YEAR 3

Year 3 is devoted to preparing you for your intended careers in the global fashion industry or progression to postgraduate education. You’ll develop a professional portfolio of work that defines your individual strengths and direction.

 

This course is likely to offer a Year 0 option.

Fashion Studies

INTERVIEWS AND PORTFOLIOS
A commitment to and an enthusiasm for fashion are essential. Any relevant work experience will be advantageous. Your previous studies, experiences and portfolio of work will be unique and, as part of the interview process, we invite you to show us your portfolio and ask you to discuss your interest in the subject. We are looking for creativity and originality, something that will distinguish your work and reveal your personality.

 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We recognise that everyone has different skills, portfolios and experiences, so what we look for is potential through a broad range of work that expresses the scope of your creative experiences and shows evidence of enquiry and experimentation. Previous sewing experience might be useful but is not necessary, as this will be taught during the first year. We are looking for enthusiastic students who are committed to pursuing a career in fashion. Even if you have not studied fashion in a formal way before, we would expect you to keep yourself up to date by visiting exhibitions, reading books and magazines and visiting stores.

 

STUDY TIME

Study is divided across taught hours, studio and/or work environment time, and independent study. Excellent professional and technical support is available and students are encouraged to experiment and work collaboratively on self-initiated projects. We expect students to spend an average of 40 hours per week on their studies, although it is likely that these hours will vary throughout the academic year.

 

A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS COURSE
More student work, together with a look at our studios, recent projects, exhibitions, industry links and details of our course staff, can all be viewed in the ‘Showcase’ for this course. 

 

COURSE LEADER

Anne Chaisty

CONTACT

Admissions

Tel: 01202 363228/363225

Email: admissions@aucb.ac.uk

 

Fashion Studies