Fashion Design with Foundation BA (Hons)

If you’re passionate about fashion innovation and aspire to revolutionise the industry with your own designs, this course is for you. <br/><br/>From sketching and prototyping to construction and branding, you’ll learn how to design and create marketable collections that combine your personal style with the needs of the consumer – producing original designs that stem from customer research, engagement and creative experimentation.<br/><br/>Youll be guided through the art of pattern cutting, drape, garment construction, textile development, illustration and digital media – building a collection that incorporates your design philosophy while demonstrating your practical skills and industry knowledge.<br/><br/>Youll also engage with the social, cultural and ethical issues affecting the wider industry, develop a strong eye for future fashion trends and learn how to stay at the forefront of the industry.<br/><br/>Studying in London gives you the chance to get involved with a wide variety of campaigns, shoots, collaborations and events (from London Fashion Week to the Dezeen Design Festival) and you’ll be encouraged to regularly visit exhibitions, enter competitions and join internships – developing new relationships and gaining first-hand experience. <br/><br/>Youll have opportunities to work on live projects with leading brands and hear first-hand accounts from industry experts about how they achieved success and what their advice is for aspiring designers. <br/><br/>Recent guest speakers: <br/><br/>Michael Ward, Managing Director at Harrods <br/>Andrew Maag, Former CEO at dunhill <br/>Angela Gilbey, Sourcing Development Manager at New Look <br/>Nicole Bischofer, Head of Womenswear at COS <br/>Ellie-Grace Frost, Designer at Louis Vuitton <br/>Howard Mutti-Mewse, Global Communications Manager at Nespresso <br/>Jessica Bumpus, Fashion Journalist and former Digital Fashion Editor at Vogue <br/>Virginia James, former Head of Design at Pringle <br/>Angela Quaintrell, Fashion Buying Consultant <br/>Melanie Walker, former Head of Design at Victoria Beckham <br/>Lizzy Bowering, Head of Catwalks at WGSN<br/>Recent collaborations include: <br/><br/>Nicole Bischofer, Head of Womenswear at COS<br/>Annabel Dowsing, Studio Director at Georgia Hardinge<br/>Duncan Cui, Director at Kylin Pulu and Tom Tailor<br/>Imogen Bowman, Senior Designer at Studio Amelia <br/>Your hard work culminates in a final fashion show, where youll showcase your portfolio and collection to an international audience including press and industry professionals.<br/><br/>On successful completion of the course, youll graduate as a resourceful, skilful and innovative designer, ready to establish your identity in the fashion industry. <br/><br/>Integrated Foundation option<br/>The integrated foundation year has been specially designed to give you the introductory knowledge and skills in Fashion, Design and Advertising fields needed to confidently progress to degree-level study. <br/><br/>The Foundation year is structured around both discipline knowledge with modules that introduce the transferable skills you will need at degree level and beyond. <br/><br/>Once you have successfully completed your foundation year, you will progress to one of our Fashion, Design or Advertising courses.