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Fashion Design: New Practice - BA (Hons)

University of West London

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of West London - (UWL)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, this dynamic BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice degree will help to launch your fashion industry career.Central to the course is the mutually beneficial relationship between fashion design and business, and you will develop your skill sets in both disciplines. By studying this fashion design course, you will:
• build essential fashion skills
• study silhouette, print and knit experimentation
• enjoy access to extensive specialist equipment and facilities
• gain industry practice experience through live briefs, guest speakers, showcases, visits and more
• have an opportunity to undertake a placement year
• expand your practical and business skills
• learn from an industry-active fashion and textiles teamCombining fashion practice with business will propel your career and open a range of opportunities, such as working for a brand, freelancing or even setting up your own business.Our Fashion Design: New Practice course will build your confidence and understanding of fashion with the aim of launching your professional career in this exciting and dynamic industry. You will develop your design thinking, explore industry processes, learn how to design for specific markets with a business focus and more.From hands-on workshops, lectures, tutorials and seminars, you will experience authentic learning experiences to develop creative, cognitive and technical skills such as:
• primary and secondary research
• understanding of market segments
• understanding how brands work
• understanding of the UN sustainability goals
• understanding of garment critical paths
• developing entrepreneurial skills
• design development
• industrial manufacturing techniques
• print and knit applications
• digital applications.You will gain experience in industry practice through live briefs, guest speakers, visits and the opportunity to undertake a placement year, while developing your visual language within the fashion business context.From Level 5 of the course, you’ll be able to personalise your design direction, towards more garment technology or textile application-oriented, as well as exploring entrepreneurial thinking.


Facilities and equipment

Throughout your studies, you will have access to a range of specialist equipment and facilities, including:
• industrial sewing machines
• industrial knitting machines
• screen printing
• fabric dying
• software packages
• 3D printing
• laser cutting
• heat press facilities
• access to photography facilities
• loan facilities for cameras, etc.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of West London

University of West London

  • University League Table

    84th

  • Campus address

    University of West London - (UWL), St Mary's Road, Ealing, Greater London, W5 5RF, United Kingdom

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Strong links with industry, enabling students to gain career-specific insights, expertise and skills.
A stunning campus creates an inspiring environment for students, with high-quality training facilities and dedicated postgraduate facilities.
The university has a diverse and welcoming student community, creating a perfect environment to learn, make connections, and explore in a global city.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    43rd out of 82 23

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    109 45%

    65th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    19th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    72nd

    9

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