BA (Hons) Fashion Design

This course at UCA Rochester prepares students thoroughly for a career in fashion design. You are introduced to the principles and processes involved in fashion designing from trend analysis and concept development through to product development and promotion.

Basic pattern and production skills are introduced in the first year which are built upon throughout the three years to include techniques of modelling on the stand and bespoke tailoring techniques.

Design projects enable students to explore their design ideas from concept through to a final garment, concluding in a whole collection in final year.

Portfolio development includes computer aided design (CAD) training as well as developing traditional drawing skills. Additionally students are introduced to techniques to promote their work such as styling and marketing.

Industrial placements are an important part of the course and allow you to put into context what you've learned and to start planning your career.

Refer to UCA website: www.ucreative.ac.uk For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.

A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed pathways into higher education.

There are progression agreements between this course and the following courses:Greenwich Community College BTEC National Diploma Fashion
Mid Kent College Advanced Diploma Creative & Media
Mid Kent College BTEC National Diploma Art & Design
NNorth West Kent College Foundation Diploma Art & Design
North West Kent College BTEC National Diploma Fashion & Clothing

Advice on courses and careers:- The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students, Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised workshops and 1 to 1 sessions. To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764 m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah Comerford 07515 051509 s.comerford@uel.ac.uk