First year:
You’ll explore current hot topics in the industry and the shift towards embracing greener and more ethically-aware processes and products. We’ll also look at fashion from the 19th century to the present day.
You will cover how the fashion industry works and how ideas are communicated – from leading design houses through to low-cost high street and online brands.
There will be practical design work in response to a range of briefs. The technical skills you will develop include pattern cutting, garment construction and CAD drawing.
Second year:
We’ll explore topics such as trend forecasting and market segmentation – ideal if you want to specialise in these fields. You’ll look at the key skills needed for other roles as well. It could include designing, manufacturing, buying, marketing and distribution.
You will produce a portfolio of work that reflects your chosen specialism. There will also be a substantial industry-facing fashion project, where you will put your knowledge into practice.
You’ll also build professional skills through working on your CV, presentation and interview simulations, and developing your online presence.
Third year:
You will research an industry-based brief, write a proposal outlining your ideas, and produce a timeline for the project. It will also involve exploring design and prototype sampling and the equipment and materials you’ll need.
You’ll plan and implement a professionally staged event. This will enable you to use your creativity and skills such as organisation, time management, team-working and problem-solving.
There will be a structured portfolio presentation, where you’ll reflect on your professional fashion practice and share your insights.
First year:
You’ll explore current hot topics in the industry and the shift towards embracing greener and more ethically-aware processes and products. We’ll also look at fashion from the 19th century to the present day.
You will cover how the fashion industry works and how ideas are communicated – from leading design houses through to low-cost high street and online brands.
There will be practical design work in response to a range of briefs. The technical skills you will develop include pattern cutting, garment construction and CAD drawing.
Second year:
We’ll explore topics such as trend forecasting and market segmentation – ideal if you want to specialise in these fields. You’ll look at the key skills needed for other roles as well. It could include designing, manufacturing, buying, marketing and distribution.
You will produce a portfolio of work that reflects your chosen specialism. There will also be a substantial industry-facing fashion project, where you will put your knowledge into practice.
You’ll also build professional skills through working on your CV, presentation and interview simulations, and developing your online presence.
Third year:
You will research an industry-based brief, write a proposal outlining your ideas, and produce a timeline for the project. It will also involve exploring design and prototype sampling and the equipment and materials you’ll need.
You’ll plan and implement a professionally staged event. This will enable you to use your creativity and skills such as organisation, time management, team-working and problem-solving.
There will be a structured portfolio presentation, where you’ll reflect on your professional fashion practice and share your insights.
Academic year
The course operates on a modular basis, typically the majority of modules are 20 and 40 academic credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
The course operates on a modular basis, typically the majority of modules are 20 and 40 academic credit modules. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
Professional body accreditation
Accreditation is the approval of a programme, giving holders of the programme's award exemption from the academic requirements for a Textile Institute professional qualification.
Upon the recommendation of the Professional Qualifications Committee the Governing Council of The Textile Institute agree to accredit this programme as fulfilling the academic requirements for the Associateship of the Textile Institute.
Professional body accreditation
Accreditation is the approval of a programme, giving holders of the programme's award exemption from the academic requirements for a Textile Institute professional qualification.
Upon the recommendation of the Professional Qualifications Committee the Governing Council of The Textile Institute agree to accredit this programme as fulfilling the academic requirements for the Associateship of the Textile Institute.