Level 5 Fashion Foundation Degree

This course has a defined focus on design, trend prediction and forecasting in response to the current needs of the fashion industry. There has been an increase in the number of designers being employed who are required to analyse and interpret market needs quickly. These designers are expected to provide only the trend and design aspect of fashion as opposed to pattern cutting and technical skills. We work closely with trend forecasting and design companies on live briefs ensuring our graduates are well prepared for work within the fashion industry.

Throughout this course students will have the opportunity to pursue a variety of different area's applicable to the fashion industry eg. womenswear, menswear and childrenswear design.

Throughout the two years students will undertake regular live projects and attend seminars and exhibitions.

Year 1

• Research & design for fashion
• Approaches to drawing techniques
• Communication techniques for fashion
• Introduction to fashion forecasting & design
• Professional studies
• Pattern cutting and manufacture
• Fashion in society

Year 2

• Fashion forecasting & design
• Sustainable fashion
• Professional development
• Critical study
• Digital presentation of final major project
• Final project: research & proposal
• Final project: realisation

Students must have between 120 and 240 UCAS points from:

• Diploma in Foundation Studies Art & Design
• At least two 'A' Levels at A2, with one in an art & design subject area
• BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in art and design-related subject area
• Progression Diploma with relevant Principal Learning
• Advanced Diploma with relevant Principal or Additional & Specialist Learning (ASL)
• International Baccalaureate

Mature students with relevant experience and/or qualifications, including an Access to HE Diploma within a relevant area, are welcome to apply. You will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of your work.