This award-winning and internationally-recognised course prepares you for a career in fashion. The BA (Hons) Fashion Design is a skills-based course, where you have the opportunity to explore your ideas both two- and three-dimensionally, using a broad variety of techniques and approaches in exciting and challenging projects.

Key study topics include:

• Introduction to design and instruction in pattern and production
• Drawing and portfolio skills
• Computer technology both pattern (computer-aided manufacture) and presentation (computer-aided design)
• Bespoke tailoring and creative cutting techniques
• Introduction into the textile print resource and a collaborative project with Fashion Textiles: Print to design, produce and market a collection
• Work placement and opportunity for international exchange with partner institutions
• Design, development and production of a collection (menswear or womenswear) leading to a catwalk presentation
• Career preparation and professional skills
• Portfolio development.

Accommodation at UCA Rochester

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