Fashion Designing courses

About BA (hons) Fashion Contour in University of the Arts London

Introduction 

BA (Hons) Fashion Contour students learn technical skills in the design, pattern cutting and construction of lingerie, intimate apparel and swimwear. Students will also develop the professional, research, communication and business skills for a successful career in the fashion industry. 

What to expect 

• The course focuses on building creative skills and abilities, from reviewing and understanding the industry to looking at creativity, as well as understanding innovative technologies and trends. 

• Students will work on the communication and presentation of designs in 2D and 3D, as well as the development of the technical skills of pattern cutting and construction to enable them to take their ideas through to realisation.  

• This course focuses on producing graduates who can make an innovative and visionary contribution to the fashion contour sector. Students will develop the creative, strategic and practical skills to succeed.  

Work experience and opportunities 

Students in the second year have the opportunity to work on a variety of industry set projects. Recent projects have included a diffusion lingerie collection for Coco de Mer, designer collaborations for Debenhams and maternity swimwear for H&M, these opportunities to research and investigate the consumer and market level provides insight into how different businesses work. 

The opportunity to undertake an optional industry placement between the second and final year of the course enhances the employability of students by offering valuable experience and contacts within the industry as well as earning an additional Diploma in Professional Studies qualification.  Past placements have included: Agent Provocateur, Bordelle, Luna Mae, Fleur or England, and Jenny Packham. 

Students also have the opportunity to take part in a variety of internal competitions such as the SET (Student Enterprise Team) Challenge, as well as external competitions including The International Link Award at Mare Di Moda in Cannes, ITS competition, ASBCI Student Innovation Award, and Mercedes Benz International rising stars show. 

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 - 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 80 - 90 overall.
• PTE Academic: 51 - 58 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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