About the Courses
Learn about garment design, pattern cutting, prototyping, construction, and computer-aided design (CAD), while investigating materials, embellishments and technical approaches. We will nurture your professional practice through personal development planning, as well as guided research and critical reasoning.
The shift in fashion retailing from high street to online is driving exciting innovations, and you will develop the resilience and skills to respond to new directions in consumer demand. Our experienced academic team work alongside industry professionals to put your learning into context, ensuring that you are ready to take on the challenges of our rapidly changing industry.
Learn about garment design, pattern cutting, prototyping, construction, and computer-aided design (CAD), while investigating materials, embellishments and technical approaches. We will nurture your professional practice through personal development planning, as well as guided research and critical reasoning.
The shift in fashion retailing from high street to online is driving exciting innovations, and you will develop the resilience and skills to respond to new directions in consumer demand. Our experienced academic team work alongside industry professionals to put your learning into context, ensuring that you are ready to take on the challenges of our rapidly changing industry.
Modules
First year
Block 1: Fashion Consumer and Marketplace
Block 2: Design and Development
Block 3: Fashion Lifecycle
Block 4: Sustainable Futures
Second year
Block 1: Buying and Professional Practice
Block 2: Design Innovation and Sustainable Futures
Block 3: Introduction to Global Sourcing Skills
Block 4: Fashion Design Practice
Third year
Block 1 and 2: Sustainable Sourcing and Supply Management and Collaboration with Industry
Block 3 and 4: Major Design Project OR Major Research Project