You will be introduced to the academic, professional, industrial and commercial challenges of design practice and gain skills such as tailoring and fashion prediction.
On this course you can specialise in menswear, womenswear and or fashion knitwear, and will study a range of topics including fashion illustration, innovative concept development, pattern cutting and computer-aided design (CAD) for fashion and design development.
You will be introduced to the academic, professional, industrial and commercial challenges of design practice and gain skills such as tailoring and fashion prediction.
The first year provides grounding in fashion and design through practical, creative and technical classes and projects, while the second year is more focused, with emphasis on experimentation, in-depth project research and 3D development. In the final year you will set your own briefs and create a final collection of work to showcase your unique vision and talent.
There are opportunities to work with leading brands on live projects, work placements and competition awards, thanks to the course’s unparalleled links with the UK and global apparel industry. We aim to prepare you for a career in a creative multibillion-pound industry where you will need to be innovative, adaptable and forward-thinking.
Key features
We are recognised as one of the country’s most sustainable fashion and textiles schools (Green Gown Awards, 2021) and one of the best fashion schools in the world for 2022 (CEOWORLD, 2022).
Work on live industry projects with a focus on sustainability. Students have recently collaborated with research teams on zero waste pattern cutting and repurposing and have also worked on briefs set by the British Fashion Council, Burberry, Warehouse and New Look.
Enter prestigious national and international competitions to boost your industry exposure. Previous graduates have won a number of accolades at Graduate Fashion Week and received coveted bursaries from historic livery companies.
Talented graduates have recently showcased their collections as part of various fashion weeks and events across the UK and worldwide in destinations such as Shanghai, Dubai and Hong Kong.
At De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), it's our goal to help every student reach their goal, whatever that might be. Studying a postgraduate course with us empowers you to go further in your knowledge and your career.
You can become a specialist within your field, explore your subject area, gain accreditation or change your career trajectory. It is also an ideal way of standing out to potential employers, acting as a stepping stone to more senior or specialised positions.
Our award-winning Careers Team is here to open doors for you with a programme of professional development and industry experience. From one-on-one coaching and a packed calendar of employer events, to a host of exciting opportunities such as DMU Global trips and mentoring from industry professionals, we have your career needs covered.
DMU offers the perfect combination of modern facilities and high-quality teaching, with continual input from leading employers and professional bodies underpinning our academic expertise. Our supportive community of academics, expert advisers and peers will empower you to realise your dreams.
This stimulating course challenges motivated graduates from fashion and textiles disciplines to explore their chosen specialism and take their development to the next level of creative innovation.
The course focuses on evolution and radical change in design. You will explore how design is influenced by cultural, social, critical and historical studies.
The BA (Hons) Fashion: Design, Branding, and Entrepreneurship is a future-focused, design-led and highly practical course that has been carefully created to prepare ambitious students for entrepreneurial careers within the contemporary fashion industry.
We are also aware of fashion’s responsibility to work towards a sustainable, ethical and diverse future. Our briefs and projects respond to this, presenting a true reflection of many of the challenges being faced in the industry today whilst paving the way for the future.
The course has been tailored to help students find their own fashion signature while gaining essential skills in fashion communication and fashion promotion to prepare them for a range of exciting roles within the fashion industry.
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