FOUNDATION DEGREE (FdA) WITH OPTIONAL 1 YEAR TOP-UP TO BA(Hons) FASHION

This exciting course has been designed to lead to a number of relevant career pathways and balances the development of creative skills, such as pattern cutting, tailoring, material sourcing and drawing, with the provision of knowledge of design, production and an understanding of the business of the fashion industry.

Students will be required to consider the ethical and sustainable aspects of their discipline and may undertake work placements in the creative industries. Teamwork and collaboration are encouraged. Upon successful completion of this Foundation Degree students may progress to BA (Hons) Fashion Level Three at NUCA.

LEVEL ONE

Level One introduces the fundamentals of fashion design and business. Students acquire new skills and devise original concepts through study and practice, which will focus on materials, processes, techniques and connections.

Individuals develop their own visual language and gain an understanding of fashion in a range of applications. They are introduced to historical and theoretical issues that relate to Fashion Design.

LEVEL TWO

By concentrating on independent projects and focusing on theoretical problem solving, students will develop their own style that will set them out from the crowd. Studies are designed to align with industrial or commercial projects.

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL

Teaching is delivered by highly qualified professionals possessing a thorough understanding of the subject and its significance within the creative sector. NUCA’s facilities, design tools, production technologies and workshops are second to none.

We are confident that graduates will successfully find entry-level creative roles in the fashion industry and will be able to apply their skills into wider creative media industries.