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BA (HONS)
FASHIONDESIGN
www.csvpa.com/bafashion
BA (HONS)FASHIONDESIGNAwarded by Kingston Universitywww.csvpa.com/bafashionThe BA (Hons) Fashion Design course at CSVPA is designed to prepare you for a career as a fashion industry professional. It focuses on contemporary fashion design and encourages you to be creative, developing the skills needed to work successfully in the fashion industry.
You will be encouraged, throughout your time with us, to develop your individual identity through your work and have the confidence to respond creatively to a design brief from within any area of the fashion business.
You will gain important industry experience during your second year via work placement. We have designed the course in such as way that as a graduating student we ensure you are accomplished in all areas of research, design development, pattern cutting, garment manufacture and portfolio presentation.
At the end of the 1st and 2nd year, you are guaranteed a place in a fashion show in Cambridge. On successful completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to showcase your final collection at one or more external venues in London and possibly outside the UK.
Our degree is designed in collaboration with and validated by Kingston University, London. All three years of the programme are delivered at CSVPA and on completion you will be awarded the same qualification and certificate as a student who has graduated from Kingston University.
RECENT FASHION SHOW SPONSORS
Jean Paul GaultierVivienne WestwoodJulien MacdonaldBen de LisiValentinoPhilip TreacyKatharine HamnettBetty JacksonLevis StraussBurberry
The facilities here are really good compared to other centres and universities. This place is brilliant; you have your own Mac, no waiting, no restrictions, no pressure, you get your own space. With this space I have freedom . I can express myself.Yukie Lam
BA (HONS) FASHION DESIGN
BA (HONS) FASHION DESIGN BA (HONS) FASHION DESIGN
TEACHING & ASSESSMENTFormative assessment takes place throughout each semester in tutorials, seminars and studio workshops; formative assessment is aimed at improving student learning skills, and developing individual approaches to creative practice. Summative assessment happens at the end of each semester and is used to grade student achievement. Externally moderated, checked and validated by Kingston University, the awarding body.
KEY FACTS
Age 18 years +
Educational Level A levels plus Foundation, Access to Higher Education or equivalent
Language Level IELTS 6.0+ (5.5+ will be considered on an individual basis)
Portfolio Good portfolio of work
Start September
UCAS Code and Duration W230; 3 years
Taught Contact Time Up to 27 hours per week
English Language* Up to 5 hours per week if required
Progression Postgraduate studyCareer options: Design, Styling, Marketing, Manufacturing, Visual Merchandising, Buying and Selling
MODULES OF STUDY
Year one modules Year two modules Year three modules
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
09.00 10.00–13.00 14.00–17.00
Mon
day English
LanguageDesign:• Research• Design
Development
Design:• Research• Design
Development
Tu
esd
ay English Language
Garment ManufactureSewing SkillsDigital Pattern Manipulation
Garment ManufactureSewing SkillsDigital Pattern Manipulation
Wed
nes
day English
LanguageStudy Skills:• Essay
Writing• English
Support
Independent Study
Th
urs
day English
LanguagePattern Cutting Pattern Cutting
Frid
ay English Language
Design:• Research• Design
Development
Critical & Contextual Studies
WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE IN MY PORTFOLIO?Your portfolio is the chance to show us your skills and your passion and as a guide we would like to see some, but not necessarily all, of the following:
• drawing of any kind
• project and self-initiated work, to include work in progress or finished pieces, showcasing a level of visual skill and creativity
• evidence of primary and secondary research, which might include information from reference books, magazines, exhibition or museum visits
• your thinking and development process in sketchbooks or notebooks, including reflective thinking
• personal ideas and areas of interest (if fashion is your passion, show us)
• experimentation with a range of different media and materials, showing evidence of innovative thinking where possible
• a breadth of interest in and exploration of a range of art and design disciplines
• evidence of cultural awareness, identifying social and cultural influences on your work.
If you are submitting your portfolio digitally, you should include between 10–15 images in total, showcasing a range of work, which might include sketchbook pages.
This is a sample timetable for a Year 1 student. Subject to change.
* additional hours on top of taught contact time
Design ProcessFashion Projects 1Technical Skills 1History of Fashion
Collaborative and Professional PracticeFashion Projects 2Technical Skills 2Fashion Design Research: Concepts, Ideas and Theories
Design Product PreparationDesign ProjectFashion Projects 3Collection Portfolio ProjectDissertation
BA (HONS) FASHION DESIGNDirect entry to Year 3
Subject to meeting entry requirements you can also join directly onto the final year of our Kingston University awarded degree. At the begining of the course you will focus on your reseach and writing skills in preparation for entering onto the final year. Once completed you will focus on a number of short ‘warm up’ projects followed by your final collection, which is mostly self-directed. You will develop your final collection in line with your career expectations and you will also present your work digitally, in the form of a professional portfolio and, in some cases, a short promotional video. On successful completion of the course you will have the opportunity to showcase your work at one or more external venues, in London and possibly outside of the UK.
KEY FACTS
Age 20 years +
Educational Level A levels plus 3-year diploma, HND, Foundation degree or equivalent
Language Level IELTS 6.5+ (6.0+ will be considered on an individual basis)
Portfolio Strong portfolio of work, experiences in UK art and design practices
Start September
Course Length 1 year
Taught Contact Time Up to 27 hours per week
English Language* Up to 5 hours per week if required
Progression Postgraduate studyCareer options: Design, Styling, Marketing, Manufacturing, Visual Merchandising, Buying and Selling
* additional hours on top of taught contact time
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATIONLeading to Year 1 of BA (Hons) Fashion Designwww.csvpa.com/access
If you already know you want to study Fashion Design at degree level here at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts, then this programme is ideal, as it will give you guaranteed progression onto our Kingston University awarded degree, upon successful completion. It will provide you with an opportunity to prepare for degree-level study whilst refining your skills and developing your portfolio of work, to support your transition onto Year 1 of BA (Hons) Fashion Design.
With a guaranteed place on our degree and the prospect of our uniquely personalised, supportive and flexible teaching structure around you, this two term programme provides the perfect springboard to a career in fashion design.
KEY FACTS
Age 17 years +
Educational Level Successful completion of senior high school with A levels or equivalent
Language Level January: IELTS 5.0+ September: IELTS 4.5+
Portfolio Evidence of commitment in area
Start JanuarySeptember: Exenteded Access to Higher Education
Course Length 2 terms (January start)3 terms (Extended programme, September start)
Taught Contact Time Up to 25 hours per week
English Language* Up to 5 hours per week if required
Progression BA (Hons) Fashion Design at CSVPA
TEACHING & ASSESSMENTEach course component will be summatively assessed at the end of each semester. Formative and summative assessment includes peer presentation, project work, research sketchbooks and portfolio work. Assessment is based on an evaluation of the level of achievement in relation to the aims and learning.
SUBJECTS STUDIED
Photography
Presentation Skills
Academic English
Drawing for Research
Technical Skills in Fashion Design
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
09.00 10.00–13.00 14.00–17.00
Mon English
LanguageDrawing Research and
Study skills
Tu
es English Language
Major Project in Fashion Independent Study
Wed English
LanguageWorkshop Day Fashion Workshop Day Fashion
Th
urs English
LanguageIndependent Study Drawing for Research
Fri English
LanguageSpecialist Day Major Project Fashion
Specialist Day Major Project Fashion
* additional hours on top of taught contact time
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To enquire contact: Central AdmissionsCambridge Education GroupKett House, Station RoadCambridge CB1 2JH, United KingdomTelephone +44 (0) 1223 345698Email [email protected]