Entry requirements

Students should normally have a good portfolio, plus one of the following:

• Successful completion of an Art and Design Foundation Course
  
• National Diploma merit profile in a relevant subject
  
• 240 points, to include two GCE/VCE A Levels with grade C in one art or design subject.

All equivalent international qualifications are welcome, as are applications from mature students (21+) with alternative qualifications and/or work experience.

Additional entry information

Applicants should have a strong GCSE profile, including English at grade C, or equivalent.

Career opportunities

Graduates go on to work in a variety of areas within the fashion and textile industry as Fashion Designers, Buyers, Stylists, Illustrators and Trend Forecasters, and often go on to launch their own businesses. Recent employers include companies such as Arcadia Group, Alexander McQueen, Next, George, Donna Karen, Selfridges and Marks and Spencer.

Programme

Fashion Design encompasses a wide range of projects, including briefs from designer labels through to the high street. This enables students to gain specialist design and technical expertise relevant to a range of fashion activities. Design of womenswear, menswear and childrenswear features in a variety of modules, with students developing their work from initial design concept through to the finished garment.

Year One develops fundamental fashion design skills, historical and cultural studies and computer-aided design. Year Two students choose from several optional modules including bra/basques, knitwear, and style and colour prediction. This provides professional attributes and skills for various roles within this challenging and exciting industry. The major project in Year Three gives students an opportunity to set their own briefs and produce a final collection of garments.

Teaching/assessment

Teaching encompasses design studio practice, formal lectures, group seminars, tutorials, exhibition and store visits, presentations and practical workshops. Assessment occurs at the end of each semester with informal critiques held at appropriate times throughout the year.

Fee information

The full-time fees for most DMU undergraduate programmes are £3000 per person, per year. DMU offers many scholarships and bursaries. For more information please visit dmu.ac.uk/fees2006.

Open Days

Art and Design open days are held throughout the year. Please visit dmu.ac.uk/artanddesign or contact us on the number below.

Contact us

Student Recruitment
T: +44 (0)116 257 7555
F: +44 (0)116 250 6281
E: artanddesign@dmu.ac.uk

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