Leeds College of Art & Design BA (Hons) Fashion & Clothing

Leeds College of Art & Design

BA (Hons) – Fashion & Clothing

Entry Year

2007

Qualification

BA (Hons)

UCAS Codes

Route A – W221 

Route B – E231 

Course Contact

Susan Dillon

Location

Blenheim Walk Building 

What’s it all about?
  

Our stimulating and creative approach to fashion will encourage you to build self-confidence in all aspects of design and production and their associated skills and disciplines.

 

 

We believe in offering you the opportunity to take your own creativity to the highest level through the use of a disciplined approach to design. We do this by encouraging a thorough understanding of the culture of fashion and the processes involved in designing, producing and marketing garments.

 

 

See work produced on the course by clicking here.

First year modules

 

 Compulsory modules:

• Creative Design for Fashion

• Experimental Production

• Professional Studies

• Computer Applications

• Critical Studies

 

Optional modules:

One of the following must be studied:

• 3-Dimensional Decorative Surfaces

• Introduction to Millinery and Fashion Accessories

• Fabrics for Fashion

• Introduction to Corsetry

 

 

Second year modules

 

Compulsory modules:

• Application of Design

• Innovative Production

• Management

• Critical Studies

 

Optional modules:

• Fashion Promotions

• Computer-Aided Design

• Menswear

• Grading

• Fashion Accessories

• Sportswear

• Lingerie

• Fabric Innovation & Knit

 

 

Third year modules

 

Compulsory modules:

• Directional Research

• Final Project

• Portfolio

• Dissertation

 

 

Will I get to do a work placement?

 

Work placement is covered in year two. Recent placements in various areas of the fashion industry have included Jonathan Saunders, designer (London), New Look design studio (London), Mix Mag, Bliss Magazine (London), Grattans design studio (Bradford), Armani’s buying office (London), Nicole Fahri design studio (London), Amanda Wakeley, Paul Smith, Closer Magazine, Alexander McQueen, ITV and Burberry ltd.

 

 

How is the Course Assessed?

 

Assessment is coursework-based.

 

 

Will I get to go anywhere interesting?

 

As part of the programme we offer students the opportunity to visit fashion capitals such as Paris, New York and London. The location varies each year.

 

 

Are there any additional costs?

 

We offer a number of trips that are paid for by the student. In addition, art materials and possibly a sewing machine and computer are useful to enable students to study at home, but these are not essential.

 

 

What resources are available to me?

 

We have professional base rooms for each year group and a main shared factory space for manufacture and production.

 

 

European links

 

The course participates in the College’s Erasmus student exchange scheme.

 

 

Electives

 

The College programme includes electives in Printmaking, 3D, Photography, Video, Visual Studies, Languages, Jewellery, Multi-culturalism and Gender Studies.

 

 

Is this course for me?

 

If you want to study at degree level on a course that involves fashion design and production, this course may be for you.

 

 

Progression and career opportunities

 

Our graduates have moved on to a wide variety of creative careers in the fashion industry from design to PR. Some also go on to build their own businesses. Some have gone to work for designers such as Jonathan Saunders, Vivienne Westwood, Russell Sage and Hussein Chalayan. Others now work for Moda in Pelle, Vicky Martin, Fashion Group, Umbro and Action Apparel.

 

 

Student Testimonial

 

“If you are determined, committed, and willing to put your effort into something, you will succeed.”

 

Belash Bagheran

 

 

Entry Requirements

 

You should be at least 18 years old with one of the following:

a)     Passes in 5 different subjects at GCSE / A Level.  At least 2 of these should be at A Level.  GCSE’s must be at Grades A-C, and include English Language.  In most cases a Diploma in Foundation Studies is also required.

b)     AVCE Art & Design, or a National Diploma in a design area related to that being applied for, plus three GCSE passes at Grade C or above in other subjects, including English Language

c)     Qualifications and/or experience equivalent to the above, which implies an equal capability to succeed on the course.  For example, we accept an Access to Higher Education qualification specialising in Art & Design, or the International Baccalaureate as equivalent to A Levels.

 

How To Apply 

Please see the How to Apply section of this website

 

How Do I Find Out More?

For further information on all of our courses, contact our Student Advice Team.

 

Tel: 0113 202 8000
Email: info@leeds-art.ac.uk

 

The Student Advice Team can offer you detailed course information, advice on which course(s) may suit you and how to apply, careers advice, and information on issues such as financial assistance and accommodation. You can phone or email, and you are also welcome to drop in from Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 4.30pm, if you would like to speak to someone in person.

You can also come and visit the College at one of our Open Events. See the Events & News section of this website, or contact Marketing on 0113 202 8000.