BA (Hons) Fashion

Year 1 (Level 4):

• Fashion Practice 1A
• Fashion Practice 1B with Sustainability
• Introduction to Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction 1A
• Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction 1B
• Critical Studies 1
• Studio Technologies 1

Year 2 (Level 5):

• Fashion Practice 2A Designing for Industry
• Fashion Practice 2B
• Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction 2A
• Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction 2B
• Critical Studies 2
• Studio Technologies 2

Year 3 (Level 6):

• Fashion Concept Development
• Final Fashion Collection
• Project Proposal
• Fashion Communication and Promotion
• Portfolio and Professional Practice

Admissions criteria 80 UCAS tariff points alongside GCSE grades at A* to C (9-4) (or equivalent) with GCSE Maths (grade C or above) and English (grade C or above). T Level qualifications are accepted, a T Level PASS with a minimum of a grade A*-C (equates to 96 UCAS points). Each applicant is individually interviewed. Admission is also based on your portfolio, interview and relevant work experience. Non-standard applicants will be required to produce evidence of their ability to study at the Higher Education level. Short-course and relevant work experience may be considered. Non-standard applicants will be interviewed and may be required to complete a piece of written work as part of their application. We also consider individual applicants who can demonstrate relevant learning, work/voluntary experience, using our Recognition of Prior Learning process. Please contact the admission team for further information and support.

A range of formative and summative assessment methods are used on the course, determined by the aims and learning outcomes of the programme and of individual modules. The most common method for practical modules is the presentation of a body of work in portfolio or exhibition form, supported by preparatory work, sketchbooks and learning journals. Essays, seminars, reports, critical appraisals and, at level 6, a dissertation or negotiated alternative visual format, form the assessable work in some units. Detailed written and verbal feedback forms an integral part of our teaching, learning and assessment strategy. Formative feedback is delivered through tutorial support and mid-point critiques or reviews. Summative feedback is usually provided in a written format with the opportunity for further verbal clarification. You will be given the opportunity to receive feedback from your peers via critiques and reviews. The feedback is verbal and on occasions written down. This is particularly the case in Studio modules at level 4 and 5 and in the theoretical modules at levels 4 and 5.

Although this course does not directly offer work experience, there are opportunities for you to undertake a work placement or work experience during your time studying on this course. The course and the school also have access to, and productive relationships with, a number of important cultural institutions in the region, including The Bradford Textile Society, The National Science and Media Museum, Cartwright Hall, The Yorkshire Craft Centre, South Square Gallery, Impressions Gallery and Fabric (all in Bradford), Dean Clough in Halifax and The City Art Gallery and the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds.

Successful completion of this course can lead to further study or employment and careers in the creative arts and fashion sector. Careers include:

• Fashion Buyer
• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Forecaster

Other Costs: Approx. £500 Sewing/pattern equipment (fabric shears, pattern master etc), Final collection fabrics and portfolio.

This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.