Fashion Design, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Turn heads and change minds as you steer the industry toward a more sustainable future.This course is designed to enable and empower the next generation of fashion designers, with a focus on positively addressing the industry’s environmental and social impact. Working with expert staff, like-minded peers and industry collaborators in an inclusive environment, you’ll become an innovative and responsible fashion designer.Tackling real world challenges with the support of expert staff and industry contributors, you’ll explore the environmental, ethical and moral contexts of fashion design; embrace the sustainable opportunities within traditional and digital practices and collaborate with students and professionals to develop innovative clothing concepts.You will:Learn design skills needed to make positive change at the forefront of the creative industries Explore the environmental, ethical and moral challenges of our time in relation to the fashion design sector Have access to resources ranging from specialist industrial sewing and knit machines and ultrasonic welding equipment to screen printing and a natural dye garden Discover the sustainable ways of working in both traditional and digital pattern cutting – including CLO3D Collaborate with students across the Fashion & Textiles Institute and the wider University to unlock new ideas, opportunities and networks Tackle live briefs from leading brands with a focus on the UN Sustainability Goals Investigate brands and business models to develop professional practice skills Have the opportunity to explore all realms of fashion design, including streetwear, sportswear and functional clothing concepts Graduate with a career-launching portfolio, lookbook, final collection and promotional materials