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Campus: London (Arts University Plymouth)
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Qualification: Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Overview
The BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation is a comprehensive four-year creative journey that transforms your passion for fashion into professional expertise. Starting with a dedicated Foundation year at our London campus, you will build essential design skills and creative confidence before advancing to the degree level. This program encourages you to develop your unique design identity while mastering the technical skills required to design, construct, and showcase innovative fashion collections.
What You Will Study
The course emphasizes hands-on studio work, technical proficiency, and creative conceptualization. Core topics typically include:
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Foundation Year: Developing drawing, 2D and 3D design skills, textile experimentation, and preparing a strong design portfolio.
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Garment Construction & Pattern Cutting: Mastering the technical skills needed to turn 2D concepts into 3D garments, including draping and tailoring.
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Design & Concept Development: Exploring fashion history, researching trends, and developing cohesive, original design collections.
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Sustainable Fashion: Understanding ethical production methods and integrating sustainability into modern fashion design.
Future Prospects
This intensive program fully prepares you to enter the competitive world of fashion design with a professional portfolio.
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Career Opportunities: Graduates are ready for roles such as fashion designer, pattern cutter, garment technologist, independent fashion entrepreneur, or fashion illustrator.
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