BA (Hons) Fashion
Lincoln, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
BA (Hons) Fashion is a 'classically constructed' degree that focuses on the essential partnership between innovative design and technical excellence.
In line with the contemporary fashion industry, the programme encourages students to consider sustainable approaches to their practice, exploring the relationship between good design and timeless fashion.
The programme aims to give students the opportunity to explore traditional and creative pattern cutting (including zero waste approaches), tailoring, CLO 3D modelling/draping on the stand, specialist finishing, fabric sourcing, handling and embellishment, and digital fabric print. In addition to 3D fashion skills, students can study the fashion design process, traditional and digital visual communication and portfolio development, in addition to other areas such as fashion trends and styling.
The University's well-equipped fashion workshops (run by on-site technical staff) and design studios provide an ideal setting for students to flourish creatively.
As part of their professional development students are expected to engage in external opportunities during their three years on the programme. These typically include internships, international competitions, collaborative projects and exhibitions, and more. External activities are supported by the academic team or University Careers and Employability service.
As creative and academic excellence, employability, and personal wellbeing are at the heart of the programme, learning and teaching has been carefully developed to inspire, nurture, and cultivate individual talent within a supportive environment. The course aims to produce graduates who are prepared on both a personal and professional level for a successful career within fashion or related industries.
This programme is also available with an Arts Foundation Year, which can provide an alternative route of entry onto the full degree programme.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
Admissions
Curriculum
How You Study
During the first year, teaching emphasises creative and technical knowledge, introducing students to the core areas essential to 2D and 3D ideas development. This is taken further in the second year, where students are introduced to conceptual and innovative approaches to fashion, advanced techniques in garment development, portfolio presentation, and critical and cultural knowledge.
In the final year, the programme focuses on the refinement and promotion of each student's individual design aesthetic. Students produce a final collection of work, a portfolio, and contextual written study.
Studio practice is a key element of this course, and students will have the opportunity to spend a lot time in a creative fashion workshop environment. Teaching and learning experiences may include lectures, workshops, seminars, and group tutorials. Students can also benefit from one-to-one surgeries, portfolio reviews, and self-initiated work experience. A comprehensive library of fashion technical and design processes supports students to work at their own pace.
First Year
- Contextual Studies 1 (Core)
- Fashion and Communication (Core)
- Fashion Skills 1 (Core)
- Fashion Skills 2 (Core)
Second Year
- Contextual Studies 2 (Core)
- Creative Development 1 (Core)
- Creative Development 2 (Core)
- Fashion and Industry (Core)
Third Year
- Contextual Studies 3 (Core)
- Final Collection Stage 1 (Core)
- Final Collection Stage 2 (Core)
- Professional Profile (Core)
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
As this course aims to develop a wide range of practical and intellectual skills, assessment is varied and includes presentations, written projects, individual and group practical work, projects, and portfolios, in addition to academic essays.
There are no formal end-of-year examinations. Throughout the degree, students are assessed through their production of practical and written work.
Assessment Feedback
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to students promptly - usually within 15 working days after the submission date.
Methods of Assessment
The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module. Examples of assessment methods that are used include coursework for example including design project work and presentations; and written assignments. The weighting given to each assessment method may vary across each academic year. The University of Lincoln aims to ensure that staff return in-course assessments to students promptly.
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Program Outcome
How You Study
During the first year, teaching emphasises creative and technical knowledge, introducing students to the core areas essential to 2D and 3D ideas development. This is taken further in the second year, where students are introduced to conceptual and innovative approaches to fashion, advanced techniques in garment development, portfolio presentation, and critical and cultural knowledge.
In the final year, the programe focuses on the refinement and promotion of each student's individual design aesthetic. Students produce a final collection of work, a portfolio, and contextual written study.
Studio practice is a key element of this course, and students will have the opportunity to spend a lot time in a creative fashion workshop environment. Teaching and learning experiences may include lectures, workshops, seminars, and group tutorials. Students can also benefit from one-to-one surgeries, portfolio reviews, and self-initiated work experience. A comprehensive library of fashion technical and design processes supports students to work at their own pace.
Scholarships and Funding
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This course is designed to prepare graduates for a wide range of careers within the fashion and the wider creative industries. Graduate careers are extensive and have included womenswear and menswear design, fashion styling, film and TV costume, fashion PR, marketing and social media, constructed textiles, digital and traditional print design, embroidery design, tailoring, and education, amongst others.