Fashion Styling & Art Direction
Falmouth University
UCAS Code: W234 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
UCAS Code: W234 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
T Level
P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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About this course
Influence the shape of fashion as you take on the world of fashion styling.
In our vibrant studios, future art directors and stylists are busy curating imaginative fashion stories for catwalks, editorial shoots, window displays, fashion films and new immersive spaces. By joining them on this course, you’ll collaborate with fellow creative thinkers and makers from across the University to produce real work for real clients under the expert guidance of passionate lecturers. From garment fitting and editorial art direction to producing advertising campaigns, you’ll develop the skills you need to break into the global fashion industry.
You will:
Develop confidence as a future fashion visionary, committed to harnessing the power of storytelling through multimedia productions
Gain the key practical skills necessary to operate at a professional level in the global styling industry
Engage in debate around the practical and theoretical context of fashion communication
Work on industry-led briefs as part of a collaborative team of supportive, risk-taking global practitioners, in preparation for your future creative career
Create a powerful professional fashion styling portfolio to launch into industry
Have access to enviable facilities, including industrial sewing machines, specialist construction equipment, a dye lab and a contemporary dress and textile archive
Modules
Throughout this degree, you'll learn how to construct powerful fashion stories in real-life visual merchandising environments and fashion shows, as well as immersive 3D digital spaces. You'll become proficient in styling and directing for magazine editorials and advertising campaigns, master garment fitting and construction for runway and celebrity client dressing, and consider the environmental and ethical considerations of the industry.
Year One:
In year one of this degree, you'll take your first steps to becoming a progressive, conscious, professional and courageous practitioner within fashion styling and art direction. You'll start to develop your technical skills, gain an understanding of the varied specialisms within the disciplines and explore storytelling, sustainability, identity and body politics
Modules:
Fashion Foundations
Fashion & Belonging
Thinking & Storytelling
Body Politics
Earth Action
Year Two:
In your second year of the Fashion Styling & Art Direction degree, you'll begin to acquire a tenacious, resilient and visionary set of skills for professional practice. You'll take on real-world briefs guided by icons of industry and embrace new technologies and advanced digital processes.
Modules:
The Fashion Space
The Fashion Show
The Fashion Client
Collaboration
Year Three:
The final year consolidates your ground-breaking creative critical thinking, advanced technical skills and professional practice know-how. Modules will give you the leverage to launch yourself into industry as a visionary fashion stylist and art director.
Modules:
The Fashion Consultant
Breaking Ground
Fashion Visionary
Future Skills
As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. Any students affected will be informed of any changes made directly.
Assessment methods
Assessments can take many forms, including:
Practical projects
Presentations
Portfolios
Critical writing
The Uni
Penryn Campus
The Fashion and Textiles Institute
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