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Fashion Design

Istituto Marangoni London

UCAS Code: W230 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Istituto Marangoni London

UCAS Code: W230 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B

Pass

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H4,H4,H4,H4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

Scottish Higher

B,B,B

UCAS Tariff

80

About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Fashion design

Today’s fashion designers are catalysts of creativity, forming new trends, responding to consumer demands, industry developments and new technology, from initial design right through to the finished garment. Nurturing original style, this three year full time course trains highly skilled designers for the engaging fashion industry. Participants learn how to create collections from an accurate analysis of the market, the trends, materials and fabrics, as well as translating ideas and inspiration derived from any form, concept, or art, or simply from their own experiences, successfully combining a personal vision with industry needs, or brand design strategies. The Fashion Design course moves through key aspects of illustration and graphic design techniques including the study of form, colour, pattern drafting and draping, and an accurate analysis of clothing manufacturing through deconstruction.

With a solid base in the fashion system participants are introduced to many aspects of the industry, not only in the principles of fashion business, brand identity, positioning and marketing, but also interpreting art and craft in fashion, production, retail, consumer habits, and trends. Research approaches to creative and original product development are key throughout. Participants of the Fashion Design course are encouraged to experiment with new approaches in the industry that are evolving today, including renewable and sustainable resources, innovative materials and new technologies, building an individual style and nurturing creative and professional abilities. Studies heritage design and fashion culture provide the necessary skills to make a critical assessment of a brand’s or client’s lifestyle and legacy, while communication skills provide a professional approach in the negotiation and presentation of ideas to companies and new clients, accompanied by a professional portfolio of work. By the third year participants work as independent practitioners, and with the constant support of a faculty team of industry experts, are encouraged to participate in international fashion talent competitions during in the course.
A professionally produced fashion show and graduation showcase event introduces collections or portfolios to a selected audience of leading fashion experts, journalists, bloggers, designers and head-hunters – a unique experience opening up industry networking and career opportunities.

This fashion course forms the base of all three year fashion design study pathways. With fashion design as the core subject, participants select from different pathways to specialise in a chosen area of interest, responding to individual creative flair and passion.

This course is also available as a BA (Hons) four year course (including placement sandwich year)* **

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£16,600
per year
England
£16,600
per year
EU
£24,400
per year
International
£24,400
per year
Northern Ireland
£16,600
per year
Republic of Ireland
£16,600
per year
Scotland
£16,600
per year
Wales
£16,600
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Istituto Marangoni London

Department:

Fashion

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What students say

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60%
Fashion design

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Design studies

Teaching and learning

56%
Staff make the subject interesting
72%
Staff are good at explaining things
68%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
68%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

67%
Library resources
54%
IT resources
64%
Course specific equipment and facilities
42%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

After graduation

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