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Immerse yourself in the world of fashion design with Kingston University’s prestigious BA in Fashion. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the creative and technical skills to become a future leader in the fashion industry, fostering innovation, a strong conceptual foundation, and industry-ready expertise.
Key Features:
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Concept Development and Design Process: Explore the entire fashion design process, from trend research and concept development to sketching, patternmaking, garment construction, and collection development. Develop a strong design aesthetic and refine your technical skills.
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Technical Expertise: Master the fundamentals of fashion design, including draping, patternmaking, tailoring, and various textile manipulation techniques. Gain a solid understanding of fabric properties, garment construction methods, and the latest digital design tools.
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Materiality and Sustainability: Explore sustainable practices and innovative materials within fashion design. Learn to select eco-friendly materials, create zero-waste patterns, and design for longevity and ethical production.
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Global Fashion Perspective: Gain exposure to the international fashion industry through guest lectures, potential study abroad opportunities, and participation in fashion events or design competitions (program-dependent).
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Professional Preparation: Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your career in fashion design. Learn about portfolio development, self-promotion strategies, and potential career paths within various fashion sectors.
This program is ideal for students with a strong passion for fashion design and a desire to develop their creative and technical skills. Graduates emerge as versatile fashion designers prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- Womenswear or menswear design
- Fashion collections for specific markets (e.g., sportswear, activewear, high fashion)
- Fashion accessories design (bags, shoes, jewelry)
- Costume design for theater or film
- Freelance fashion design
- Design positions within fashion brands and companies
- Sustainable fashion design and consulting
- Further studies in fashion design, fashion marketing, or related fields (e.g., fashion technology, textile design)
Notes
For non-EU students it is recommended to apply before the deadline.
Application deadline for EU students is mid January.
Location: Kingston School of Art, Knights Park.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,850.
Admissions Requirements
American High School / Secondary School Diploma with minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Additional requirements:
Grade 3 or above in at least two Advanced Placement Tests ( AP requirements depend on the applicant and the subject he or she wishes to study, for example English Literature requires AP English Literature).
OR: SAT Subject test in above subject area, with a score of 550+
OR: Honours class credits or college credits in the subject areas, with a score of B.
Students with the Diploma but no AP work, SAT Subject scores, Honours class or College Credits may apply for a Foundation programme
Portfolio in digital format, 15-20 pages in length and show us the four values of questioning, curiosity, technical ability, and enthusiasm.
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