Course summary

OVERVIEW BA (Hons) Fashion at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) combines creative thinking with technical skill and understanding, enabling our graduates to fulfil professional ambitions in a wide variety of roles across the creative industries and beyond. Visual research, conceptual thinking, material explorations of form and silhouette alongside commercial awareness and professional communication skills enable you to find your creative voice within a supportive and shared fashion experience. The course is forward-looking in its approach, preparing graduates for an ever-evolving industry, meeting the needs of commerciality while embracing ethical responsibility and inclusive design. Determination, adaptability and prepared for change are key attributes of our Fashion graduates. YEAR 0 This course includes a Year 0, which promotes developing practical, technical and creative skills and confidence. Building on your prior experience, you will be introduced to some of our workshops to assist your skill development, with an increasing emphasis on professional standards and independent study. The course places emphasis on your personal commitment to study, while supporting you in your progression. KEY FEATURES

• Study a fast-paced and varied curriculum of fundamental fashion in which the individual student voice is developed through personal choice of research topics, client profiles and garment/collection outcomes

• Core topics referenced within studio projects include contemporary narratives on craft practices and traditional tailoring, creative cut and digital fashion, as well as international relations, social, cultural and gender identities

• Undertake numerous projects during the course that encourage you to take risks with both thinking and making, designing for wide-ranging customer profiles, products, and contexts across the spectrum of fashion

• Through hands-on practical workshops you will undertake design challenges in well-equipped fashion and textile workshops to answer industry-relevant briefs

• Gain industry awareness through lectures and seminars by the staff team as well as external guest speakers, adding context and further understanding to your studies.