Unlike many of the mainstream universities and specialist colleges, JCA will provide you with most of the things needed to undertake your fashion studies, including fair use access to basic materials, such as calico, some fabrics and trimmings where elsewhere you may need to purchase. At the start of your course you will be supplied with an introductory kit, which will include many of the art materials needed to undertake your general art and fashion illustration activities, in addition you will be provided with some key sewing and pattern making equipment for you practical fashion and make activities. Beyond the basics, you may then want to, as part of your wider portfolio development, select and use specialist materials and finishing’s, particularly for your final project. You will need to budget for this as this will be in addition to your fees, however in our experience we believe that material costs are unlikely to exceed £250 in year one, £300 in year 2 but depending on the materials you choose to work with, we would recommend budgeting £500 to £750 in year three (your final year) to cover the production costs associated with your course and the final collection. This will include things like fabrics, pattern cutting paper some toiling fabrics and printing (Optional).