Fashion Design with Integrated Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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With a pressing need to reduce its environmental impact, the fashion industry is calling for designers who place sustainability and circularity at the forefront. This is your chance to help shape fashion’s future. You’ll explore the environmental, ethical and moral contexts of fashion design as you tackle real- world challenges, learning how to embed responsible practice throughout the process of garment concept and creation – from pattern cutting and construction to curating fashionable, ...Read more

With a pressing need to reduce its environmental impact, the fashion industry is calling for designers who place sustainability and circularity at the forefront. This is your chance to help shape fashion’s future. You’ll explore the environmental, ethical and moral contexts of fashion design as you tackle real- world challenges, learning how to embed responsible practice throughout the process of garment concept and creation – from pattern cutting and construction to curating fashionable, functional and highly original collections that don’t cost the earth.You will:Learn design skills needed to make positive change at the forefront of the creative industries Explore the environmental, ethical and moral challenges of our time in relation to the fashion design sector Have access to resources ranging from specialist industrial sewing and knit machines and ultrasonic welding equipment to screen printing and a natural dye garden Discover the sustainable ways of working in both traditional and digital pattern cutting – including CLO3D Collaborate with likeminded students, expert staff and industry specialists to unlock new ideas, opportunities and networksTackle live briefs from leading brands with a focus on global sustainability Investigate brands and business models to develop professional practice skills Have the opportunity to explore all realms of fashion design, including streetwear, sportswear and functional clothing conceptsGraduate as a confident, innovative and responsible fashion designer, with a career-launching portfolio, look book and final collection

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57/279
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27th
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62nd
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Lillian
16 Dec 24

The students union offers an extensive list of societies which are a great way to make friends. The campus is beautiful and you get to study in Cornwall right by the..Read more

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Naiya
28 Nov 24

Although it's difficult walking up a lot of steep steps everyday, the Penryn campus is beautifully spaced out and everyone is so friendly. The way it's organised in the fashion..Read more

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80 - 120 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£19,950 per year

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Accommodation (Tuke House) Single bed, en-suite - 155.61 (Per Week)

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Lillian
16 Dec 24
Fashion Design - BA (Hons)
The students union offers an extensive list of societies which are a great way to make friends. The campus is beautiful and you get to study in Cornwall right by the...
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Naiya
28 Nov 24
Fashion Design - BA (Hons)
Although it's difficult walking up a lot of steep steps everyday, the Penryn campus is beautifully spaced out and everyone is so friendly. The way it's organised in the fashion...
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Falmouth University
Falmouth University , Falmouth

Falmouth University is a modern learning institution situated in Cornwall....

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Falmouth University
Treliever Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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