The Fashion Design with Digital Technology BA(Hons) focuses on contemporary fashion design and garment production for womenswear, menswear or unigender, with the specialism of digital technology for fashion, through digital technologies for fashion design, including pattern design software, virtual prototyping, and true-to-life garment visualization. Why study Fashion Design with Digital Technology? * You’ll develop professional skills in fashion design, portfolio techniques, CAD, pattern cutting and garment construction alongside an awareness of sustainable practice. * We’ll support you in the application of industry standard software to explore 3D digital technologies for fashion design, using virtual prototyping and true-to-life garment visualization. * Our industry-facing approach, including the opportunity to undertake a placement year, will help prepare you for a career in this exciting and diverse industry. Professional links and accreditation: This course is accredited by the Textile Institute, a worldwide organisation for textiles, clothing and footwear. This was awarded in June 2017 and is reviewed every five years. The accreditation recognises the quality and excellence of the course’s provision, and that it meets the educational standards required by the relevant specialisations within the Textiles industry. Students who graduate from this course can apply for the professional qualification, Associateship and Chartered Membership of the Textile Institute, after a shorter period of work experience than is usually required, or in some cases directly on graduation. Additional Costs - Materials: Basic materials will be provided during the first and second years of the course, including pattern paper, thread and calico fabric. You’ll need to supply some of your own materials, including sewing equipment, art materials and printing. The costs may vary based on the materials you choose. During your first and second years we endeavour to gain fabric sponsorship for all first and second year projects. If no fabric sponsorship can be gained the maximum cost will be approximately £100 per student in Year 1 and £200 per student in Year 2. In the final year you’ll need to supply the materials you require to produce your major collection. There is no limit on the amount you may wish to spend, however as a guide, costs in recent years have ranged from £200 to £1500 per student for this project.

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