Facilities
London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London, is proud to announce the opening of its new home as part of East Bank, the vibrant cultural quarter for innovation, creativity, and learning situated on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Our specialist facilitites will provide students with a wide variety of equipment, tools and resources including sample and sewing rooms, science laborities, make-up studios, virtual and augmented reality suites and technical workshops. We will also be home to an exceptional fashion library and archive and a wide range of technologies including Garment Visualisation and Wearable Technology.
Please return to this page for to find out more about available at London College of Fashion, East Bank.
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Student at sewing machine in sewing room at Lime Grove, London College of Fashion. Photography by Ideal Insight.
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Students in Lime Grove's print workshop with print works on high table tops. Photography by Ideal Insight.
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Mfundo Mahlangu from BA Cordwainers Footwear- Product Design and Innovation; Photographer Alys Tomlinson
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Auditorium Classroom, High Holborn Photography by: Ideal Insight
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© Ana Escobar, An image of the LCF library at John Prince's Street © University of Arts London
LCF library and archives
Take a tour of LCF's world renowned fashion library, ideal for research and study.
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Student work by Yvonne Bainton titled 'Sister Ruby: Deco Jubilee' | BA(Hons) Cordwainers Footwear | London College of Fashion | 2021
Cordwainers
Discover more about the history of Cordwainers College and the facilities and archives available at LCF.
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Digital Anthropology Lab Credit: Hanna Puskarz
Research facilities
Researchers have the opportunity to access a wide range of facilities ran by expert technicians. Our specialist research centres also offer advice and technician support..
Resources for students
Technical services
Specialist technical teams play a key role throughout your time here. They will be teaching essential parts of your course curriculum and providing guidance in a range of processes from traditional craft to innovative digital practice. Technical teams also manage the various specialist resources and stores across LCF.
Virtual learning
At LCF, on-campus activity is enhanced through E-learning, which supports flexible and independent learning. The ‘Virtual Learning Environment’ (VLE) allows you to participate in a wide range of projects and collaborate with fellow students, staff and industry. Moodle is the VLE at UAL. This will be the main ‘home’ for your course online and you should ensure to check it regularly.
Digital Learning Labs
The Digital Learning Labs are open to all students at LCF and provide access to a wide range of technologies including 3D Printing, 3D Scanning and Photogrammetry, Digital Fashion and 3D Garment Visualisation, Motion Capture, Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Technology and Physical Computing, 3D Sculpting and Interactive Development and Design.
LCF Learning and Technical Support
Learning Technology Support is a dedicated internal team of support staff and production specialists. They run the Open Access areas at each of LCF's five sites, and have a range of skills and backgrounds, including graphic and web design, desktop publishing, video production and CAD CAM.
LTS has a separate website for current staff and students at the College: LCF Technical Resources. This is the portal to all LCF Technical Resources. You can browse by Site, or by Department. You can also search for a specific subject using the search bar at the top of the page. You can also find guides and lessons on equipment and processes, as well as contact details for associated specialist technical staff.
Online Resources Booking (ORB)
Students can reserve equipment, book inductions, workshops and workspaces using ORB. Please use your UAL Username and Password to log in. If you experience any issues with ORB please visit IT Open Access at any site or contact IT Service Desk.