School of Media and Communication
Introducing: School of Media and Communication
Why choose the School of Media and Communication?
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Credit: DAP-Lab DAP-Lab, Metakimosphere installation by DAP-Lab
Cross-disciplinary practice
We champion the values of collaboration, openness and communication to build opportunities between communities and disciplines. Working across platforms and borders, we generate creative solutions to critical issues of our times. Our unique curriculum leverages partnerships between LCF’s Schools, programmes and across UAL to enhance students learning and develop communities of practice.
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Microsoft x LCF: Future of Fashion Incubator, Oval Space/ @ Jason Purple
Industry collaborations
The rich networks and partnerships of the School provide opportunities to engage meaningfully with industry as well as with local and global perspectives. Students are exposed to industry-connected briefs and live projects, placements, competitions and global mobility opportunities, all of which better prepare them for jobs of the future.
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© University of Arts London, The Anti-fragile Collective event, 2020
Knowledge Exchange
Through our Knowledge Exchange, we are pioneering new ways of collaborating with our industry, third sector and communities, based on shared values of co-creation, collaboration and exchange. Working with industry and our alumni, we are empowering students to challenge, inform and innovate our disciplines.
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Credit: © Costas Kazantzis, Greta Gandossi, Maria Bika and Yuan Yu Chen Feng © Costas Kazantzis, Greta Gandossi, Maria Bika and Yuan Yu Chen Feng, HUCK by Costas Kazantzis, Greta Gandossi, Maria Bika and Yuan Yu Chen Feng
Research community
Research and innovation are a catalyst for the work of the School, focusing on issue-based projects that deliver societal, cultural, political and economic impact. Our students learning experience is enriched by LCF’s world-leading researchers and centres including The Digital Anthropology Lab, Centre for Fashion Curation and Centre for Sustainable Fashion.
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© University of Arts London, Creative Lab – Costume / Dance / Technology, Arcade East 2017
Teaching and learning innovation
Through teaching and learning innovation, we ensure relevance and a future-facing approach to all of our courses. We constantly explore and expand the application of media and technology to define their role in future practices and context. We develop flexible learning models to prepare for new modes of working, portfolio careers and life-long learning.
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© University of London, Creative Lab – Costume / Dance / Technology, Arcade East 2017
Staff profiles
Our academic staff are leading practitioners and researchers who push the boundaries of their disciplines and pioneer innovative approaches and new perspectives. Coming from a diverse range of cultural and professional backgrounds, they bring their unique expertise and knowledge across all spheres of media, communication and performance.
Undergraduate courses
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Student work by Stephanie Shaw | BA (Hons) 3D Effects for Performance and Fashion | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) 3D Effects for Performance and Fashion
The 3D effects course will prepare you for a career as a costumier or prop designer for TV, film, performance and fashion.
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Student work by Poppy Lees | BA (Hons) Costume for Performance | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Costume for Performance
This costume for performance course prepares students for a career working with costume and fashion in the performance industry, by learning a specialist subject in the heart of a thriving cultural capital city.
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Still from Alone Together by Jariel Ann | BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion
Explore the role of creative direction within fashion communication on this undergraduate course, which prepares you to become a skilled and imaginative creative professional.
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Student work by Emma Martin | BA (Hons) Fashion Imaging and Illustration | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Fashion Imaging and Illustration
A fashion Illustration course, equipping the next generation of creative communicators with traditional and new image-making techniques.
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Student interpretation of the digital imprint of social media | BA (Hons) Fashion Media Practice and Criticism | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Critical Practice in Fashion Media
This course, part fashion theory and part practical production, teaches students to be actively and critically engaged with the fast-paced fashion media.
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BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism and Content Creation | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism and Content Creation
This fashion journalism degree teaches the core skills to become a professional journalist, critic, broadcaster and writer in a rapidly evolving sector.
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Image by Harry Nathan | BA (Hons) Fashion Photography | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Fashion Photography
This fashion photography undergraduate degree prepares students to become professional and original image makers in the fashion industry.
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Cecilie Bahnsen campaign by Sigita Bendikaite | BA (Hons) Public Relations and Communication | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Fashion Public Relations and Communication
This course equips students for an exciting career in fashion PR and communications within an agency or brand.
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Student work by Yi Tian | BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Production | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Production
This fashion styling course teaches fashion styling and production, collaborative practice and helps students establish a style, genre and signature to become professional stylists and fashion consultants.
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Image by Jiyoon Lee | BA (Hons) Hair and Make-up for Fashion | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London
BA (Hons) Hair and Make-up for Fashion
This Hair and Make-up for Fashion undergraduate degree equips students with the specialist skills needed to become sought after make-up artists and hair stylists.
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BA (Hons) Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Performance. Student work titled, 'Good Grief', by Georgia Olive.
BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance
This course teaches the specialist skills to become a make-up and prosthetic artist for performance.
Postgraduate courses
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MA Costume Design for Performance. Student work by Timon Imfeld.
MA Costume Design for Performance
This costume design course develops confident and experimental practitioners who push the boundaries of costume, both for live performance and film.
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MA Fashion Cultures and Histories visual identity by Open Practice
MA Fashion Cultures and Histories
MA Fashion Cultures and Histories offers students an opportunity to study cultures of fashion and dress through the lens of critical fashion history and theory.
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MA Fashion Curation final project, Xinyi Li 2018-19
MA Fashion Curation
This postgraduate fashion curation course explores both theoretical and practical aspects of curating contemporary fashion and historical dress.
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MA Fashion Journalism. Project titled, 'Around Us magazine No1' by student, Ke Zhang.
MA Fashion Journalism
This fashion journalism masters course equips students with the skills to become an articulate and aware fashion writer in the current media landscape.
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Digital installation for the LCF2021 Summer Show at Victoria House | London College of Fashion | University of Arts London | Photography by Ana Blumenkron
MA Fashion Media and Communication
This dynamic, practice-based course has been created to produce leaders in the field of fashion media and communication. Students will engage with new and emerging technologies to envision, plan and design fashion environments, experiences, events and installations.
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MA Fashion Photography. Still from I, Unfolded by Phoebe Guo.
MA Fashion Photography
This fashion photography postgraduate degree prepares students to become professional and original image makers in the fashion industry.
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MA Fashion, Film and Digital Production. Student work titled, 'POLYPHONY' by Yuan YCF.
MA Fashion, Film and Digital Production
MA Fashion, Film and Digital Production aims to stimulate and cultivate innovative media practitioners and film and image makers.
SMC in stories
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The garment is adorned in red and blue roses representing truth, trust and passion. The ribbons running through the design symbolise the linking of the communities that make up Greater London. This element was designed by London College of Fashion, First Ever Ceremonial Garment Created for High Sheriff of Greater London
First official ceremonial garment for High Sheriffs of Greater London has been designed and created in collaboration with London College of Fashion, Making for Change, and Fine Cell Work.
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LCFMA22 at Victoria House Basement - Photography by Eilwen Jones @eilijonesphotography LCFMA22 Exhibition, Catwalk and Showroom at London Fashion Week
For the first time, LCF hosted its MA22 show at Victoria House Basement, in Bloomsbury Square, on-schedule at London Fashion Week.
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LCFMA22. Artwork by Daniela Di Martino LCFMA22: Celebrating postgraduate study at London Fashion Week for the first time
For the first time, LCF will be hosting its MA22 show at Victoria House Basement, in Bloomsbury Square, as part of the official London Fashion Week (LFW) schedule.
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Backstage, Show at Sadler's Wells 2016 - MA Costume Design for Performance at LCF Costume Design alumni get together at LCF for exclusive in conversation
Emmy nominated Costume alumna Lynsey Moore is joined by fellow costume designer and alumna Lara Jensen for an exclusive in conversation for LCF students.
