Term 1, you will study: Introduction to Study in Fashion
This unit introduces you to a range of subjects covered at London College of Fashion. You will investigate different approaches to visual, spoken and written communication. You will begin to explore the specialist pathways to help identify your direction for future studies.
Term 1 and 2, you will study: Cultural and Historical Studies for Fashion
This unit helps to prepare you for the study of fashion and its relationship to culture and history. You will be introduced to a range of ideas relating to art, design, culture and identity, in order to prepare you for undergraduate study at London College of Fashion. You will begin to develop the analytical and communication skills needed to produce academic essays at undergraduate level.
Term 2, you will study: Specialism Studies: Fashion Business and Management
The unit will help you to develop creative and theoretical approaches to fashion business and management. You will be introduced to the importance of research and analysis for investigating and communicating business ideas. This will include practising a range of strategies used in analysing and developing fashion businesses. You will start working more independently to produce a portfolio of written and visual work. This portfolio will show your research and development process.
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Specialism Studies: Fashion Design and Technology
The unit will help you to develop creative and theoretical approaches to fashion design and technology. You will be introduced to the importance of research and analysis for investigating and communicating your ideas. This will include experimenting, analysing and developing your ideas for a range of fashion products. You will start working more independently to produce a portfolio of visual work. This portfolio will show your research and development process.
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Specialism Studies: Fashion Media and Communication
The unit will help you to develop creative and theoretical approaches to fashion media and communication. You will be introduced to the importance of research and analysis for investigating and communicating your ideas. This will include experimenting, analysing and developing your ideas for a range of media outcomes. You will start working more independently to produce a portfolio of visual work. This portfolio will show your research and development process.
Term 2 and 3, you will study: Academic Language and Communication for Undergraduate Study
This unit helps you to develop academic literacy and specialist vocabularies. You will begin to enhance your written and spoken communication skills in line with the academic conventions for undergraduate study at London College of Fashion. You will also develop skills to research, structure and analyse in order to produce a critical essay.
In term 3, you will study: Progression Project
This unit encourages you to take further responsibility for your learning through the construction of your own project – reflecting your personal interest in fashion. Building on knowledge gained in all previous units you will research, develop and evaluate your ideas. You will select and present your work in a visually considered way appropriate to your specialism.