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The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.
Two A Level Passes at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include Art, Design, English, and Maths);
a Pass Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;
Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma preferred subject Art & Design;
Pass at UAL Extended Diploma; Access Diploma or 64 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
64 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 160 old UCAS tariff points) from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;
or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma;
and three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4.
Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements .
APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional reference
OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
Introduction
BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion focusses on concept generation and ideation, iterative design and proposing ideas that are globally informed and future focussed.
What to expect
Using the skills of communication design, interface design, art direction and speculative design, students will be equipped to identify, anticipate and respond to communication opportunities as strategic thinkers and skilled communicators for our ever-changing communication landscape.
This unique course gives students the opportunity to engage with emerging digital technologies and identify innovative opportunities for how they can be used within the fashion media and communication industry.
Work experience and opportunities
Students’ are supported by industry briefs and collaborations throughout their studies. Recent collaborations have involved H&M, Knomi and the Victoria and Albert Museum. We offer regular guest lectures and master classes with visiting practitioners. Recent visitors have included Jamie Reid, Art Director of Dazed Magazine and Matthew Drinkwater from the Fashion Innovation Agency. Students will be given the opportunity to undertake a short work experience placement during their second year of study. This provides increased industry awareness as well as crucial experience and valuable contacts within the industry.
Mode of study
BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 30 weeks.
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All of our undergraduate courses offer career development, so that you become a creative thinker, making effective contributions to your relevant sector of the fashion industry.
LCF offers students the opportunity to develop Personal and Professional Development (PPD) skills while studying through:
Graduates who wish to continue their education at postgraduate level can progress to suitable courses within the College, the University or elsewhere.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
