Bath Spa University, BA (Hons), Fashion Design

Year 1: The course is delivered as a sequence of modules; a module in professional contexts introduces students to a range of contemporary professional practice and an awareness of the industry including design; research and drawing; modules in flat pattern drafting and tailoring are undertaken; both of which continue the practice of design; fabric sourcing; colour and the development of ideas; historical and critical studies introduces students to fashion history and context as well as an introduction to the fashion museum and the collections; students are encouraged to think visually; and analytically engage with technical processes and put it all into work in set projects; other key skills develop students ability to communicate and to take responsibility for their learning. Year 2: Studio work initially focuses on the creative art of stand modelling and draping where students develop the technical skills of drapery whilst using these skills creatively within design projects; a professional contexts module develops students skills in digital design and range planning for commercial collections; a portfolio module allows students to further develop their presentation and drawing skills and an external industry set project gives students the opportunity to work independently to a professional brief. Year 3: Independent; self initiated work forms the basis of the year; students are encouraged to develop independently and have the freedom for originality and creative output utilising the skills acquired throughout the course; this culminates in a final collection that is exhibited in the final year degree show and may be exhibited at graduate fashion week.