BA (Hons) in Fashion Design

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

  Italy

• Milan: 
Milan

Description: This BA (Honours) 3 or 4 year programme in fashion design offers a complete university level training to contemporary fashion industry standards through the development of technical design skills and artistic cultural sensitivity. The programme deals with all aspects of the textile - clothing 'system' from a comprehensive knowledge of materials through to applied creativity. The course covers all areas of modern fashion design from idea generation and design development through to pattern cutting, garment construction and contemporary production techniques, including CAD and CAM modules. There are projects on accessories and textile design, fashion business and fashion marketing. From a contemporary cultural perspective, students are introduced to the psychology of fashion and trend forecasting, as well as semiotics and cultural studies.

This programme has been developed with and is run in conjunction with the acclaimed NABA institute in Milan, who also work in partnership with renowned industry educators such as Central St. Martins in London. Students who successfully complete the first 2 years in Ireland, and meet the Italian language requirement at the end of their 2 years may complete an optional sandwich year in Milan before completing their final year in Dublin.

Highlights: Module

Stage I

Fashion Design I
Drawing I
Technology I
Cultural Studies I Language Component
Cultural Studies I History Component
Professional Practice I

Stage II

Fashion Design II
Drawing II
Technology II
Cultural Studies II- Language Component
Cultural Studies II Visual Culture/History Component
Professional Practice II

Stage III

Fashion Design III
Drawing III
Technology III
Cultural Studies III

Students opting to take the Elective Sandwich Year must take the Italian Language electives (if not already fluent in Italian). Students cannot compensate across subject areas in Cultural Studies.

The three year programme in Dublin carries 180 credits. The three year programme with the Sandwich Year carries 240 credits. Project work will typically consist of a one lecture and one hour in small group or individually based input/feedback from tutors and the remaining time in directed and self directed experimentation. Tutors would remain in studio throughout the day to assist with any queries as they arise.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Approx. 16,000 USD per year, tuition only

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 1 month

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 1975