The content of this course has been designed in close consultation with industry professionals so that you can be confident your learning will future-proof you for a dynamic and competitive job market.
<p>Professional practice is embedded within all of our programmes. Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to develop the key professional, transferable skills for employability in the creative industries and potentially work in partnership with other sectors locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.</p>
<p>This is a dynamic programme that responds in real-time to shifts in the fashion industry. Your learning environment will be enriched with an enviable programme of client briefs, competitions, work placements and guest speakers. Recent visiting lecturers have included speakers from; Vogue, Dazed, It’s Nice That, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Opumo, The Protagonist Magazine, Gung Ho PR, Women’s Health Magazine, HPR Fashion Agency London, Finisterre, and Amy Gwatkin for Peter Jensen.</p>
<p>You will work with industry professionals to create visual branding, professional lookbooks and moving image projects, developing your online marketing skills and helping you pursue an original approach to fashion communication. <br /></p>
<p>Throughout the year we’ll give you the opportunity to visit major trade fairs and fashion shows, including London and Paris Fashion Week, where you can make meaningful connections with industry.</p>
<p>Our strong international connections also allow our students to take a semester of study with one of our partner institutions within Europe and North America, and in turn, we welcome overseas students from those institutions to join us in our studios, creating an exciting cultural exchange.</p>
<p><strong>Graduates become:</strong></p><ul><li>Creative Directors</li><li>Art Directors</li><li>Fashion Filmmakers and Directors</li><li>Fashion Photographers</li><li>Fashion Journalists</li><li>Stylists</li><li>Content and Social Media Managers</li><li>Visual Merchandisers</li><li>Trend Forecasters</li><li>Buyers</li><li>PR and Events Co-ordinators</li></ul><p><strong>Guest Lecturers and live project collaborators:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://amygwatkinworks.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amy Gwatkin</a>, Fashion Filmmaker</li><li>Charlotte Jacklin, Editor of <a href="http://bettymagazine.co.uk/betty/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Betty Magazine</a></li><li>Mark Doyle, Founder of <a href="http://www.tribemagazine.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tribe Magazine</a> and Tribe Media Arts</li><li>Hester Moore, Marketing Director at <a href="http://helenmoore.com/about-helen-moore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helen Moore England</a></li><li>Kerry Hamilton, Director and Buyer at London’s Calling At Mine</li><li>Hannah Jennings, Owner <a href="http://www.starburstboutique.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starburst Boutique</a> and fashion PR guru</li></ul>
