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London Erasmus Workshop3rd July 2008

• Isobel ChildErasmus Coordinator and Study Abroad ManagerUniversity of the Arts London

• Clare DouglasEmployability ManagerLondon College of FashionUniversity of the Arts London

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University of the Arts LondonSix specialist colleges of art, design, fashion, communication and performance

Camberwell College of ArtsCentral Saint Martins College of Art and Design

Chelsea College of Art and DesignLondon College of Communication

London College of FashionWimbledon College of Art

"the hippest place to learn your trade“• 13,000 students on HE courses• 1 member of staff working part-time on disseminating funding

from International Centre• + local placement coordinators at Course / College level

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University of the Arts London Facts and figures

• 73 Erasmus-funded work placements in 2007/08• 211 Erasmus-funded work placements targeted for 2008/09• 70% of students are from the UK, and • 30% from 9 other EU countries• Fashion, Graphic Design and Theatre Design

students are undertaking Erasmus funded work placements

• Many more students across the University are undertaking accredited work placements lasting 2 months, and therefore not funded 

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University of the Arts LondonFeedback 07/08

• 100% of the students who have returned from their work placement felt they had received ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ information and support from University of the Arts London

• 100% of students considered their integration with other staff to be ‘good’ or ‘excellent’

• 100% of students rated the personal and overall outcome of their Erasmus placement as either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’

• For those not already fluent, 100% felt that their competency in the language of their host county had improved

• 86% of students felt that the work placement had helped their career• 100% of students reported that they are more likely to consider working

abroad

SHARING THE CREATIVE, BUSINESS AND TECHNICALEXPERTISE OF LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION WITHTHE FASHION AND LIFESTYLE INDUSTRIES

FASHION BUSINESSRESOURCE STUDIO

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OUR MISSION

To generate a mutually supportive enterprise culture dedicated toimproving the integration of emerging talent, technical expertise, newknowledge and entrepreneurial advice into industry

We aim to do this by: • Providing platforms for industry interaction• Supporting and developing our students• Establishing and providing networks• Enhancing LCF enterprise culture

A one–stop shop for the fashion industry (Universities UK 2007)

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Employability Manager

Placement OfficerTeam Leader

Placement Broker Administrator

Graduate Employability

Manager

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Courses

Diploma in Professional Studies:

BA (Hons) Product Design & Development for the Fashion Industries:

Accessories

Footwear

Clothing

BA (Hons) Fashion Management:

Buying & Merchandising

Retail Management

PR

BSc (Hons) Cosmetic Science

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Courses

12 week accredited work experience• BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear

Menswear

Surface Textiles

Illustration• BA(Hons) Costume Make Up and Technical Effects

for the Performing Arts• Foundation Degrees

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EMPLOYABILITY IN ACTION

WORK PLACEMENTA systematic approach supporting all stakeholders

• Team has competencies and knowledge to support processes• Managed industry expectations• 950 placements achieved in over past 3 years• Increased international placements• CRM database for effective management of the process in place• Enhanced support for all students before, during, and after placement• Closer relationship with courses• Communicated and clarified learning outcomes and procedures• Health and safety checks implemented

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The Needs of the Stakeholders

Student

Industry/InstitutionAcademics

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Industry Interaction

• An integrated approach• Support industry at every stage of process• Implemented policies & procedures• Work Placement Contracts – Health & Safety, visa requirements• Employer Guide to Work Placements• Erasmus Guide• Strong professional and business ethos• Ability to deliver• Quality of deliver• Reputation

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Student Interaction

• Devised and developed a series of career management seminars and tutorials to support the placement process and the curriculum.

• Student Guide to Work Placements• Work Placement DVD• Student Blog Competition• Organised Industry Workshops and Open days to showcase work• Graduate Recruitment Fair• Enterprise Seminars

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Academic Interaction

• We aim to:– support the course directors and course teams.– Not to be seen as a bolt on but integrated into the curriculum

that support PPD.– Recognise the differences in the course and the needs of every

course director– Delivered!

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Erasmus Work Placements

Industry Country Placements

Hugo Boss Ltd Sweden Marketing Assistant

Adidas Germany Footwear Design Assistant

Chloe France Accessories Design Assistant

Chanel France Design Assistant

Adidas Germany Footwear Designer

C&A Belgium Design Assistant

Dior France Design Assistant

Levis Belgium Product Design

Marks & Spencer Turkey Product Development Assistant

Salvatore Ferragamo Italy Footwear Designer

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Industry

Industry Country Placements

American Eagle, NY USA Design Internships

Tesco UK Merchandising Planning Assistant

Debenhams UK Buyer

River Island UK Buyer Assistant

Topshop UK Design Assistant

Vietnam National Textile and Garment Corporation

Vietnam Design Assistant

Vogue UK Assistant to Fashion Department

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Industry

Industry Country Placements

Jimmy Choo UK New Product Development Assistant

Alexander McQueen UK Design Assistant

Footwear & Accessories

Burberry UK PR Assistant

Yves Saint Laurent UK PR Assistant

Stella McCartney UK PR Assistant

Mulberry UK Accessories Design Assistant

Zac Posen USA Design Assistant

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Quotes from Industry

“Dear Clare I just wanted to send you an email to let you know of the tremendous job that Saral Kochar has done for us as a Production Intern. Recently, Saral was in a situation where he was the only AE representative in a meeting with overseas vendors. Saral successfully negotiated for the company to pay AE $150,000 due to a production error on their end. Saral was recently honored in front of the entire company for his efforts.”

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FIRST MOVEFor the Creative IndustriesBy the Creative Industries

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EMPLOYABILITY IN ACTION

GRADUATE RECRUITMENTLinking creative talent with industry

• www.fashionaim.org• LCF online portfolio showcase • 1000 graduates & alumni registered• Matches skills to career opportunities• Automated system complements the in-house

personalised system• Income generating• Graduate Exhibition:

www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/gradex

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Industry

Industry Graduates

Abercrombie & Fitch, Ohio, USA

1 menswear and 1 womenswear graduate designer $45,000

MaxMara,

Italy

MaxMara recruited 6 graduates for their Graduate Design Internship from a selection of 139 entries across the UK and Europe

2 of the 6 selected were LCF graduates

Nike, Netherlands 2 Graduates secured Graduate Design Positions

Tommy Hilfiger, USA Licensing Co-ordinator

LVMH, France PR Assistant

Inditex, Spain Graduate Designers

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Quotes from Graduates

“Hi,

Just wanted to say thank you to the FBRS team. Just got a job at Alfred Dunhill as Assistant Designer. I think the FashionAim website is a brilliant idea and has put me forward for a couple of really amazing jobs... Thank you, it's been a really tough year and now I can really just get on with my career.”

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Thank you for listening