GARMENT TECHNOLOGY 1

→ The study of various garment types and construction details

→ Sizing systems and garment fittings

→ Basic sewing skills introduction

GARMENT TECHNOLOGY 2

→ Detailed understanding of patternmaking and construction techniques for

creating sleeves, collars, cuffs and closures

→ Understanding of grading

→ 5th scaling, trade sketches

DESIGN FOUNDATIONS

→ Design and creative idea development for fashion

→ Knowledge of the basic elements and principles of design (colour, shape, form, fabric)

→ An introduction into to drawing and visual representation for fashion, including visual research

and mini fashion design brief

DESIGN CONCEPTS - PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

→ The study of the history of fashion with reference to silhouette and style

→ Knowledge of the broader cultural context of fashion

→ Drawing from the human form and fashion illustration

→ Presentation techniques for fashion

PRODUCT REALISATION 1

→ Detailed understanding of patternmaking and construction of dresses and

trousers

→ Computer aided patternmaking knowledge (Style CAD)

→ 5th scaling, trade sketches and costing

FASHION FOCUS 1

→ Knowledge of fashion trends and trend sociology

→ Historical understanding of fashion theories

→ Developing a strong design concept based on trend analysis and forecasting

→ Understanding of ready-to-wear market

FASHION FOCUS 2

→ Historical and contemporary understanding of Haute Couture market and

fabric manipulations processes

→ Developing and designing a range based on fabric manipulation

→ Skill development in Photoshop and Illustrator to better communicate

designs

STYLING

→ Practical and visual communication skills for the presentation of fashion products

→ Design and concept development for own editorial photoshoot

→ Organisation and preparation of own editorial photoshoot

→ Execution of own editorial photoshoot with 5 fully finished, high quality, industry editorial standard

printed photographs

CONCEPT TO CONSUMER 1

→ Introduction to marketing; fashion market sectors, target markets, competitor

analysis, pricing, product categories and consumer behavior

→ Introduction to merchandising; store atmosphere, displays and layout of store

and stock

→ SWOT analysis'

CONCEPT TO CONSUMER 2

→ Understanding of buying and planning roles and contributions

→ Buying and planning risk and strategies to overcome these

→ Budgets and product ratios

BUSINESS PRACTICE 1

→ Business communication and understanding for all aspects of communication in a contemporary

business context

→ Concepts of business planning

→ Development and construction of fashion related new business plan

BUSINESS PRACTICE 2

→ An introduction to the fundamentals of money management and finance

→ Study of the concepts and principles of basic accounting within the framework of the global

fashion industry

FASHION PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

→ Extensive understanding of product development and management

→ Understanding of process behind brand management, colour selection,

sourcing, quality assessment and category expansion

RETAIL MANAGEMENT

→ Detailed knowledge and understanding of fashion retail management and

various retail environments

→ Differentiation between bricks and motor and e-commerce retailing

FUTURE FASHION BUSINESS

→ Introduction to the importance of innovation and business success

→ Understanding of entrepreneurial business activities and attributes related

→ Evaluating current fashion market to identify gaps and business opportunities

ETHICAL FASHION

→ In-depth understanding of fashion products life-cycle and all social and

environmental implications

→ Detailed knowledge of the current state of the fashion industry

→ Current sustainable practice and future possibilities

→ Strong understanding of how to act on the implications of the fashion

industry through design, manufacturing and supply chain

→ Methods for analysing future trends in fashion consumption and production

MAJOR PROJECT 1

→ Consideration and consolidation of personal career direction

→ Proposal of capstone assignment that demonstrates professional voice and aspirations

MAJOR PROFECT 2

→ Focus on strategic planning with emphasis on applying project management, finance and time

management skills

→ Apply and integrate accumulated knowledge of costing, logistics and sequencing, beyond

studies

MAJOR PROJECT 3

→ Emphasis on effective problem solving, creative thinking and integration of innovative working

practices

→ Further evolve research skills, self reflection, constructive critical discussions and progression of

Major Project

MAJOR PROJECT 4

→ The culmination of studies to a successful conclusion

→ Self directed subject in the development and implementation of chosen Major Project

→ Industry professional reviews and critiques to enhance the direction of Major Project

MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTIONS FOR FASHION

→ Active integration of knowledge into the Major Project and personal career launch strategy

→ Study of the multiple approaches to marketing and promotion for the fashion industry

→ Adapting skills and understanding of communication in an appropriate manner

→ Development of a creative and sustainable marketing event, working with a group of peers and

individually

GLOBAL BUSINESS

→ In-depth understanding of macro-economic influences on a business, at both national and global

levels

→ Extensive knowledge of the tools of economic analysis (PESTLE)

→ Develop professional business communication skills through study of cultural and environmental

issues associated with conducting business in an international context

→ Understanding of business negotiations involved with manufacturing, marketing and managing

human resources within the global fashion environment

RESEARCH METHODS

→ Understanding of research process, recording, documenting and demonstrating solid and

relevant information relating to Major Project

→ Thorough and methodical approach to analysing and structuring of information from a range of

sources

→ Conducting primary and secondary research to support Major Project ideas, whether from a

financial, creative or technical perspective