Fashion Communication (Extended Degree) - BA (Hons)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Fashion Communication focuses on preparing you for the dynamic and thriving communication and creative industries that support and promote the fashion sector. The course encourages the development of multiple skills in line with contemporary topics which influence the vast world of fashion. Modules explore the communication of fashion, through image, experience, and the written word, presented in multimedia outputs including publications, essays, editorial work, film, photography and more. The course boasts an impressive graduate recruitment rate and is represented across a range of industries and roles secured by our alumni. Fashion Communication students have the necessary drive and ambition to work in fashion collaborators, innovators and future leaders. You will have the opportunity to take part in a placement year. This is a fantastic chance to gain real industry experience and we often find students who return from placements into final year are highly motivated and have a strong work ethic. Previous students have held placements at Adidas, Anthropologie, Barbour, H&M, House of Holland, The 223 Agency, plus many more.You will also have the opportunity to study with our overseas partners, focusing on relatable modules whilst experiencing new environments across the World. Previous students have been to institutions in the USA, The Netherlands, Korea, and Australia. **Extended Degree** This extended degree provides an alternative route to higher education and supports those who don’t meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. It includes a foundation year which year helps develop your skills, build confidence, and foster your creativity. The extended degree gives you the chance to explore a range of design disciplines linked to the creative design sector.**What will I learn in my Foundation Year?**You will develop your knowledge of a broad range of creative design disciplines and equip you with the subject knowledge and essential skills that will be required for your entry into this degree. You will have an opportunity to learn contemporary portfolio skills, work on short projects rotating through the 4 different design specialisms of communication design, product design, fashion design and interior design to explore these subject’s areas in more detail.The foundation year of the course delivered at level 3 which develops your ability to study in Higher Education is not accredited. Subsequent levels and years are accredited and deliver the knowledge, competencies, and skills required to meet the specific course accreditation requirements that relate to the approved accredited award title.

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