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Welcome Guide 2014BA (Hons) Fashion Year 0
Contents
A welcome from your Course Leader 3
Summer project 5
Induction week timetable 9
Preparation for study 10
Admin & course contacts 14
Reading list 15
Equipment list 16
Course costs 2014/15 17
Student checklist 18
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from your Course Leader
The Course leader and the Fashion team would like to welcome you all to BA (Hons) Fashion at Epsom!
Congratulations on your achievement in gaining a place on the award winning 4 Year BA (Hons) Fashion course at UCA Epsom. You were accepted on the evidence of your potential to succeed on the course and over the next four years you will be encouraged to work hard to fulfill that potential.
In this pack you will find all the information you need and your summer project brief to help you prepare and settle in to your studies at UCA Epsom this September.
You will be joining one of the leading fashion courses in the UK, with an international reputation for producing world-class talent. Students from this course have gone on to work for brands such as Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie & Fitch, Burberry, Pringle and Givenchy.
The course benefits from numerous facilities, including IT suites, photo studios and a media store which loans photographic equipment and accessories. Specialist features for fashion design include extensive fashion studios, sewing facilities, dedicated technicians, a fabric shop, digital printing, screen printing and laser cutting facilities.
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Sian Hulse
The Year 0 programme on the course will provide you with an introduction to a wide range of creative and practical skills to aid you in the development of contemporary design practices used within fashion.
This will be delivered through the four core units of study in Year 0, which are Accessing Tools, Independent Practices 1, Directed Practices, and Independent Practices 2.
The course helps you to fulfill your individual potential, not just in practical areas of study, but to make the most of your interpersonal skills, your creativity and intellectual capacity.
In order to achieve your personal best, it is important that you commit yourself fully to the course and to UCA. Be assured however, there are well established support systems at the Epsom Campus to help you overcome difficulties you may experience along the way – our aim is to help you achieve your best!
Wishing you all the best for the summer break and looking forward to welcoming you on Monday 15th September 2014 at 10.30am in the Gallery Space at Epsom.
Best regards
Steven Dell, Course Leader
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James Kelly
Summer projectSculptural Jewellery Design
Hand-in date: Friday 16 September 2014
Introduction
Fashion design ideas and concepts can be influenced and developed by a variety of sources from visual imagery, costume, architecture, objects, art, etc.
This summer project will start you on the journey of becoming a Designer by focusing on the first stage of Design Process. This will be done through using your imagination, experimentation and model making using everyday objects that inspire you to create an item that will be adorn on the body: a sculptural piece of jewellery.
The aim of this project is to encourage you to experiment with model making techniques and the use unconventional materials as well as to encourage you to think creatively.
Inspire yourself through visiting art exhibitions, collections and museums and look at art and design books to start to get some initial ideas for your own jewellery piece.
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Clara Daly
Brief: objet trouvé (found object)
• Take an everyday object/s and through repetition of this object create a sculptural menswear or womenswear jewellery piece to be worn on the body. The jewellery pieces can be constructed using any household or industrial items to create a bold and innovative fashion statement, but should not necessarily use traditional materials related to fashion or accessories.
• Photograph your jewellery piece and fully style on a model of your own choice to create a contemporary fashion image.
• Have fun with the summer project; there are no restrictions to your creativity or experimentation. You can design conceptually or commercially – most importantly: Think outside the box Hand- in Date: Tuesday 16th September 2014
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Jasmine Bennett
Preparation for studyThis first term introduces students to contemporary design practices, drawing and illustration techniques used for fashion and the process of experimentation and exploration used to generate creative and innovative design ideas.
You will all be coming in at different levels, but the aim of this term really is to bring you all to a similar level, and to give you all the confidence to produce forward thinking design outcomes, and to understand the links between research and creativity during the first year of study.
It is not a competition, but it is hard work and we expect you to value your time here.
We have issued you with an Equipment List on page 8. We would ask you to purchase this equipment before your Induction Week at UCA Epsom.
Please start to plan and prepare for your studies now, so that you have time to put money aside and purchase the equipment required for the start of your studies. These will be your tools of the trade!
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Design workshops
The design workshops will focus on the design process, from research, experimentation, design development and final design presentation methods.
You will be introduced to research as a process of investigation and exploration as well as learn a wide range of creative ways in which to interpret your research material into original and innovative fashion design ideas.
The role of problem solving and the use of 2D and 3D experimentation will enable you to fully develop, test and realise your ideas throughout the design process.
The development of presentation and communication skills will also be supported through the Design Workshops, in which you will be encouraged to present your ideas and project outcomes through design reviews, critiques, tutorials and portfolio presentation.
Drawing workshops
The drawing workshops will focus on the development of drawing and illustration throughout the year and enable you to communicate your ideas with confidence. You will be introduced to a range of drawing techniques and illustration methods that will provide you with the essential tools to be able to creatively explore and develop ideas and to present final design outcomes appropriate for industry contexts.
Independent study
Independent study will require you to undertake preparation for your timetabled sessions, follow-up work to extend your own learning and development, reading or research activities or further practice in order to develop your skills and confidence. In all cases, students will be expected to demonstrate self-initiative as well as manage and be responsible for their own learning.
8 Preparation for study
All taught sessions will provide you with all the basics that you will need at this point, however it is essential that you follow up from these sessions and expand upon your learning during your Independent Study.
So that you develop your problem solving skills and further your creative development, you will need to continue to work on your design projects out of class.
Attendance
Students on the BA (Hons) Fashion course are expected to attend and arrive on time to all of their timetabled sessions, including lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials, learning support sessions, workshops, inductions and demonstrations.
Regular attendance means that students can take full advantage of the learning and teaching opportunities available to them, and gain the greatest benefit from their course.
The Course Team recognises that students need to undertake part-time employment to support their studies, and that students have other commitments such as childcare or family events.
However, the Course Team does expect students to fit these commitments around timetabled sessions and their designated Independent Study, in order to take part in the course fully.
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Dunia Al-Baghdadi
Admin & course contacts www.ucreative.ac.uk10
Meagan Wellman
If you have any queries please contact either:
Campus Registry Office01372 202413
Course Leader: Steven Dell01372 [email protected]
Year 0 Course & Design Tutor: Amelia Mullins [email protected]
An answer phone service is available on all of the above lines for any out of hours enquiries.
•Reading list
• Davies, H. (2010), Fashion Designers’Sketchbooks. London: Laurence King.
• Renfrew, E and Renfrew, C. (2009), Basics Fashion Design: Developing a Collection. AVAP Publishing.
• Hallett, C. and Johnston, A. (2010), Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book. London: Laurence King.
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Mariapia Mineo
• Bryant, M. (2011), Fashion Drawing: Illustration for Fashion Designers. London: Laurence King.
• Hopkins, J. (2010), Basics Fashion Design: Fashion Drawing. Worthing: AVA Publishing.
Equipment list
Drawing equipment A5 note book
Academic diary
A3 spiral bound sketchbook
A2 cartridge paper (loose sheet x 30)
A3 layout pad
Selection of coloured marker pens
Coloured pencils
Watercolours
Chalk pastels
Coloured inks
Selection of paint brushes sizes (0, 4, 10 and 1” flat end brush)
Range of soft leaded pencils (2B, 4B, 6B)
Fine liner pens (0.3, 0.6, 1.0)
Rubber
Craft knife
Masking tape
Magic tape
Pritt stick
30cm ruler
Recommended supplier visit:
www.londongraphics.co.uk
Sewing equipment Scissors - 1 pair for paper, 1 pair for fabric
Dressmaking pins
Tailors chalk
Tape measure
Quick-unpick
Propelling pencils
1 pack of A4 plastic sleeves
6 x A4 files
Pattern master
French curve
Meter ruler
Hand sewing needles
Thimble
Recommended supplier visit: www.morplan.com
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During the Induction Week you will also be able to purchase your own personal Bobbin and Bobbin Case in order to use the industrial sewing machines within the Fashion Department.
Course costs 2014/15
If liable for tuition and registration fees these will need to be paid separately, information on these fees can be found at
www.community.ucreative.ac.uk/tuitionfees-2014-15
The course costs below are only indicative and may vary according to the nature of project briefs and/or in relation to each students project intentions. Where ever possible the course actively seeks to source fabric sponsorship to support student projects, however, this is subject to the generosity of industry partners and availability.
• Level 3 (Year 0) materials costs: £150 approx per year
• Level 4 (Year 1) fabric and materials costs: £250 approx per year
• Level 5 (Year 2) fabric and material costs: £375 approx per year
• Level 6 (Year 3) final collection costs: £700 up to £5000 approx per year
A number of Level 6 students each year take the initiative and have been successful in securing sponsorship of fabrics and materials for their final collections.
Annual overseas study trips are optional and cost between £300 – £600 approx depending on location and student numbers.
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Student checklist
Please use the below as a guideline:
If your offer is still conditional, email a copy of your qualifications/results to [email protected]
Apply for accommodation
Apply for Student Loans (if you want to)
Read this Welcome Guide
Complete your online enrolment
Attend your physical enrolment session (remembering to bring your original exam qualifications/results and photo ID)
Attend your induction sessions
Upload a photograph for your Student ID Card/Library Card
Pay your tuition fees and additional charges using the Online Payment facility
Once you have fully enrolled you may also want to:
Collect your Student ID Card/Library Card from the Library
Obtain a letter to open a student bank account from myRecords in myUCA
Obtain a letter for Council Tax Exemption from myRecords in myUCA
Register with a local doctor
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