Fashion Design with Foundation - BA (Hons)

University of Westminster, London

Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year. On successful completion of the Foundation year, you'll be able to move on to study for the Fashion Design BA over a further three years of study. Our Foundation Year in Fashion is your invitation to discover who you are as a creative and what you want to express through fashion. It’s a creative laboratory, a space to experiment, question, and find your voice before progressing onto the Fashion Design BA. You’ll explore the ideas and challenges shaping today’s industry, from sustainability and digital innovation to diversity and representation, developing the adaptability and critical thinking essential for the next generation of fashion innovators.Through project-based learning, practical workshops, and collaboration with peers across art and design, you’ll experiment with design concepts, sharpen your communication skills, and grow your technical ability. You’ll also build a professional portfolio that demonstrates your potential and individuality. Your professional portfolio won't just showcase your work it will tell your story, revealing the creative thinker you're becoming and the impact you want to make.At Westminster, we value authentic voices and bold perspectives. Your background and experiences are central to shaping fashion’s future. With London as your extended classroom, you’ll connect learning to the city’s cultural energy through field trips and industry engagement.By the end of the year, you’ll be ready to progress onto the Fashion Design BA as a confident creative, prepared to make fashion a force for positive change. Our course in Fashion Design has been designed to cater for creative, passionate and motivated students who want to pursue a creative degree within the fashion industry and develop a solid understanding of the fashion industry in our digital era.

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