Creative Direction for Fashion MA

Program Overview

The MA Creative Direction for Fashion at UCA is a one-year program designed for individuals seeking specialization in fashion creative direction. Taught by industry professionals, it focuses on developing skills in brand identity, team working, leadership, visual language, and client pitching. Graduates will be equipped to direct innovative fashion projects, combining creative thinking with image-making expertise.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• This one-year course is designed for individuals who want to specialize in creative direction for fashion.
• It is offered at the UCA Epsom campus and taught by industry professionals.
• The program focuses on developing the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the field, including brand identity, team working, leadership, visual language, and client pitching.
• Graduates will be able to direct ambitious and innovative projects, combining their creative thinking with image-making skills.

Outline:

Integrated International Pre-Masters (if undertaken):

• This one-year preparatory course develops English speaking and writing skills, alongside specialist knowledge, research skills and confidence in working independently.

Term One:

• Launch week fosters a sense of community and enables collaboration across disciplines.
• Exploring Creative Practice: Experimentation using various approaches with a reflection on learnings and documentation of the process.
• Critical thinking for Creative Practice: Exploration of historical and contemporary debates related to fashion and textiles.

Term Two:

• Opportunity Week: Presentation of work in progress and project proposals to receive feedback and potential collaboration opportunities.
• Refining Creative Practice: Reflection on previous work to refine the creative process, culminating in an interim exhibition.
• Collaborative Professional Practice: Introduction to markets, industries, and future-facing practices through a collaborative project with fellow students or Business School students.

Term Three:

Teaching:

• The program is taught by industry professionals and utilizes a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual tutorials.
• Students have access to industry-standard facilities and resources, including printmaking studios, photographic studios, digital media suites, and libraries.
• Opportunities for field trips, guest lectures, and networking with industry professionals are available.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue careers as fashion art directors, designers, creative directors, design directors, brand directors, marketing & PR directors, and social media account directors.

Other:

• UCA offers various scholarships and financial support options to assist students with the costs of their studies.

UK:

£10,500

EU:

£10,500 (see fee discount information)

International:

• MA: £18,000 (£17,500 for May 2024 start date)
• Integrated International Pre-Masters course - 30 weeks: £17,500
• Integrated International Pre-Masters course - 15 weeks: £8,750