Fashion Atelier & Tailoring BA (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Fashion Atelier & Tailoring BA (Hons) program at UCA Epsom is a three-year program designed for students passionate about fashion and aspiring to become highly skilled professionals in the field. The program focuses on creating contemporary garments from the outset, teaching specialist techniques to craft bespoke fashion masterpieces. Graduates can pursue careers in various roles, including fashion designers, creative pattern cutters, and production managers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Fashion Atelier & Tailoring BA (Hons)
is a unique three-year program based at UCA Epsom, designed for students passionate about the craft of fashion and aspiring to become highly skilled professionals in the field. This program demands full commitment and focuses on creating contemporary garments from the outset, teaching specialist techniques to craft bespoke fashion masterpieces.
Objectives:
- Become an expert in high-end couture through advanced pattern-cutting, draping, transforming 2D sketches into 3D designs, and developing bespoke tailoring skills.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of fashion atelier practices, technical skills, and creative vision.
- Develop professional skills in portfolio creation, presentation, and communication to prepare for a successful career in the fashion industry.
- Achieve a high level of proficiency in tailoring techniques, enabling students to create garments to the highest industry standards.
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills to confidently pursue a career as a fashion designer or atelier professional.
Program Description:
- Hands-on and practical approach from the first week.
- Students will create contemporary garments throughout the program.
- Focus on specialist techniques for bespoke tailoring.
- Comprehensive exploration of pattern-cutting, draping, and translating 2D sketches into 3D garments.
- Development of bespoke tailoring skills for creating high-end couture.
- Expert guidance from fashion atelier professionals throughout the program.
Outline:
Year One:
- Guest Speakers’ Series: Industry professionals share insights and inspire career paths.
- Atelier principles: Understanding the relationship between garment fit, silhouette, and balance.
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - Creative Identities: Develop awareness and understanding of DEI principles.
- Contour & structure: Boning and corsetry techniques for complex garments.
- Hackathon: High-intensity project utilizing new software or equipment.
- Atelier processes: Collaborative design project with business plan development.
- Fashion and cultural memory: Museum and costume analysis using digital and traditional methods.
- Business of Fashion: Introduction to the global fashion industry.
- ATOM Activities: Interdisciplinary exposure across UCA.
- PLE Digital Outcomes: Self-directed record of digital engagement.
Year Two:
- Career Week: Intensive preparation for work placement.
- Bespoke tailoring: Advanced techniques and historical practices.
- Reflective Practitioner: Exploring global perspectives and influences.
- Elective - Branding: Develop visual communication skills and online presence.
- Elective - Business Start-up: Explore product development and marketing.
- Elective - Indigo: Sustainable dyeing and design for positive impact.
- Dragon's Den: Business plan development and pitching to industry judges.
- The Flou: Advanced draping and cutting techniques for delicate fabrics.
- 3D thinking: Utilize 3D sketching and creative cutting for design.
- Placement: Four-week self-initiated work placement or industry case study.
- ATOM Activities: Further interdisciplinary exploration.
- PLE Digital Outcome: Continued digital engagement record.
Year Three:
- Project pitch: Develop and refine final year project ideas.
- Portfolio & career: Portfolio development and professional skills refinement.
- Product development: Advanced design and product development processes.
- Graduate Career Fair: Connect with potential employers.
- Realisation & portfolio: Realize and document final collection to the highest standards.
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the module and may include:
- Portfolio submissions
- Practical demonstrations
- Written assignments
- Presentations
- 3D prototypes
- Exams Assessment criteria are aligned with course learning outcomes and industry standards.
Teaching:
UCA uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Tutorials
- Individual supervision
- Guest lectures
- Industry visits The program is taught by experienced fashion professionals and academics with extensive industry experience.
Careers:
Graduates can pursue careers in various roles, including:
- Savile Row apprentices
- Creative pattern cutters
- Freelance or in-house designers and pattern cutters
- Production managers
- Studio managers
- Fashion designers
- Creative pattern cutting
- Pattern technologist
- Design consultant
- Studio manager
- Production manager
- Sample maker
- Savile Row apprentice
Other:
- Duration: 3 years full-time.
- Start Dates: September 2024, September 2025.
- Entry Requirements: 112 UCAS points, equivalent qualifications, or portfolio review.
- Fees: £9,250 per year for UK students, £16,950 - £17,500 per year for international students.
- Scholarships and fee discounts available.
- Strong industry links with companies like Ted Baker and Hardy Amies.
- Graduates employed by leading fashion brands.
- Extensive facilities, including fashion studios, screen printing facilities, and photographic studios.
UK EU International Tuition fees - 2024/25 entry Integrated Foundation Year: £9,250 BA course: £9,250 If you opt to study the Professional Practice Year, for 2024 you will be required to pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,850. You will also incur additional travel and accommodation costs during your Professional Practice year. Tuition fees - 2024/25 entry Integrated International Foundation Year: £9,250 (see fee discount information) BA course: £9,250 (see fee discount information) If you opt to study the Professional Practice Year, for 2024 you will be required to pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,850. You will also incur additional travel and accommodation costs during your Professional Practice year. Tuition fees - 2024/25 entry Integrated International Foundation Year: £16,950 BA course: £17,500 If you opt to study the Professional Practice Year, for 2024 you will be required to pay a reduced tuition fee of £3,390. You will also incur additional travel and accommodation costs during your Professional Practice year.
