BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Communication with Foundation Year

About your course The BA (Hons) Fashion: Design and Communication at Liverpool John Moores University offers you the opportunity to study either Fashion Design or Fashion Communication, while interacting within a creative, collaborative fashion environment. The Foundation Year The Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year degree programme shared by Architecture, Fashion: Design & Communication, Fine Art, Graphic Design & Illustration, and Interior Architecture degree programmes, designed for students who have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but haven’t had the opportunity to study art and design subjects before, are returning to education and would benefit from time to gain confidence and adjust to degree level studies, or do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the three-year degree programme. It is a preparatory year of study that equips students with the necessary academic and practical skills for success in higher education, with the aim to introduce students to contemporary art and design practices, including those required to undertake studio-based projects at higher education. A series of general taught modules that gradually build in exposure to discipline-specific practices provides an introduction to art and design principles and practices. All students study the same four modules and are taught together as a non-discipline specific group in two out of four modules, with opportunities to split into discipline-specific groups in the 'Exploring Materials, Process and Practice' and 'Studio Practice Project' modules. Students are taught through a combination of studio-based projects, workshops, lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials, and have access to a shared studio space and specialist workshops and technical support in the John Lennon Art and Design Building to develop their practical skills. You will be encouraged to develop ideas through introductory 'exposures' and 'encounters' with materials, technologies and processes that replicate and simulate real-world interactions for making and collaborative practice. You will undertake induction and orientation to basic resources and workshops in the John Lennon Art and Design Building, and use key workshop areas and resources associated with your programme in a safe and appropriate manner. You will acquire and develop the academic skills needed for successful transition into level 4 and completion of the degree including writing, referencing, computer and research skills, and develop a self-directed and independent approach to learning. Once students pass the Foundation Year they will progress directly onto the first year of the BA (Hons) Fashion: Design and Communication degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria). The BA (Hons) Degree Programme The programme has been developed with two distinct pathways - each pathway benefit

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: DDD (72) Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Evidence of Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy on their application form. GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number A levels DDD BTECs Extended Diploma: MMP Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 72 points Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications International Baccalaureate Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMP Irish awards Irish Highers - Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. T levels Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points. Further information DBS, Occupational Health requirements A satisfactory portfolio of work. Applicants will be emailed to upload a portfolio for consideration. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL is accepted on this programme Contextual Offers At LJMU, we are dedicated to widening participation in education. We understand that academic potential isn't always accurately represented by grades alone. Therefore, we consider additional information included in your application. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements. International requirements Other international requirements We welcome overseas applicants who will be considered in line with normal entry requirements. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of English Language capability of IELTS of 6.0 (5.5 in each subtest) or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL is accepted on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply. We are looking for students with an enthusiasm for fashion with a keen interest in contemporary style and image. You should be 100% dedicated to research into current and historical fashion cultures, and possess the following essential qualities: An enthusiasm for Art & Design based subjects Capable of discussing Art & Design issues The ability to analyse and reflectively criticise Visual awareness and communication Fashion: Design and Communication is a broad and varied creative discipline. Applicants will be interviewed in groups and are required to bring a portfolio of work. A portfolio is simply a collection of drawings, images and documents that represent your work. It could include photographic content, film, written text, graphics, illustrations and other communication mediums. It should contain a well-presented collection of work that is creative and imaginative. Applicants may also present work on social media or relevant platforms.

IELTS of 6.0 (5.5 in each subtest) or equivalent

International students: £10,050 per year

UK students: £18,230 per year

UK/Home: £18,230 per year

International: £10,050 per year

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