Fashion Design is a creative, demanding and challenging industry to work in. This course will equip you with a wide range of skills to support your creative potential as a fashion designer. Creative innovation, business and market awareness will be at the core of your projects.
You will have the opportunity to work on selected projects with other students studying Textiles and Surface Design, and also with students studying on the Fashion Management degree, established in the Aberdeen Business School.
The majority of your projects will be in partnership with industry, providing a very ‘real' experience of how the role of the designer impacts on the consumer. This valuable experience will prepare you for the world of work and/or further study at Masters level.
Study is underpinned by research methods, visualisation, including CAD, design process, critical and contextual studies and professional studies. In your final year, you will develop a capsule collection which will be selected for the end of year catwalk show, presented to a VIP audience of sponsors and representatives from the industry.
Year 1
This year provides a diagnostic experience that ensures you can make an informed choice for specialist study in either Fine Art or Design and Craft. Projects introduce a range of fundamental skills such as research, development and critical reflection.
Year 2
You will learn the appropriate design and technical skills for effective study. You will undertake workshops in pattern cutting and manufacturing skills. This will be coupled with studio practice in visual and design skills and business and marketing studies.
Year 3
You will work on ‘live' projects and national and international design competitions integrating your design and marketing strengths. You will also be encouraged to undertake work placements. Focus in the second semester will channel design expertise towards final year studies.
Year 4
You will devise your programme of study, supported by academic staff. Concepts and ideas are directed towards the realisation of a collection of work for retail, exhibition or portfolio. Parallel with studio practice is a piece of critical writing that contextualises the collection of work.
Year 1 Entry
SQA Higher: BBC preferably to include English and Art/Design or equivalent.
GCE A Level: CC preferably to include English and Art/Design or equivalent.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: BBC1, preferably to include English and Art/Design or equivalent.
IB Diploma: 24, including Visual Arts and English at Higher Level or equivalent.
Entry to year 1 is subject to an interview and the presentation of a portfolio of work.
Alternative Qualifications: HNC, Access to Higher Education Programmes or equivalent qualifications may also be considered. Applications are welcome from students where work experience replaces formal qualifications. Evidence of competence in written work may be required. Equivalent international qualifications plus evidence of proficiency in English for overseas students will be required.
Year 2 Entry: Entry to year 2 and later would be subject to an interview and the presentation of a portfolio of work. Accompanying qualifications may include HND, Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art or equivalent qualifications.
Interview/Portfolio Review: Suitable applicants will be invited in with their portfolio for an informal review/discussion with academic staff. This allows students to meet staff, see the teaching environment and allows the School to explore your ambitions through informal discussion. You may also be invited to attend an interview.
Special requirements: To provide materials for our students at the best possible prices, we have a Studio Fund for each of our courses. Depending on the course and year, students pay between £20 and £130 annually. This is common practice in art schools throughout the UK.
An optional work placement in year 3, semester 2.
There are international exchange opportunities in year 3, semester 2.
Students are eligible for student membership of the Chartered Society of Designers.
If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.
Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:
Scholarships
For Academic Year 2012/2013
International Students
For Academic Year 2011/2012
UK/EU Students
International Students
All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
For further information see Student Finance pages
You must apply online at UCAS - www.ucas.com/apply.
Once you register and create your username and password, you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, and view and respond to your offers.
Our graduates are creative and passionate about fashion. Career opportunities include fashion design, accessory design, fashion marketing/promotion, fashion management, merchandising, fashion buyer and stylist.
