Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles)

Your first stage features a series of introductory projects focusing on the core disciplines of fashion and textiles through:

• Design development
• Life drawing
• Observation skills
• Realisation and presentation of final ideas
• Recording and research techniques

As a fashion and textiles student, you will explore the following subject areas: 

• Fashion and textile design
• Fashion lifestyle products
• Fashion photography and styling
• Fashion promotion and fashion media

You will also undertake a contextual studies lecture series and written assignment.

You will deepen and develop specialist knowledge within your chosen subject area. We will encourage you to look and work beyond narrow definitions, and to collaborate with staff and students from other disciplines.

You will be able to fully integrate research, ideas and methods to negotiate successful practical outcomes underpinned by theoretical understanding. This will enable you to build a competitive portfolio when applying for higher education and employment.

You will choose between the two pathways:

• Fashion and textile design
• Fashion Promotion

During the final stage, you will undertake and complete a major seven- week project, reflecting on your chosen specialist area of fashion and textiles and your planned progression path; this project will culminate in a public exhibition of your work.

Most students go on to higher education and many to Ravensbourne fashion degree courses. If you decide to go directly into work, we’ll help you to find opportunities.

Below is the list of undergraduate courses you can progress to after completing this Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles) course at Ravensbourne:

BA (Hons) Fashion

BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Brand Management

BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion

 Find more information about our progression scheme.

Students for foundation diplomas are normally expected to possess four GCSEs, grade C or above, including English and Maths.

Students are also normally expected to possess one of the following:

• One A-level, Grade C or above in relevant subject area
• Progression Diploma (Level 3) in a related subject area
• Advanced Diploma (Level 3) in a related subject area
• BTEC Level 3 national award or certificate qualifications may also be considered for entry.

Other relevant and equivalent qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

Ravensbourne fully supports T-Level's as a new pathway to university study and will accept the relevant UCAS Tariff points for T-Level's across all courses.

Admission onto this course is subject to successful review of your portfolio.

Please read our portfolio guidance page for more information on how to prepare your portfolio.

We generally recommend providing around 15–20 images of your work. The portfolio should provide evidence of your creative interests, whether it be in the form of drawings, photographs, video, film, animation, graphics, fashion, products, paintings, sculpture, models or assemblage, which shows your creative impulses and responses.

We encourage you to show your research, development and examples of work in progress, so we can assess both your thought process and craft in the absence of a finished article. These will provide valuable insight into your abilities and potential to succeed at Ravensbourne.

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You can’t learn in a vacuum. At Ravensbourne University London, industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. We will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries, ensuring you are truly industry ready upon graduation. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Ravensbourne have strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including: Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung and many more.

On successful completion of this course, most students go on to higher education, and many to a wide range of Ravensbourne degree courses. If you decide to go directly into work, we’ll help you find opportunities.

Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies. 

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