MA Fashion Design at Northumbria by Northumbria University

FASHION AT NORTHUMBRIA

Welcome to Fashion at Northumbria University Fashion Design MA Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical) MA Fashion Design (Performancewear) MA Fashion Design (Menswear) MA Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA

YOUR COURSE

Why Fashion at Northumbria?  We have 65 years of experience of teaching fashion under our belt and a stellar track record of producing the most innovative of graduates.  Design courses at Northumbria are ranked within the UK top 10,* and we are renowned for our pioneering and innovative course frameworks, which meet the demands of industry and produce graduates who are ready to step straight into employment.  You will have coveted access to unrivalled industry links forged and maintained over six decades, and the opportunities are endless for committed and enthusiastic students.  Our global links include fashion companies such as H&M, Gap Tommy Hilfiger and Pentland group to name just a few. *The Guardian University Guide 2020

FASHION DESIGN MA

Fashion Design MA  This course is for those who want to take control of their design direction, pursue their passion relentlessly and unleash their creativity upon the world of fashion.  This full time Masters in fashion design has been created in consultation with our collaborative partners, specifically designed to supply the industry with graduates who have the skills and knowledge that employer’s want.  You will even have the option of taking modules which respond to the fast-evolving world of ethical and environmentally friendly design with our modules in sustainable fashion.  As well as producing world-class designers, this programme is the perfect preparation for a wide range of careers within the fashion and wider creative industries. Career paths include roles such as; designers, directors, stylists, buyers, account managers, visual merchandisers, editors, industry commentators, fashion management or trend forecasters.  You will have the opportunity to collaborate with organisations from across the fashion and creative industries through your project work, allowing you to build your professional skills, your portfolio, and your network of contacts.

Fashion Design MA

Examples of Current Modules

Design Thinking

Design Process

Fashion Design Experimentation

Fashion Design Proposal

Project / Thesis

DISCLAIMER: Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. The University continues to monitor guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure compliance with government requirements and to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.

FASHION DESIGN (SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL) MA

Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical) MA  Fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world, second only to oil. The Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical) MA will equip you with the knowledge to become an expert in ethics and sustainability, and begin an exciting career in fashion.  Positioned within the design community, this course offers a unique and innovative approach in addressing the environmental and social challenges facing the contemporary fashion industry.  Utilising a range of design thinking and problem solving techniques, the course will enable you to become a critical thinker, focussing on global, societal issues and creating a more responsible model for the future of fashion.  We will give you the tools to be future leaders in the fashion industry, with an in-depth understanding of the economic, environmental and social factors, this course will explore innovative sourcing, production and consumption models appropriate for a sustainable future.  The programme responds to significant industry, consumer and political demand for graduates who can effectively apply professional knowledge and communication skills to responsible design practice.

Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical) MA Examples of Current Modules

Design Thinking

Design Process

Responsible Design

Fashion Product Lifecycle

Project / Thesis

FASHION DESIGN (PERFORMANCEWEAR) MA

Fashion Design (Performancewear) MA  The Fashion Design (Perfomancewear) MA is an ambitious course, suited to those who are highly motivated to innovate within the fashion industry.  The course is suited to those who wish to further their design practice with social, critical, technological and ecological dimensions within a self-directed project or in collaboration with an industry partner.  This course will produce the next generation of hybrid designers, who are able to interpret new technologies and make innovative and progressive contributions to design. This will include products for extreme environments, sportswear, wearables, lifestyle and health products.  Your specialism in performancewear will be underpinned by research-led contextual modules. These will provide you with a grounding in research methods, creative thinking, cross-cultural communication, contemporary influences on design, reflective practice, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Fashion Design (Performancewear) MA Examples of Current Modules

Design Thinking

Design Process

Fashion Design Experimentation

Fashion Design Proposal

Project / Thesis

FASHION DESIGN (MENSWEAR) MA

Fashion Design (Menswear) MA  Menswear will outperform the women’s clothing sector across the world by 2020, according to research by Euromonitor International. It is also rapidly transforming, in response to consumer demand and opportunities presented by new technologies. This is a fascinating time to be at the forefront of men’s fashion, and this course will set you up to lead the way.  The Fashion Design (Menswear) MA is an ambitious course, suited to those who want to pioneer within the fashion industry and gain an exciting career in menswear.  This course will produce designers who are able to inspire and develop products with a high level of integrity and commercial value.  You will also learn and develop an appreciation of the complexity of gender identities within a fashion context.

Fashion Design (Menswear) MA Examples of Current Modules

Design Thinking

Design Process

Fashion Design Experimentation

Fashion Design Proposal

Project / Thesis

FASHION DESIGN (WOMENSWEAR) MA

Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA  Womenswear has always led the way in terms of prestige, creativity and opportunity in the fashion world. The Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA is an ambitious course suited to those with the determination to break into the competitive industry of womenswear.  The Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA aims to produce designers who can develop products with a high level of integrity and commercial value, as well as an appreciation of social issues like equality and diversity.  This course is suited to those who wish to further their individual design expertise, in the context of new and established technological and responsible design dimensions.  As well as supporting those seeking to develop independent fashion labels, this course will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities within the fashion and creative industries. You will be ready for roles as diverse as fashion designer, fashion director, stylist, buyer, account manager, visual merchandiser, fashion editor, industry commentator, or trend forecaster.

Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA Examples of Current Modules

Design Thinking

Design Process

Fashion Design Experimentation

Fashion Design Proposal

Project / Thesis

Fashion at Northumbria - Teaching  Across all five courses you will study a series of interconnected modules over three semesters.  Your taught sessions will follow a ‘learn, explore further and apply’ structure.  The modules have been designed to reflect the realities of the design industry and working environments.  You will craft a Personal Development Plan (PDP) to record what you’ve done and plan what you want to achieve, enabling you to recognise your development needs and progress towards your unique goals.  You will produce sophisticated fashion products or single fashion items as proof of concept or may work in collaboration with industrial partners.

Fashion at Northumbria- Assessments  Assessments for Womenswear, Menswear and Performancewear will be portfolio based for 2 modules Design Proposal and Design Experimentation with a reflective Personal Development Plan.  The assessment for modules Design Thinking and Design Process are a single illustrated report of 5000 words or a video including substantial evidence demonstrating the application of methods and knowledge.  The final 60 credits for Project Thesis will be the culmination of preceding work and presented as a Design project with accompanying thesis of 6,000 words and PDP, or demonstrated entirely through a thesis of 15,000 words and PDP.  For MA Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical), Responsible Design and Fashion Product Lifecycle will generate an extensive body of development work which will form the basis of the work required for assessment. This will be recorded using methods appropriate to the individual (process journal, annotated bibliography etc.) demonstrating a continuation of investigation through appropriate secondary resources.  The assessment for modules Design Thinking and Design Process are a single illustrated report of 5000 words or a video including substantial evidence demonstrating the application of methods and knowledge.  The final 60 credits for Project Thesis will be the culmination of preceding work and presented as a thesis of 15,000 words and Personal Development Plan (plus any additional work subject to the individual’s project).

Our Staff ď&#x201A;§ You will be taught by an inspirational accolade of academics who have enjoyed immense success as designers for some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest brands. ď&#x201A;§ These innovative designers will not only inspire you, they will support you. The Programme Leader and Modules Tutors will all be accessible and ready to help you reach your full potential. Dr Alana James is an expert academic in the field of ethics and sustainability in fashion and will lead the MA Fashion Design (Sustainable and Ethical) programme. She has experience of working with high-street fashion brands within their work on ethical trade and sustainability and integrates this industry focus to the masters programme. She completed her PhD at Northumbria University in 2014 which explored the vital relationship between fashion brands and consumers in creating meaningful responsible change in the fashion industry. She is passionate about embedding sustainability as a design tool in fashion education, enabling students to become future change makers addressing the key global challenges of tomorrow.

Our Staff Emma Jane Goldsmith is an experienced womenswear fashion educator, her expertise is broad from detailed surface embellishment, conceptual pattern cutting, dress design, soft tailoring, through to designer sportswear. Emma has strong links with industry in all levels of the market which will help students gain a rich understanding of the demands of contemporary womenswear. Her industrial formative career was designing for luxury international designer brands in New York and Paris. Additionally, to design, she has experience in garment production, manufacture, PR and consultancy and launched her own accessories line. She has two research streams: as a maker, reinvigorating artisan craft for future fashion and as a practitioner studying the changing interface of Fashion Curation.

Research Rich Learning Much of our research in the School of Design is built on long-term collaborations with citizens and communities, and includes partnerships with a range of non-profit, public and commercial partners. The School has three research themes: ď&#x201A;§ Design + Wellbeing ď&#x201A;§ Design + Business and Publics ď&#x201A;§ Design + Making and Materials These themes are underpinned by strengths in core areas of design expertise across industrial and innovation design, fashion design and fashion communications, graphic design, interior design, and interaction design and human-computer interaction.

Fashion Application Portfolio  Portfolio required for the following courses:  Fashion Design MA  Fashion Design (Performancewear) MA  Fashion Design (Menswear) MA  Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA  We want students who are excited by the subject they choose and are engaged in the world around them.  What to include:  Show creativity, drawing, observation skills, colour work, use of varied media.  Sketchbooks, research, development of ideas.  Reference contemporary fashion designers and brands, fashion drawing.

Entry Requirements  Applicants should normally have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered.  Applicants are required to submit an online portfolio with their application for the following courses:    

Fashion Design MA Fashion Design (Performancewear) MA Fashion Design (Menswear) MA Fashion Design (Womenswear) MA

 International qualifications - if you have studied a non-UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in from our country pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.  English language requirements - International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). * The university accepts many UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find more details at www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications.

YOUR CAMPUS

Our Facilities  Northumbria are 11th in the UK for Facilities.*  Major campus investment in recent years – Sport Central, Student Central, Digital Commons, Architecture Studios, Computer and Information Sciences Building.  One of the best academic libraries in the UK, held Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010, and with 24/7 access.***  Our IT, library and course resources are all ahead of sector for satisfaction.** *Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018 *** National Student Survey 2019 *** Digital library is currently 24/7, access to library learning spaces reviewed in line with Covid-19 guidance.

Fashion Facilities  Taught at City Campus East in the centre of Newcastle.  When on-campus you will work in studio space where you can take inspiration from postgraduates across all design disciplines.  You will have access to premium, industry facilities which will prepare you for work, including a photography studio, machine room, print room and studio space.  Responsible design in either practice or commercial processes evidences a growing need to act in a restorative, regenerative manner beyond the ideology of sustainability. You will have access to a specialist design laboratory to experiment with new processes and understandings for future fashion.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Guest Lectures               

Erika Bowes and Yuki Haze - Sukeban Magazine Alec Maxwell – Kloss Films, British Vogue Charmaine Ayden - Karla Otto PR Debra Bourne MBE - Lynn Franks PR and Founder of All Walks Beyond the Catwalk Gareth Pugh Sue Tilley - Muse of Lucian Freud Mary Wilson - The Supremes Julian Ganio – Stylist - Fendi Kuba Ryniewicz – Photographer - Fantastic Man Savallas Models Romaine Lillie - Stylist and Art Director - Italian Vogue, Russian Vogue, The Guardian, Sunday Times, Nylon and Marie Claire. Oh Comely magazine Hilary Alexander OBE - Fashion journalist Kim Giangiuli – Ralph Lauren Sally Dawson and Abbie Old – H&M

Exhibitions

Interfiliere Exhibition of Swimwear in Paris

*Subject to government guidance during Covid-19.

Exhibitions on Campus

*Subject to government guidance during Covid-19.

YOUR FUTURE

Career Success at Northumbria  Boost your earning potential: according to the Department for Education’s Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2017, postgraduates earn on average £6,000 a year more than their undergraduate counterparts.  Which? University Student Survey 2018 ranked us as one of the top rated universities for ‘job readiness’ in the UK.  Northumbria is ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate start-ups based on turnover, according to the HEBCIS Survey 2018/19.  Graduate Futures - our Careers and Employment service will help at every stage, from finding part-time jobs that fit alongside your studies and volunteering opportunities, through to finding your first full-time job after graduation.

Where do our Graduates Go?  You will graduate with the knowledge and expertise required to become a world-class designer.  Our collaborative work with industry partners creates a space for future thinking, which enhances the curriculum and enables students to graduate into high profile employment both in the UK and internationally.  As well as supporting those seeking to develop independent fashion labels, this course will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities within the fashion and creative industries and in roles as diverse as:  fashion designer

 fashion director

 fashion editor

 stylist

 account manager

 industry commentator

 buyer

 visual merchandiser

 trend forecaster

 We currently have Fashion alumni working across the world for countless global labels, including Scott Henshall, the youngest designer to show at London Fashion Week and Creative Director of Mulberry.

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DISCLAIMER: Please

note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. The University continues to monitor guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure compliance with government requirements and to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.