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BA ( Hons ) Fashion and Textile Design
UCAS code W990
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points . Applicants will need to attend an interview with a portfolio of work .
What ' s this course about ?
● Explore fashion and textile design with a hands-on approach
● Study traditional studio practice and craftsmanship , supported by research-led teaching and an exploration of innovative technologies
● Grow your creativity and produce authentic and original designs
● Focus on entrepreneurial practices , enhancing your employability
Example placements
● Paul Smith
● Mary Katrantzou
● Peter Pilotto
Example topics
● Digital designing for fashion and textiles
● Enterprise and industry : research
● Cult , taste and collecting
’ I chose Portsmouth because of its location on the seafront and recommendation from alumni . I love the ability to make the course about what you like , you can do menswear , womenswear , kidswear – anything you wish . ’
Lucas Cross BA ( Hons ) Fashion and Textile Design
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Course highlights
● Investigate creative design development methods including : drawing techniques , fashion design , pattern-cutting , fashion illustration , Computer-Aided Design , silkscreen and digital printing , embroidery , and constructed textiles
● Opportunity to set up your own fashion label
● Increase your network with our international guest lecturers including Julian Roberts , Niccolo Casas and Shingo Sato
● Gain valuable industry experience with an optional one-year work placement with a leading fashion company
● Through our graduate shows , such as Graduate Fashion Week and New Designers , students ’ use of digital design methods have gained industry recognition
Future opportunities
Our graduates have secured work with the likes of Ralph Lauren , Hugo Boss and
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‘ I was so impressed with how my course was run and the facilities and support offered , I quickly fell in love with how hands-on and immersive the course is ; with everyone being encouraged to experiment and ( optionally ) do every step of the process from designing to garment construction . This can include pattern cutting , digital work , screen printing , and planning a photoshoot . ’
Onyx Knifton
Matthew Williamson as well as with major retailers including River Island and Marks and Spencer . They ’ re also working internationally , shaping the industry in textile design , product development , buying , education and fashion PR , as well as setting up their own fashion and textile labels .
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BA ( Hons ) Graphic Design
UCAS code W210
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points . Applicants will need to attend an interview with a portfolio of work .
BA ( Hons ) Illustration
UCAS code W220
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points . Applicants will need to attend an interview with a portfolio of work .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Explore graphic design through a range of digital and traditional media
● Gain creative problemsolving skills and technical knowledge
● Strong emphasis on researchinformed design practice
● Use specialist production facilities to develop techniques like screen printing , letterpress , laser cutting and dye sublimation printing
Example placements
Previous students have completed work placements at the head offices of organisations such as Debenhams and Sainsbury ’ s , and agencies such as Really B2B .
Example topics
● Typography and layout
● Information design
● Screen design – motion graphics
● Ethical design
● Identity and branding
● Visual culture
What ' s this course about ?
● Explore traditional and contemporary illustration and its social , political and historical context
● Experiment with media such as print , animation , textiles and model making
● Question , reflect and analyse your work in the context of other designers , filmmakers , painters , sculptors and writers
● Gain practical skills for a wide range of illustration styles
Example placements
● MCI communications agency
● Liquid Creative
● Waving Bear
Example topics
● Bookworks
● Research and narrative
● Social sequences
● Applied illustration practice
● Visual culture : technology and the image
● Illustration : self-directed project
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Course highlights
● Gain Adobe Certified Associate ( ACA ) qualifications
● Learn from industry experts , with a range of guest speakers who have included Alan Kitching and design studios FontSmith and SomeOne
● Take part in international competitions like the International Society of Typographic Designers ( iSTD ), YCN , D & AD , and events like Dyson industry week
● Get valuable work experience on an optional one-year industrial placement
Future opportunities
On graduation you could work in a number of creative areas including design for print or web , interactive design , motion graphics , advertising , specialist typographic design , and working for branding and design agencies . Many of our graduates have also gone on to set up their own businesses . Plus one of our final-year students won the industry acclaimed UK Adobe Championship in 2017 .
Course highlights
● Enter international competitions like D & AD , The Macmillan Prize , and V & A Illustration Awards
● Access specialist facilities to develop skills in printmaking , including screen printing , etching and letterpress
● Use industry-standard software , including the Adobe Creative Suite , with the opportunity to achieve Adobe Certified Associate ( ACA ) certification
● Interact with our visiting speakers , such as Sara Fanelli ( children ’ s book author / illustrator ), Darren Garrett ( Creative Director of Littleloud Animation Studios ) and Chris Riddell ( UK Children ’ s Laureate 2015 – 2017 )
● Exhibit your work at graduate showcases , such as D & AD New Blood Affiliated to the Association of Illustrators
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‘ I chose to study at Portsmouth because of the enthusiastic lecturers and exciting course layout . ’
Emily Fletcher
Overall student satisfaction 90 %
National Student Survey 2020
‘ I chose to study at Portsmouth because the course offers you the chance to explore your illustrative style in new and exciting ways , all whilst being in a historic and vibrant city . ’
Hannah Plane
Future opportunities
You ’ ll develop creative and technical abilities in illustration , character animation , visual storytelling , authorship and sequence , leading to a variety of creative roles . Our graduates are pursuing roles in art , design and media . They work in careers across editorial illustration , book illustration , exhibition work , teaching , freelancing and selfpublishing .
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