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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 . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent . Applicants will need to attend an interview with a portfolio of work .
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What ' s this course about ?
Bring your creative and original ideas to life on our multi-award-winning degree . Develop your innovation , self-awareness and critical thinking via our teaching approach – which integrates sustainable and ethical design principles , focuses on your unique strengths and shapes you into a confident and cultured professional . You ' ll build a deep knowledge of traditional and digital making skills using industry-level facilities and be able to deliver authentic , imaginative work that pushes the boundaries of what fashion and textile design means now and in the future .
Example placements
● Paul Smith
● Mary Katrantzou
● Peter Pilotto
Example topics
● Design fundamentals
● Digital designing for fashion and textiles
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● Enterprise and industry : research
● Designer-led brief
● Major project : concept
Course highlights
● Master fashion design methods including drawing techniques , patterncutting , fashion illustration , silkscreen and digital printing , embroidery and constructed textiles
● Take part in our sustainable fashion research project
● Set up your own label or fashion and textile company
● Take an optional placement – either with a company or as self-employed
● Get insight into the fashion industry by attending guest lectures by visiting professionals such as Julian Roberts , Niccolo Casas and Shingo Sato
● Exhibit your work at our annual graduate shows and Graduate Fashion Week showcases in London
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' The favourite part of my course is being able to focus on what you are passionate about and show that in your work . Our course doesn ' t have a set style that you have to follow like some other universities do , so you can really express yourself as much as you want ! ’
Sanna Karajalainen
Future opportunities
Our collaborative and projectorientated course will give you the skills to become highly employable . Our graduates work across design , marketing , communications and commerce in areas such as fashion , textile or accessories design , trend prediction , buying , visual merchandising , teaching , journalism and writing .
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’ 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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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 . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent . Applicants will need to attend an interview with a portfolio of work .
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What ' s this course about ?
Develop your own visual identity , with a distinct typography emphasis and professional connections gained from our industryactive , research-led teaching staff . With opportunities to specialise in your area of interest and win awards from prestigious graphic design bodies , you ’ ll build an inspiring design profile that no employer can resist . Graphic design is a cornerstone of many industries , so you ' ll have lots of career options .
Example placements
● Waitrose & Partners
● TopCashBack
● MMT Digital
● Waterline Media
Example topics
● Typography and layout
● Information design
● Screen design – motion graphics
● Ethical design
● Professional practice – identity and branding
● User experience design
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Course highlights
● Hone vital design techniques – including screen printing , letterpress , laser cutting and dye sublimation printing – using our specialist facilities
● Enter international competitions by renowned organisations
● Elevate your professional profile by becoming a member of the esteemed International Society of Typographic Designers ( iSTD )
● Showcase your work at our annual Graduate Show
● Experience the graphic design profession by taking a 1-year placement
● Gain an Adobe Certified Associate qualification
● Connect with companies and communities by taking part in events like SKY Creative Day
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‘ I chose to study at Portsmouth because of the enthusiastic lecturers and exciting course layout . ’
Emily Fletcher
Graduates in work and / or further study 90 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
With the skills and knowledge you ’ ll gain from this course , you can work across a variety of creative industries . Areas you could work in include magazine design publishing , branding and design advertising , web design , and TV and film . You could also set up your own business , work as a freelancer or go on to postgraduate study .
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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 . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent . Applicants will need to attend an interview with a portfolio of work .
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What ' s this course about ? Redefine the world with a pencil or stylus . Challenge convention in all spheres : from exploring illustration from new perspectives , to delving into its social , political and historical significance . You ' ll explore traditional and contemporary illustration techniques and the business essentials of the art form – and you can gain extra professional experience through a 1-year placement , client projects and entering design competitions . At the end of this course , you ' ll become an all-encompassing illustrator that stands out among competitors in the creative industries .
Example placements
● MCI UK Ltd
● Zpos
● Arty Farty Retreat
● Wildern School
Example topics
● Bookworks
● Research and narrative
● Social sequences
● Applied illustration practice
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● Visual culture : technology and the image
● Illustration : self-directed project
Course highlights
● Raise your professional profile by taking on live projects with local and international clients such as Anglepoise
● Catch potential employers ' eyes by exhibiting your work at national exhibitions and our annual Graduate Show
● Have the chance to win eminent awards by entering international competitions like Design & Art Direction ( D & AD ), The Macmillan Prize and the V & A Illustration Awards
● Enrich your practical and industry experience by taking an optional 1-year placement – either with a company or by setting up your own
● Showcase your Adobe expertise to industry peers by gaining Adobe Certified Associate ( ACA ) qualifications
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‘ 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 . ’
H Plane
Graduates in work and / or further study 90 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
The creative and technical abilities you ’ ll develop on this course – in sequential storytelling , character animation and visual storytelling – could lead to a variety of creative roles in design and media . Areas previous graduates have gone on to include artist book making , children ’ s book illustration , narrative illustration , print making , art direction and teaching . You can also continue your studies at postgraduate level .
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