University College of Creative Arts

Course Details

BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier

Course Description

During this degree, you’ll learn the specialist technical and creative skills needed for handcraft tailoring, couture-inspired fashion and contemporary design for the modern wardrobe. These include specialist draping techniques, creative pattern cutting, bespoke tailoring and three-dimensional realisation, as well as design communication skills such as illustration and computer aided design. You’ll have access to spacious dedicated design, pattern cutting and production studios with specialist industry-standard facilities. Our team of highly skilled staff and visiting practitioners will offer you a wealth of knowledge and experience in order for you to develop a range of tangible and transferable skills that have real industry value. With a work placement in the second year, you’ll also have the chance to gain invaluable industry experience – further strengthening your CV and skill set for your post-graduation career.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Our graduates secure a variety of design roles, including: Savile Row apprentices Creative pattern cutters for high-end brands Freelance or in-house design and pattern cutters Production managers Studio managers. A number of our graduates have secured rewarding roles in industry areas such as: Fashion design Creative pattern cutting Pattern technologist Design consultant Studio manager Production manager Sample maker – freelance or in-house for high-end brands Savile Row apprentice.




BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier University College of Creative Arts