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Falmouth University

Falmouth Cornwall , England ,United Kingdom

Fashion Styling & Art Direction BA(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year

In our vibrant studios, future art directors and stylists are busy curating imaginative fashion stories for catwalks, editorial shoots, window displays, fashion films and new immersive spaces. By joining them on this course, you’ll collaborate with fellow creative thinkers and makers from across the University to produce real work for real clients under the expert guidance of passionate lecturers. From garment fitting and editorial art direction to producing advertising campaigns, you’ll develop the skills you need to break into the global fashion industry.

You will:

  • Develop confidence as a future fashion visionary, committed to harnessing the power of storytelling through multimedia productions
  • Gain the key practical skills necessary to operate at a professional level in the global styling industry
  • Engage in debate around the practical and theoretical context of fashion communication
  • Work on industry-led briefs as part of a collaborative team of supportive, risk-taking global practitioners, in preparation for your future creative career
  • Create a powerful professional fashion styling portfolio to launch into industry
  • Have access to enviable facilities, including industrial sewing machines, specialist construction equipment, a dye lab and a contemporary dress and textile archive

Campus Information

Penryn Campus

Standing proud above Penryn town and just a short hop away from the vibrant community of Falmouth, Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology make it the ideal place to ignite your academic fire. Playing host to courses covering a spectrum of disciplines, from design and media to performance and writing, Penryn Campus sees students and staff gather to think, work, create and share – a collaborative melting pot of ideas and opportunities which are sure to challenge and inspire. The Stannary is one of the county’s largest live events venues, welcoming a diverse range of musicians, DJs and pulsating club nights all through the year.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

As a graduate from this Fashion Styling & Art Direction course, you could become:

  • A creative director, art director, show producer or set designer
  • A celebrity, runway, editorial or personal stylist
  • A stylist for e-commerce, product or still life
  • A fashion researcher or curator
  • A fashion futurologist, visual merchandiser or model scout

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)

Academic requirements

Standard Year XII:

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%

ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%

SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%

ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%

IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

Recognised Foundation Diploma

BULATS

Undergraduate - 70

Cambridge English Scale

Undergraduate - 169

European Baccalaureate

A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English

IELTS

Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill

PTE Academic

Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)