Digital Fashion

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Between the converging digital media of imaging, graphic design, music and film, the role and position of fashion is being re-defined, creating new opportunities. Emerging technologies such as 3D bodyscanning and commercial scale digital printing will increasingly impact on fashion design and production processes. Research projects are currently underway in these areas.

Digital fashion at LCF is concerned with practices which foreground digital technologies as a primary means of design and production, and involve both virtual and real spaces. The MA is designed for those interested in exploring new and creative approaches to fashion design and production utilising the CAD/CAM, printing, embroidery and body scanning facilities available at LCF, and integrating old (manual) and new (digital)technologies in fashion, footwear and accessories design and product development, digital printing for fashion and accessories, or patterncutting and production.

The course will introduce students to available facilities and suitable projects will be developed by negotiation from initial proposals. Candidates will be expected to have an appropriate first degree in a practical fashion subject, for example womenswear, menswear, footwear, or textile design. Proposals for other aspects of digital fashion, which may incorporate photographic and visual elements, are also welcome

Full Time mode
Weeks 1-22: Masters Project Proposal (20 credits); Contextual Studies (20 credits); Weeks 1-12: Induction and Development (20 credits); Weeks 1-22: Creative Development and Application (20 credits) Weeks 13-22: Innovation and Industrial Links (40 credits) Weeks 23-30: Masters Project Planning Weeks 31-45: Masters Project (60 credits) Part Time Mode
Year One
Weeks 1-33: Masters Project Proposal (20 credits); Contextual Studies (20 credits); Weeks 1-12: Induction and Development (20 credits); Weeks 1-22: Creative Development and Application (20 credits); Year Two
Weeks 1-3: Masters Project Proposal (continued) Weeks 4-9: Masters Project Planning Weeks 1-22: Innovation and Industrial Links (40 credits) Weeks 10-45: Masters Project (60 credits) MA taught courses may be studied in full time or part time mode, as outlined above, or students can elect to study by Independent Project Mode on either a full time or part time basis. The Independent Project Mode is designed for students whose area of interest lies between, or crosses, subject disciplines. This would be discussed at interview. In addition, for students unable to complete the MA, there may be an opportunity to complete a Postgraduate Diploma.

* a good Honours degree in a related discipline (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional practice * a portfolio of work relevant to fashion and/or related areas * IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent if English is not your first languageYou are expected to have an intermediate capability with design programs such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator and be progressive in breaking boundaries through the digital medium.Your application should include a two references and your portfolio supplied on a disc or sent electronically. Any pieces of work larger than A4 can be shown if selected for interview.Selection ProcessAn admissions tutor will review your application and you may be called to interview. Selection is based initially on academic qualifications and/or previous experience, references, essay (see application form), portfolio and your personal statement. Selected interviewees will be asked to take a short writing test. From the interview the course team will decide if you are to be selected onto the course. In some cases the offer of a place may be conditional and dependent on you passing required examinations.If you are international student (from outside of the EU), for further information contact the International Administrator:Telephone: +44 (0)20 7514 7678Email: international@fashion.arts.ac.uk English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C)