Fashion and Design History BA(Hons)

Program Overview

The Fashion and Design History BA(Hons) program explores the global significance and cultural meanings of fashion and design throughout history. It emphasizes critical thinking, research, and communication skills, preparing students for careers in the fashion industry, museum sector, and other relevant fields. The program offers access to renowned resources and provides practical experience through placements and exhibitions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Fashion and Design History BA(Hons)

This program delves into the world of fashion and design, exploring their global significance and changing cultural meanings. You'll learn about the creation and use of clothing and design objects throughout history and in the present day, examining them in relation to social, political, and cultural identities. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research, and communication skills, preparing you for careers in the fashion industry, museum sector, or various other fields.

Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of fashion and design history in a global context.
• Analyze the relationships between fashion, design, and social, political, and cultural identities.
• Hone critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
• Gain practical experience through placements and exhibitions.
• Prepare for careers in fashion, museums, or other relevant fields.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Introduction to key concepts and themes in fashion and design history.
• Exploration of different materials, objects, and texts related to fashion and design.
• Development of critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
• Introduction to various assessment methods, including essays, presentations, and exams.

Year 2:

• Deeper dive into specific areas of fashion and design history based on your interests.
• Opportunity to undertake a placement in a museum, gallery, archive, or the creative services (optional).
• Continued development of critical thinking, research, and communication skills.

Final Year:

• Independent research project culminating in a dissertation.
• Group display project showcasing your research findings.
• Visual display of your dissertation research as part of the graduate show.
• Further refinement of critical thinking, research, and communication skills.

Assessment:

• A variety of assessments are used, including essays, presentations, exams, project work, and exhibitions.
• Assessment criteria vary depending on the specific module and task.

Teaching:

• Taught by experts in fashion and design history.
• Small group teaching and individual supervision.
• Emphasis on active learning and discussion.
• Access to world-class resources, including the Teaching Collection, Design Archives, and Screen Archive South East.
• Field trips and guest lectures from industry professionals.

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for careers in various fields, including:
• Fashion industry (design, marketing, journalism)
• Museum and heritage sector (curating, research, education)
• Arts administration
• Auction houses
• Journalism and publishing
• Education
• Further research

Other:

• The program offers a unique opportunity to study in a dynamic and creative environment.
• Brighton is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage.
• Graduates have a strong track record of success in their chosen fields.

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP International (full-time) 15,900 GBP