BA Bespoke Tailoring

Institution University of the Arts London
Method At the institution
Location London
Type Undergraduate

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BA Bespoke Tailoring

Objectives The course will equip you with the wider professional, communication and business skills needed to succeed in today’s challenging tailoring industry. It will familiarise you with the relevant technology currently in use in the industry and you will be encouraged to make full use of the College’s production resources with specialist manufacturing equipment, CAD CAM facilities, craft workshops, IT centre and open access workshops. You will gain experience of current professional practice through a variety of external projects and an optional period in the industry during your second year.
Entry requirements You should: * have 2 A Level passes at grade C or above supported by passes in 3 subjects at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent awards * have a minimum of 160 UCAS tariff points * have IELTS level 6 or equivalent if English is not your first language
Academic title BA Bespoke Tailoring
Course description BA Bespoke Tailoring

Programme

The course combines the opportunities for the subject to be studied in either men’s and / or women’s tailoring. The first year introduces you to the skills required for bespoke tailoring and sets out to encourage the development of the technical areas. This is underpinned by an understanding of the principles of cut and construction. You are encouraged to develop an enquiring approach to the technical development of bespoke garments. The subject areas of cutting and design are integrated to focus on the importance of cut in defining classic tailoring.

In your second year you will broaden your knowledge of the subject area and develop a more personalised skills portfolio. The College benefits from a close relationship with Savile Row and fine tailoring in London and will enable you to participate in a period (one term) in the bespoke tailoring environment. The emphasis of the third year is on self directed study culminating in the production of a body of work to a highly professional standard. You will continue to develop your professional portfolio.