英語與時尚設計 English Plus Fashion Design @ 倫敦藝術大學 (LCF)

The aims of this course are to enable you to present your fashion design ideas to a higher standard, to be able to show the research and creative process as you develop finished designs, and to have a good understanding of the fashion industry and current designers in the UK. You will develop ideas and record them in a sketchbook; develop a fashion vocabulary through analysing collections; build confidence when researching new ideas through short projects; and be able to present your designs both verbally and in a two-dimensional format. 

Course Aims

• To introduce you to how fashion is taught in the UK
• To build your confidence when researching new ideas through short projects
• To enable you to present your designs, both verbally and in a two dimensional format

Areas covered include

• Use of drawing and colour materials in presenting design ideas
• Research skills - how to use the resources of London (shops, museums and galleries), as sources of inspiration
• Illustration skills and drawing from a clothed model
• Lectures on current fashion design
• A visit to a major fashion exhibition or gallery, such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, to explore the relationship between design in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world

At the end of the course students will:

• Be able to present their fashion design ideas to a higher standard
• Be able to show the research and creative process as they develop finished designs
• Have a good understanding of the fashion industry and current designers in the UK

What is included?

• 15 hours of General English tuition per week, Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12.20
• 15 hours of college options over 5 afternoons per week
• One free textbook (English course only)
• Regular tutorials and progress tests
• Free internet and e-mail access
• Self-study facilities
• Certificate of Attendance

Materials etc.
Basic materials will be provided, students are expected to bring their own pencils, brushes, sketch book, scissors and craft knife, and a camera for recording three dimensional work and visual research.

How many students in a class?
For English language, average 10 students, maximum 12.
For college option, average 8 students, maximum 16.

What is the minimum age?
16.

Do I need to have experience in the subject I want to study?
No. These courses are available to all students irrelevant of their previous art and design experience.

Level of English required?
Elementary or above.