Expand+What is the programme about?
Listed in the ‘Top 50 Fashion Schools and Programs Across the Globe’(Robin Wilding 2012) which states confidently “Any aspiring high-tech designers with an affinity for the Irish culture will love this school”, the BA(H...

Hide-What is the programme about?
Listed in the ‘Top 50 Fashion Schools and Programs Across the Globe’(Robin Wilding 2012) which states confidently “Any aspiring high-tech designers with an affinity for the Irish culture will love this school”, the BA(Hons) Design (Fashion) (ab initio Level 8) is one of the most nationally and internationally acclaimed programmes in the Limerick School of Art and Design and is the only programme in Ireland who currently shows at Graduate Fashion Week in London.

Who is the programme for?
Anyone interested in applying for this programme should have an aptitude for the following; Drawing, experimenting with a wide range of materials; working from 2 dimensional to 3 dimensional forms; experimenting with shape; exploring colour and texture; ability for original research. Technical skills like sewing and knitting are beneficial.

Expand+Year 2:
This is an intensive year, which provides an introduction to the core modules within the course such as, Design concepts; Technical pattern cutting and Construction; Knit textiles and Construction; Presentation layouts and Illustration; Pro...

Hide-Year 2:
This is an intensive year, which provides an introduction to the core modules within the course such as, Design concepts; Technical pattern cutting and Construction; Knit textiles and Construction; Presentation layouts and Illustration; Professional practice and Market Research.These are taught through workshops, demonstrations and projects which cover children’s wear, women’s wear and men’s wear. Drawing, I.T. and Critical and Contextual Studies are also covered. Students partake in market research trips to Dublin and London and also participate in selected competitions and exhibitions.

Year 3:
This year the focus is on projects that allow students to discover their own particular creative direction and areas of interest. The core modules are developed at a more advanced level and students are now introduced to computer aided design systems and illustrator techniques. Visits to London to undertake fabric/market research also take place in preparation for the design and manufacture of a ‘ Two Piece Statement’. During the second half of this year work placement is a major feature of the programme requirement. This placement is a minimum of 12 weeks and students who opt for a European placement are considered for the Erasmus work placement programme.

Year 4:
This year is largely self -initiated study which is research based and culminates in a final collection which is shown at the annual fashion show. The show attracts an audience from fashion journalism, bloggers, industry and commerce. This is also shown at the annual degree exhibitions which take place in the college, and also at Graduate Fashion Week in London. We are currently the only college in Ireland to show at GFW. Fourth years are also introduced to the Shima Seiki knitting machine and Gerber pattern making system. Students also participate in national and international competitions.