Fashion Design with Promotion - Letterkenny
This programme is designed to provide students interested in Art & Design with an opportunity to study various subject areas before choosing a specialised field to pursue the career of their dreams.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
3 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants wishing to transfer onto this programme will typically have successfully completed Semester 1 in Year 1 of the AU234 Design (Common Entry) programme or hold a Level 6 Higher Certificate in a related programme. Standard applicants will present a qualification at an appropriate level on the National Framework of Qualifications. Non-standard applicants must present equivalent Higher Education awards, i.e., those with the necessary number of ECTS credits and/or appropriate learning outcomes.
No portfolio or alternative assessment is required to enter this course.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
The main employers are:
• Fashion houses
• Independent Designer/Maker
• Retail
Graduate careers typically include:
• E-Tailer
• Fashion Advertising & Marketing advisor
• Fashion Illustrator
• Fashion Photographer
• Fashion Stylist
• Visual Merchandiser
• Visual PR Consultant
Further information
Total Fees EU: €2,500.
This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.
Total Fees Non-EU: €12,000.
Fees shown are per annum.
Course Overview
This programme is for students progressing from AU234 Design (Common Entry) who wish to specialise in Fashion Design with Promotion from Semester 2 of their studies.
AU234 Design (Common Entry) allows students to study common modules before choosing a specialist degree award options:
• Animation
• Graphic Design and Illustration
• Film and Media Promotion
• Fashion Design with Promotion
This programme is designed to provide students interested in Art & Design with an opportunity to study various subject areas before choosing a specialised field to pursue the career of their dreams. Students study common modules and have the flexibility to amend their area of specialisation after their first semester of study, subject to space availability.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with Promotion is a creative and innovative course tailored to equip you with the skills to pursue a career in the exciting world of fashion and related areas. It has the perfect blend of creativity and practical hands-on experience to ensure you succeed.
Few creative industries are as varied, constantly evolving and as creatively pure as the fashion world. The world’s leading designers are some of the most famous names and faces in the art world. This three-year course harnesses your creative talents with your business instincts, honing your flair for fashion to lay the foundation for a successful career.
The course is concept-driven, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore your creative strengths – with a fashion design project in each of the three years that you will bring to life through the mediums of photography and film.
Graduates go on to have careers in renowned fashion houses, as well with the world’s best known retailers – in roles that include becoming a Visual PR Consultant, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Photographer or Illustrator.
Year 1
Semester 1 - Mandatory modules:
Visual Enquiry
Communications & Creative Process
Visual and Material Culture 1
Programme Fundamentals
Semester 2 - Mandatory modules:
Fashion Design & Development 1
Fashion Illustration & Presentation Design
Photography – Studio
Visual and Material Culture 2
Year 2
Semester 1 - Mandatory modules:
Fashion Flats & Pattern Cutting
Fashion Sustainability & Innovation
Fashion History 1
Video Recording & Editing
Semester 2 - Mandatory modules:
Fashion Design & Development 2
Photography – Post Processing
The History of Fashion and Fashion Promotion
Social Media Promotion
Year 3
Semester 1 - Mandatory modules:
Accessory & Menswear Design
Graphic Design for Fashion Promotion
Fashion Marketing
Video Post Production
Work Placement
Semester 2 - Mandatory modules:
Fashion Project
Costing & Sourcing
Contemporary Theory
Personal Promotion & Professional Practice
Department of Design & Creative Media
Lorna Ross
Head of Department
T: +353 (0)74 9186135
E: lorna.ross@atu.ie