CAO Code GC 494
Points Level 2008 #280pts


Course Duration
Full-Time 3 years (with an optional year in Milan)
 

About the course

Griffith College Dublin is delighted to offer two degree programmes in Fashion Design as part of the long established Design Faculty. Both the BA (Hons) in Fashion Design level 8 and BA in Fashion Design level 7 degrees are full-time 3 year programmes of study. Students who successfully graduate from Griffith College and meet the Italian language requirement have the opportunity to spend an additional year of study at the renowned NABA Institute. NABA who also work with Central St Martins in London is based in the Italian fashion capital and offers an exciting and stimulating insight into the workings of the avant-garde fashion houses of Milan.

The programme philosophy embraces creativity, focusing on the development of original idea through innovation and experimentation, while providing training and professional skills relevant to current industry design practice. As knowledge and skills enable creative freedom, students are fully prepared to a professional standard, ensuring a smooth transition from academic training to a career within the fashion industry. The core area of study is the Fashion Design Project that allows students to explore a personal direction in design, from idea generation, design development and pattern cutting, through to garment construction and contemporary production techniques.

The programme reflects the changes taking place in fashion design, recognising that traditional manufacturing bases have been relocated to low cost economies. Griffith College has responded to this need with a comprehensive fashion design syllabus offering training in the most up to date Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Manufacturing (CAM) software. Our graduates are best prepared for emerging employment opportunities such as fashion designers liaising with offshore production facilities, buyers, trend forecasters and other roles involving the application of design creativity supported by technical and business knowledge.

A design portfolio is required, this can include samples of sketching, notebooks, concept development and technical drawing etc.

Applications for both courses can be made through the CAO system using CAO Code 495 for the level 7 degree and CAO Code 494 for the level 8 honours degree. It is planned that students who register and successfully complete the BA in Fashion Design can then proceed to the final year of the BA (Hons) in Fashion Design.

Progression
Holders of this qualification may wish to pursue postgraduate study. Since 2007 NABA has increased their offer of postgraduate study, students who successfully graduate from Griffith College now have the opportunity to choose a postgraduate study options which include specialist areas of study leading to a Master of Arts award.

• BA in Fashion and Textile Design – 1 Year
• MA Fashion Sportswear Design – 1 Year
• MA Textiles and New Materials Design - 2 Years

Careers
Graduates typically find employment in the following career areas: In House Fashion Designer, Own Label, Pattern Cutter, Costume Designer, Fashion Forecaster, Fashion Stylist, Production Supervisor, Quality Controller, Fabric And Trims Purchaser, Fashion Buying , Fashion Journalist, Image Consultant, Fashion Show Producer.

Fees

Design Course Fees will cover tuition only. Materials for the course are not included in the course fees. Material and printing costs may vary for each student and each year.

Course Content - BA (Hons) Fashion Design

Module
Stage I

• Fashion Design I
• Drawing I
  • Analytical Drawing
  • Fashion Drawing
  • Digital Drawing
• Technology I
  • Textile Drawing
• Cultural Studies I
  
  • History of Costume
  • History of Modern Art & Design I(M)
  • Italian I (M)
• Professional Practice I
  
  • Fashion Business

Stage II
 

• Fashion Design II
   
• Drawing II
  
  • Fashion Illustration
• Technology II
• Cultural Studies II
  • History of Fashion
  • History of Modern Art & Design II (M)
  • Italian II (M)
• Professional Practice II
  • Fashion Marketing

Stage III

• Fashion Design III
• Drawing III
  
  • Digital Fashion Design
• Technology III
  • CAD / CAM
• Cultural Studies III
  
  • Contemporary Fashion Studies
  • Visual Culture (E)
  • Italian (E)
• Professional Practice III
  
  • Fashion Business

Project work will typically consist of a one lecture and one hour in small group or individually based input/feedback from tutors and the remaining time in directed and self directed experimentation. Tutors would remain in studio throughout the day to assist with any queries as they arise..

Course
 

Entry Requirements
All applicants will be required to submit a portfolio for assessment as part of the minimum entry criteria for Fashion Design programmes at Griffith College.