UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - Fashion Pathway

An opportunity to study in a highly creative specialist Fashion Foundation program in Central London will fully immerse you in all aspects of fashion's creative processes. Close to important museums and galleries, this dynamic course is taught by a team of dedicated tutors with current industry experience.

On this exciting and challenging one-year course, you will be encouraged to learn through exploration and discovery. Highly experienced tutors and practitioners will deliver projects and workshops designed to build on your existing skills and introduce and develop new skills and knowledge through research, design development, fashion illustration, textiles, styling, and promotion. The course will challenge and unleash your creativity and develop problem-solving, collaboration, and independent skills for success in this fast-paced industry.

The program of study is predominantly experimental, allowing you to identify your interests and strengths through an investigation into visual language and creative practices.

This exploratory investigation allows you to become familiar with and experiment within a broad range of creative disciplines, collaborating with students from the related art and design subjects at Morley Chelsea Creative Centre as part of your journey to reinforce your specialism. As part of the Chelse Center for Creative industries, you will form part of a dynamic community of like-minded people and a well-resourced environment where you will be able to find voice and direction in your work.

Small class sizes ensure all students are supported and encouraged to develop their own visual language through a work portfolio that reflects their interests on your chosen pathway. This holistic approach will support work production that reflects the contemporary professional practice and position your creative endeavour within your chosen specialist practice.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate awareness of the different perspectives, approaches, and ethics within diverse creative practices.

Research, analyze, and evaluate relevant information as part of their creative practice.

Understand, adapt, and safely use appropriate practical methods and skills for creative practice and production.

Explore solutions to complex problems through the application of practical, theoretical, and technical understanding.

Take responsibility for research, planning, and time management to access and action progression opportunities.

Use critically evaluative and reflective skills to take responsibility for your own learning, development, and decision-making.

Effectively communicate and present ideas and creative practice to appropriate audiences.

The program is free for 16-18 years olds.