BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Promotion

at Norwich University of the Arts

YEAR 1

• Examine the theory and practice of fashion trends and trend forecasting, marketing and branding as well as historical and contemporary fashion writing and journalism
• Explore a range of graphic and illustration skills using traditional drawing techniques and digital applications
• Undertake an introduction to photography
• Apply your creative and conceptual abilities to fashion styling and illustration projects
• Undertake critical and reflective writing exercises to underpin your industry understanding and self-awareness.

YEAR 2

• Extend your conceptual and theoretical awareness of campaign strategy techniques, visual merchandising and the use of film and video as a promotional tool
• Develop collaborative working practices with students from other courses to explore the interaction between different design media and genres
• Undertake an introduction to digital film making and 3D digital modelling
• Design and create a 360-degree fashion campaign
• Develop an understanding of professional practice in areas of professional pitching, network building and self-promotion.

YEAR 3

• Identify an area of study that reflects your intended professional practice culminating in a substantial and focused body of creative work
• Expand your technical, creative and management skills relevant to your practice
• Take part in live projects and competitions such as briefs from Graduate Fashion Week and the British Fashion Council
• Compile a professional portfolio of work in appropriate physical and digital formats
• Write a Research Report on a topic broadly related to fashion and your own individual practice.

Typical UK offers

A / AS Levels – GCE

GCE A/AS Levels 3 A-level qualifications at grades BBB. Where candidates are not taking 3 A-levels, NUA will consider combinations of A-level/AS-level and other Level 3 qualifications.

BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject

BTEC Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction*, Distinction* in an art, design or media related subject

T Levels

A T Level in any subject with overall grade Merit or above

UAL Extended Diploma

Merit

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Merit

UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Pass

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Merit

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Art and Design)

Pass

International Baccalaureate Diploma

A minimum of 27 points

NUA welcomes applicants of all ages from all backgrounds.

If the qualification that you are studying is not shown, do not worry as we are able to accept other pre-entry qualifications as well as combinations of different qualifications. Please do contact our Student Recruitment Team if you have any queries.

International applications

We accept qualifications from all over the world. To find our entry requirements from a specific country, please check our dedicated international pages.

Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants are required to have a minimum UKVI approved IELTS exam score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable such as, IB English language syllabus A or B/English Literature (Grade 4).

Home    

Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree)    
£9,250

Overseas    

Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree)    
£17,500

There will be opportunities to collaborate with students from other NUA courses, giving you valuable experience of multi-disciplinary working common in agencies and the fashion industry.

Typical career paths include

• Fashion Stylist

• Style Scout

• Trend Forecaster

• Fashion Buyer

• Visual Merchandiser

• Fashion Marketer

• Brand Strategist

• Social Media Strategist

• Creative/Art Director

• Promotion and PR

• PR and Event Manager

• Fashion Writer

• Fashion Editor

• Fashion Blogger

• Fashion Vlogger

• Fashion Illustrator