Contour Fashion

Reasons to study Contour Fashion BA (Hons) at DMU:

-Internationally renowned course

with recent graduates employed by: ASOS, Agent Provocateur, Triumph, H&M, Clover International, Heidi Klein and Nicole de Carle

-Specialist areas of study

in lingerie, bodywear, swimwear, loungewear, nightwear, corsetry, menswear and sportswear

-Develop specialist skills

in conceptual design and application, pattern cutting, grading, fit methodologies, technical excellence and manufacturing and presentation formats to equip you for industry roles in the UK and worldwide

-Work experience and placements 
opportunities with the likes of Abercrombie & Fitch, Gossard, Seafolly, Agent Provocateur, Aubade, GAP New York and H&M Sweden

-The Contour Catwalk Show
gives you the opportunity to showcase your final collections/products to a wide range of industry professionals and public through a varied means

-International design competitions
gives you the opportunity to enter and win awards such as Lingerie Designer of the Year, The Leathersellers Award, as well as experiencing external client projects with global brands

-Contour Fashion Communication BA (Hons)
is a related course aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in marketing and promotion within the intimate apparel industry

-#DMUglobal is fully integrated into the course
via overseas trips, international study, and the representation of the course in the GREAT Festivals of Creativity in Brazil, Shanghai and Beijing

-The new Vijay Patel building

has been designed to provide the space and facilities where ideas can develop and flourish for all of our art and design courses - find out more

-Core workshop materials available at no cost

to our students along with some programme-specific workshop materials - find out more

-Cash awards of £150, £200 and £300

for students in years one, two and three respectively, towards materials and specialist printing*

You are introduced to the academic, professional, industrial and commercial challenges of design practice. There are opportunities to work with companies on live projects, work placements and competition awards, and the course has unparalleled links with the UK and global intimate apparel industry.

The course covers visual research; drawing and design development; illustration; trend prediction; contour garment design; pattern cutting and making for lingerie, swimwear and nightwear, sportswear; CAD for print generation, fashion illustration, fit and grading via Lectra garment technology; contextual studies; designing for external clients; professional practice and a final collection suitable for presentation to industry and public display. In the final year, students choose to specialise in either an aesthetic or a technical route.