Fashion Communication and Styling
Course Summary School: De Montfort University
Location: United Kingdom, Leicester
Education: Diploma
Reasons to study Fashion Communication and Styling BA (Hons) at DMU:
-Become a Fashion Stylist and communicator
within the fast paced and dynamic world of fashion
-Opportunity to engage with audiences
telling style stories to transform fashion products from just objects into lifestyle must-have trends
-International opportunities
for a meaningful experience as part of your studies through #DMUglobal
-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
-Styling, photography, graphic design, art direction and curation
are some of the areas that our graduates will go on to work in
-Core workshop materials
available at no cost to our students along with some programme-specific workshop materials - find out more
As part of the fast paced and dynamic world of fashion, the Fashion Stylist and communicator manipulates visual stories, employs technologies and exploits promotional platforms. They engage with audiences, telling style stories to transform fashion products from just objects into modern must-have trends.
Typical areas of study include:
-Visual research
-Illustration and storyboarding
-Audience analysis
-Styling
-Photography
-Fashion film
-Editorial development
-Event styling
-Fashion graphics
-Computer aided design
-Freelance/self-employment skills
-Project management
You will also learn the technical production of image, film, event styling and production.You are encouraged to work collaboratively with both peers and various sectors of the industry to develop team-working skills and grow your network of future career opportunities.
Typical entry requirements
A good portfolio and normally:
Art and Design Foundation or
112 points from at least 2 A ‘levels and including grade C in Art and Design or
BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in an Art and Design related subject or
International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points including Art and Design
GCSEs - Five GCSEs grades A* - C (9-4) including English Language or Literature at grade C/4 or above.
Access - Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent) and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade C/4 or above.
We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English at grade C/4 or above (if required as part of our standard requirement).
International students
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
Interview and Portfolio
UK applicants with relevant qualifications will be invited to bring their portfolio of work to an open day and interview. Overseas applicants will be invited to send samples of their work. Please see our Fashion Communication and Styling BA (Hons) portfolio advice for full details.
