
Introduction to the Fashion Industry for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
Course description
Through practical workshops, lectures and seminars you will explore the industry, understand the opportunities on offer, and what you need to do to get to where you want to be.
Please note: There will be a research trip outside of the College to a museum, gallery or other location. Students will be accompanied from and returned to College if required. Any entry tickets will be provided, but students will need to cover the cost of travel.
Level: All levels welcome
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methodologies will be explained or demonstrated
- We also offer learning resources for you to access outside of the classroom
All our on campus courses include:
- Join students a London College of Fashion, East Bank a world leader in fashion design, media and business education
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- Ask questions to your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
All our online short courses include:
- Live and interactive online lessons with classmates from around the world
- The same course content and learning outcomes as our face to face courses
- Lesson recordings, for review, so you never have to miss a class
- Access to the virtual learning environment with course content
- Forums for support
- 2 weeks online access to the recordings of the live classroom sessions
- Ask questions to your tutor in real time
Digital credentials (certificate of completion and digital badge):
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it.
- Students will receive a UAL Short Courses digital badge and certificate on completion of the course.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience.
- Certificates and digital badges are a great way to enhance your CV, celebrate your accomplishments and stand out from the crowd. Find out more about our digital badges and credentials.
Useful information:
For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies and learning requirements.
Available dates
Details
Topics covered:
- History of the fashion business
- Structure and current environment
- Styling and promotion
- The fashion calendar
- Fashion journalism
- Media and press
- Buying and merchandising
- Types of retailers
- Marketing and PR
- Sales and distribution
- Show production and event management
- Retail visits to undertake trend research
Materials
Onsite short course materials
In order to fully participate in the practical exercises please bring the following materials/equipment to the first class:
- Notepad and pen
- Laptop/iPad/tablet
- 2-3 fashion magazines to cut up for an activity
- Any fabric swatches of interest
Online short course materials
- Laptop or PC
- Pad and pen
- Plain A4 paper
- Coloured pens (5 Colours needed) any type
To take part in the Online sessions you will need:
- An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
- Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine).
- Webcam
- Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible. You can test your network speed here -
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Our Introduction to the Fashion Industry for teenagers is for anyone interested in a career in fashion and will introduce you to the many different disciplines and career choices.
Contact us:
- London College of Fashion
- Telephone +44 (0)20 7514 7015
- Address 105 Carpenter's Road London E20 2AR
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College: London College of Fashion
- Contact
- London College of Fashion
- Short Courses
- +44 (0)20 7514 7015
Address
- 105 Carpenter's Road
- London
- E20 2AR
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