QUESTION:

How well did your course prepare you for a career in fashion?

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Answer: We are taught skills such as pattern-cutting, phot oshop and illustrator that are vital for communication in the industry. read/hide the rest of this answer

Answer: We are encouraged to be aware of what's happening in the industry - trend awareness, industry relevance and commercial consideration are all woven into the briefs we set for our modules read/hide the rest of this answer

Answer: I feel that my course prepared me well for a caree r in fashion, having a focus on both the practical and designsides of the industry. Having the option to do a placement prepared me more than anything, as i could experience first hand what working within the industry is like. Without the placement year i do not think i would have been as well prepared. read/hide the rest of this answer