Fashion and Textiles Offer Holder Days

Check in for your Offer Holder Day

An introduction to BCU

Course overview

Break into individual course groups for a course specific talk.

Fashion Ideation

Phase 1: A flash insight into industry practice and the nature of a live brief delivery on the Fashion BA at BCU. Underpinned by Levi's specialist Made & Crafted collection; provided denim stock will be re-envisioned into Japanese inspired workwear concepts. The workshop will pick-up trend, cultural, and product research to inform playful ideation.

Lunch

Fashion Realisation

Phase 2: The design enquiry will finally lead into 3D denim jacket simulations. Our dedicated studio will provide access to materials and industry standard equipment, which will allow you to get hands-on and creatively prototype denim product.

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your work with course tutors throughout the session, so that you leave with newfound inspiration that you can reflect in your future creative work.

Parents/guardians: Q&A session

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures our students have what they need during their time with us to flourish in their studies and career. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear from staff from some of our support services, including careers, library and student support, and ask any questions you may have about general student life and the services our students can access.

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Check in for your Offer Holder Day

An introduction to BCU

Course overview

Break into individual course groups for a course specific talk.

Fashion Ideation

Phase 1: A flash insight into industry practice and the nature of a live brief delivery on the Fashion BA at BCU. Underpinned by Levi's specialist Made & Crafted collection; provided denim stock will be re-envisioned into Japanese inspired workwear concepts. The workshop will pick-up trend, cultural, and product research to inform playful ideation.

Lunch

Fashion Realisation

Phase 2: The design enquiry will finally lead into 3D denim jacket simulations. Our dedicated studio will provide access to materials and industry standard equipment, which will allow you to get hands-on and creatively prototype denim product.

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your work with course tutors throughout the session, so that you leave with newfound inspiration that you can reflect in your future creative work.

Parents/guardians: Q&A session

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures our students have what they need during their time with us to flourish in their studies and career. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear from staff from some of our support services, including careers, library and student support, and ask any questions you may have about general student life and the services our students can access.

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Check in for your Offer Holder Day

An introduction to BCU

Course overview

Break into individual course groups for a course specific talk.

Colour change with natural pigments

Find out more about the course and meet staff and students whilst undertaking an experimental workshop-based session exploring natural dyes. You will be working with colour extracted from plants that have been grown in our Growth Garden. Please feel free to bring a piece of your work, a photograph or a sketchbook as inspiration - or you can be spontaneous on the day!

Lunch

Weaving with colour and texture

For the second session of your day, you will use work generated from the first session to create something unique in our specialist Textile Weave workshop space. You will use your hand-looms to craft something that reflects your creative style using a variety of yarns and threads. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your work with course tutors throughout the session, so that you leave with newfound skills and inspiration that you can build on in your future creative work.

Parents/guardians: Q&A session

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures our students have what they need during their time with us to flourish in their studies and career. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear from staff from some of our support services, including careers, library and student support, and ask any questions you may have about general student life and the services our students can access.

How we support you

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Check in for your Offer Holder Day

An introduction to BCU

Course overview

Break into individual course groups for a course specific talk.

Colour change with natural pigments

Find out more about the course and meet staff and students whilst undertaking an experimental workshop-based session exploring natural dyes. You will be working with colour extracted from plants that have been grown in our Growth Garden. Please feel free to bring a piece of your work, a photograph or a sketchbook as inspiration - or you can be spontaneous on the day!

Lunch

Weaving with colour and texture

For the second session of your day, you will use work generated from the first session to create something unique in our specialist Textile Weave workshop space. You will use your hand-looms to craft something that reflects your creative style using a variety of yarns and threads. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your work with course tutors throughout the session, so that you leave with newfound skills and inspiration that you can build on in your future creative work.

Parents/guardians: Q&A session

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures our students have what they need during their time with us to flourish in their studies and career. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear from staff from some of our support services, including careers, library and student support, and ask any questions you may have about general student life and the services our students can access.

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Check in for your Offer Holder Day

An introduction to BCU

Course overview

Break into individual course groups for a course specific talk.

Fashion Illustration

You’ll be collaborating with the BA (Hons) Fashion Communication team. Together, you’ll use found images and typography to create striking collages and dynamic illustrations. Your creations will then be transformed into a zine, published by BCU, and sent to your school—perfect for showcasing your talents!

Lunch

Exploring Fashion Illustation / Magazine Design

Exploring projections and video with your assets made in part one. Looking at how we use motion for fashion film.

Parents/guardians: Q&A session

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures our students have what they need during their time with us to flourish in their studies and career. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear from staff from some of our support services, including careers, library and student support, and ask any questions you may have about general student life and the services our students can access.

How we support you

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Check in for your Offer Holder Day

An introduction to BCU

Course overview

Break into individual course groups for a course specific talk.

Fashion Illustration

You’ll be collaborating with the BA (Hons) Fashion Communication team. Together, you’ll use found images and typography to create striking collages and dynamic illustrations. Your creations will then be transformed into a zine, published by BCU, and sent to your school—perfect for showcasing your talents!

Lunch

Exploring Fashion Illustation / Magazine Design

Exploring projections and video with your assets made in part one. Looking at how we use motion for fashion film.

Parents/guardians: Q&A session

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures our students have what they need during their time with us to flourish in their studies and career. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear from staff from some of our support services, including careers, library and student support, and ask any questions you may have about general student life and the services our students can access.

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Check in for your Offer Holder Day

An introduction to BCU

Course overview

Break into individual course groups for a course specific talk.

Buying activity

Create your own fashion range, aimed at a specific brand and consumer. Review a mix of core pieces vs trend pieces and consider what’s missing. Identify your consumers buying behaviour. Brainstorm ways to market your collection, plan TikToks, influencer collabs, and targeted messaging.

Lunch

Marketing your range

The next step involves creating a marketing and PR campaign for your range. You will focus on your range and brand, exploring effective methods to convey your message. The campaign will include creating innovative new ideas which embody your vision and capture the attention of your target audience.

Parents/guardians: Q&A session

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures our students have what they need during their time with us to flourish in their studies and career. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear from staff from some of our support services, including careers, library and student support, and ask any questions you may have about general student life and the services our students can access.

How we support you

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Check in for your Offer Holder Day

An introduction to BCU

Course overview

Break into individual course groups for a course specific talk.

Buying activity

Create your own fashion range, aimed at a specific brand and consumer. Review a mix of core pieces vs trend pieces and consider what’s missing. Identify your consumers buying behaviour. Brainstorm ways to market your collection, plan TikToks, influencer collabs, and targeted messaging.

Lunch

Marketing your range

The next step involves creating a marketing and PR campaign for your range. You will focus on your range and brand, exploring effective methods to convey your message. The campaign will include creating innovative new ideas which embody your vision and capture the attention of your target audience.

Parents/guardians: Q&A session

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures our students have what they need during their time with us to flourish in their studies and career. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to hear from staff from some of our support services, including careers, library and student support, and ask any questions you may have about general student life and the services our students can access.

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