Fashion Design

About this course

Fashion design is a discipline that sits at the intersection of art, craft, and commerce. It asks what clothing means, how it is made, and how it communicates identity, culture, and desire. Fashion designers draw on drawing, pattern cutting, textile knowledge, and garment construction alongside an understanding of the industry's business structure, market dynamics, and the cultural forces that drive trends. It is a demanding and competitive field, and succeeding in it requires both creative vision and rigorous technical skill. At Southampton Solent this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, extending the overall period of study to four years and giving you the preparation you need before entering the main degree. You will work in specialist fashion studios, developing skills from tailoring to streetwear construction, and your creative and technical capabilities will

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 43% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 65 / 100Web and Multimedia Design Professionals · 17% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 6% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 4% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 13% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 3% of graduatescards →

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