Licenciatura en Fashion Branding & Creative Communication (Hons)

This contemporary, creative yet career-focused programme is designed to develop the skills, innovation and vision necessary for the fast-moving world of fashion branding and communications.

Course Details

• Length 3 years (6 terms)
• Course Start September
• Progression Fashion PR, Stylist, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Event Manager, Creative Director, Fashion Journalist, Fashion Editor.
• Tutor Support Specialist tutor support available 5 days a week.
• Studio Access Students have access to our studios 7 days a week, from 8am to 8.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends.
• How Your Work Is Assessed Visual and written assignments and projects.
• Guest Lecturers Our course is enriched by programmed of lectures and workshops from a range of creative professionals.

What to Expect

Year One

In your first year you will be introduced to the subject and explore your own visual communications, including layouts, art direction with styling, photography and content curation with digital and print media. You will also be introduced to fashion promotion, PR and fashion branding all within a global and contemporary context.

Year Two

In your second year you will advance your skills learnt in year one and prepare for your final year specialisms. This could include popup events, lookbook creation, online promotional activity and printed outputs. You will also learn professional strategies such as the creation of self-promotional materials and the positioning of your personal practice within the fashion world.

Year Three

In your final year you will focus on your own areas of interest and orientate yourself towards the world of work. Final year specialisms will vary from digital and experiential campaign creation, event management, brand strategies and new product launches to production of trend and colour books, branded lookbooks, magazines and more.

Entry Requirements

Age

18 years +

Educational Level

A pass at UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma or equivalent or successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 2 x A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points and 1 GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or C, preferably in a relevant creative subject.

English Level for International Students

IELTS 5.5+ (with no element below 5.5)

Portfolio

No portfolio required.

Your Space

Each of our students have their own workspace, access to an in-studio library and our photography studio and materials needed for print making. We also provide you with free printing and the latest adobe software.

How We Teach

Throughout this course students will be taught through specialist workshops, guest lecturers, regular one-to-ones and group tutorials.

Subjects Taught

Fashion PR, styling, branding, fashion marketing, event management, creative direction and fashion journalism, film, photography

About us

Cambridge school of visual & performing arts (csvpa) is a dedicated arts and performance school in the centre of cambridge. We offer diploma, foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses across art & design, fashion, music and performing arts.

Our class sizes are small, our school is diverse and our staff have excellent experience in industry. With an average class size of 15 students to one lecturer, we give one-on-one support as well as personalised tuition, so you can become the artist you want to be. All of our students are part of the CSVPA family, a vibrant, multicultural community of highly creative people who share common dreams and ambitions. At CSVPA, you will make friends across courses and years, sharing ideas and experiences that elevate your work and inspires you to explore your own creativity

Your career

The creative arts industry in the UK is booming, contributing £286 billion to the wider UK economy.

With employment in the arts industries growing four times faster than other sectors, studying a creative arts course is a gateway for some of the most exciting, innovative and well-paid careers

Your creative space

As a student at csvpa you will have your own space to design, create, rehearse or practice . All of our studios are designed to look, feel and operate like those you would work in during your professional career. We make sure you are adept at using all the latest equipment, processes and programmes that the creative industries use.

Students have access to our studio spaces 7 days a week and our lecturers provide personalised tuition. What’s more, as artists you will need access to lots of essential materials and equipment to create successful portfolios. Unlike other universities and colleges, at CSVPA we provide all your printing, your calico and pattern paper free of charge – so you can experiment, make mistakes and learn without worrying about having to constantly buy more materials.

We Provide

• 5 days a week contact time
• small class sizes, on average no more than 15 students to 1 teacher
• one-on-one support in class
• personalised portfolio assistance and advice
• weekly one-to-one music and drama lessons
• highly personalised audition preparation
• your own dedicated workspace
• your own iMac for BA Graphics & Illustration
• your own mannequin if you are a fashion student
• lecturers based in your studio Monday to Friday, giving you high quality one-on-one time
• studio access 7 days a week
• guaranteed participation in an end-of-year show
• dedicated university officer, to help with your university applications and careers advice
• opportunities to broaden your experiences by visiting exhibitions and shows
• outstanding teachers who are working artists and performers, bringing industry links and real insight to the world of work
• a dynamic and global community bringing opportunities, international contacts and friendships

Living in Cambridge

Cambridge is possibly the best place in the UK to be a student, and csvpa is perfectly located right in the heart of the city. A beautiful, multicultural city , Cambridge is rich with English history and lots to do. There is a popular music scene with multiple venues to choose from across different genres. Arts and culture can also be enjoyed with world famous museums that show some of the rarest collections, sculptures, art and ancient antiques dating back to even the pre-historic era. There are many art galleries that are filled with contemporary and renaissance artworks and plenty of theatres which host performances, from Broadway shows to amateur theatre groups.

Cambridge is one of the safest places to live in Britain . 4 There is an abundance of shopping centres, restaurants, cafes and cinemas, and when you want to explore the rest of the UK or travel back home, you can easily jump on a train and be London in just under an hour.