Design - Fashion Design - George's Street / Clare Street
The course offers the student the opportunity to specialise in one of four chosen pathways or specialisms (Collection Design, Sustainability, Applied Textiles and Technology) which reflect the exciting opportunities that exist to work within the wider global Fashion and Textiles sector.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
3 year specialisation following US800 First Year Art and Design (Common Entry).
Class Contact Hours
Initially 23 hours per week in Year 1; however, as the course progresses, the course of study becomes increasingly self-directed.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Entry into Fashion Design is by competition and selection during US800 First Year Art and Design (Common Entry).
Careers / Further progression
What can I do after this course?
Graduate employment opportunities include the following roles: Designer, Design for Film, Stylist, Garment Technician, Pattern Cutter (Gerber specialist), Trend Forecasting, 3D Garment developer for gaming, 3D Product developer, Fashion Buyer, Merchandiser, Digital pattern cutter, 3D Designer , Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Journalism, Studio Manager, Design assistant, Garment technologist, Fashion illustrator, Creative pattern cutter, Digital Illustrator, Production pattern cutter, Grader, 3D Textile developer, Fashion writer, Fashion Photographer / Filmmaker, Fashion Marketing & PR Trend forecaster, Wardrobe Assistant, Fashion brand owner, Costume designer, Social Media assistant, Event Manager, Teacher / Lecturer, 3D Artist.
Further information
What is this course about?
The BA (Hons) in Fashion Design is one of the most nationally and internationally acclaimed courses in the Limerick School of Art and Design. It is the only course in Ireland who currently shows at Graduate Fashion Week in London and was listed in the ‘Top 50 Fashion Schools and Programs Across the Globe’ (Robin Wilding 2012). Students partake in market research trips and also participate in selected competitions and collaborative exhibitions. The annual graduate fashion showcase at the end of year 4 is a course highlight and attracts an audience from fashion journalism, bloggers and industry.
Why take this course?
Anyone interested in applying for this course should have an aptitude for the following: Drawing, experimenting with a wide range of materials; working from 2 dimensional to 3 dimensional forms; experimenting with shape; fabrics, yarns, exploring colour and texture and an ability for original research. Technical skills like sewing, weaving, knitting, and making are beneficial.
Main Study Pathways include:
Research & Design; Pattern Cutting; Garment Construction; Sewing Skills; Drawing; Presentation; 2D & 3D Design Processes; Knitting Techniques; Weaving; Surface Embellishment; Hand Textile Techniques & Craft Processes; Pattern Cutting & Construction for Knitwear; Sustainable Design Practices, Fibres & Materiality; Introduction to Digital Drawing Skills for both Wovens and Print Design, Final project & Exhibition
• LSAD TUS Merriman House and Clare Street Campus, Limerick
Ms. Michelle Molloy, Ms. Giordana Giache
Course Leaders
Tel: 061 293870
Email: Michelle.Molloy@tus.ie
Giordana.Giache@tus.ie