COURSE CURRICULUM

Term one begins with Launch week, a cross-school event that unites postgraduate students from all disciplines within the School of Fashion and Textiles. This event fosters community and collaboration, helping students form an international, dynamic network. The Brand Evolution and Development unit focuses on developing a clear direction for individual studies and personal growth, including brand identity creation and design proposal development. It also introduces business planning elements like brand positioning, consumer segmentation, and competitor analysis. The Critical Thinking for Creative Practice unit encourages students to engage with historical and contemporary debates in fashion, expanding their contextual knowledge while exploring ethical frameworks and social and cultural approaches to fashion and textiles.In Term two, Opportunity Week brings all postgraduate students together for a cross-school event where they present their progress and major project proposals. This is a chance for feedback and potential collaboration. The Collection Development and Consolidation unit focuses on garment production, where students can either use external manufacturing resources to create a statement piece or develop a virtual collection using 3D design software and Gerber pattern technology. The unit requires creating technical specifications and patterns to support both physical and digital outcomes. The Research and Professional Context unit emphasizes the importance of understanding business strategy for product development. Students will develop the second stage of their business plan, including range planning, financial analysis, startup costs, manufacturing, and sales forecasts.Term three concludes with the Final Project Resolution and Collection Launch, where students bring their work to fruition by introducing a marketing strategy and launching their brand. This can involve outsourced product manufacture or a digital catwalk collection, demonstrating key skills in product realization, business planning, and digital marketing.