About this program
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Design 3-year
IED Barcelona is the only centre in Spain imparting the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Design validated by the University of Westminster. Since 2010 it offers the opportunity to combine the studies of this prestigious university, entirely taught in English, with the IED experience in the city of Barcelona.
The BA (Hons) in Fashion Design prepares professionals with a wide technical and cultural knowledge through learning concepts from the fashion field, based on creativity and analysis of the needs of the market. Its philosophy is to develop students as individuals, to become innovative and creative designers, and challenge them to develop an aesthetic style relevant to the international fashion industry.
Its philosophy is to develop students as individuals, to become innovative and creative designers, and challenge them to develop an aesthetic style relevant to the international fashion industry.
Throughout the programme of this Bachelor of Arts (Hons), students are taught how to create their own firm as well as work for other brands. They are equipped with the knowledge necessary to form part of a design department and to interact with the different departments that comprise manufacturing companies.
Admission requirements
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website.
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First Year
First semester
Culture
- History of Fashion
- Semiotics
- Styling
Investigation
- Sketchbook and Portfolio
- Trends and Art History
Textiles 1
- Materials and Technology 1
- Introduction to Colour
- Printing Process 1
- Moulage 1
Second semester
Construction 1
- Dressmaking 1
- Women´s Patternmaking 1
- Men's Patternmaking 1
Representation 1
- Digital Design 1
- Fashion Drawing
Collection 1
- Fashion Portfolio
- Fashion Collection
Second Year
First semester
Representation 2
- Digital Design 2
- Fashion Illustration
Textiles 2
- Materials and Technology 2
- Printing Process 2
- Moulage 2
Construction 2
- Dressmaking 2
- Women´s Patternmaking 2
- Men's Patternmaking 2
Second semester
Collection 2
- Womenswear
- Menswear
- Knitwear
Work Placement
- Work Placement
Third Year
First semester
Thesis
- Thesis
Pre-Collection
- Investigation
- Dressmaking 3
- Patternmaking 3
Collection 3
- Collection
- Portfolio
- Brand Identity
Second semester
Management
- Marketing
- Fashion System
- Business Plan
Final Collection
- Professional Portfolio
- Collection
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the institute website for more information.
Tuition
For information on tuition fees, please contact the institute.
Career paths
- Fashion designer
- Stylist
- Trendsetter
- Fashion accessories designer
- Visual merchandiser
- Fashion communication and brand image
- Illustrator
- Consultant
- Pattern designer
- Textile designer
- Coolhunter
- Product manager
- Etc.
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IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
IED is the biggest international network of fashion, design, visual communication and management schools, with locations in Milan, Rome, Turin, Venice, Florence, Cagliari, Madrid, Barcelona, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro. Established in 1966, IED has 45 years of international...
Why study at IED - Istituto Europeo di Design
Rather than just keeping in step with the times, IED courses are thriving trend forecasters working as a conceptual innovation hub. A number of professionals from a variety of backgrounds come together to provide the input for a cross-fertilisation between areas and disciplines.
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