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- When fashion really hits the street!
- Central Saint Martins College Of Art And Design
- Dayo, December 2006
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- Course content *****
- My course was a 5 weeks (Saturdays) short course in Sports and Street Design at the Central Saint Martins Lane College of Fashion. I was actually going to enrol for a different course in fashion at the college, but after reading the information on the course I decided this would be the ideal course for me, as I wanted to start my own fashion label. I was the only man on the course amongst eight women plus the lecturer but I was really made to feel at home by everyone. The first class was great; we had a brief history of Fashion by the lecturer Lynette, who was great and very inspiring throughout the course. The second week, Lynette took us all to a 60?s fashion exhibition at the Royal Albert Museum in South Kensington and after to Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill to look at current street fashion trends and identify our potential customers. We took pictures of people with their permission and used them to develop our trend boards with a profile of our targeted customer. It was the nature of this creativity and practical application of the course that really made me enjoy it. I learnt so many things about fashion that I would have never learnt before, I went to Portobello Market, which I had never been to before and my fellow students were great to work and study with. Lynnette was brilliant and used her knowledge and wealth of experience in the Fashion Industry to give me brilliant ideas about creating my fashion label. I finished the course with all these great ideas, the wonderful experience of the places I went to and with as a certificate of attendance. I intend to do another course there in January 2007 in ?How to start your Fashion Business?, which will also be run by Lynnette. So I can now confidently say that I do have some ?Street Fashion? sense and I am really looking forward to starting my fashion label!
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- Exceptional teaching in a beautiful location
- Northern College Of Costume
- Liz, February 2007
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- Course content *****
- I have not done the kimono course but the three month costume construction course given by the same institution. Not only was the teaching clear, practical and enthusiastic but it is a beautiful location to learn in. I was taught by many trained professionals who have worked in a variety of areas of costume. It is a relaxed and friendly environment despite the full time training you would have thought would be stressful During my time there I completed three costume projects from three different periods, visited local and national textile suppliers, museums and was taught detailed dressmaking skills. I had a wonderful three months, met some fantastic people, made beautiful things and am now working as a costumier.
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- Intense but Fun
- Edinburgh College Of Art
- Annie, March 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- The course is a very intense but it is a great way of learning new skills. it offers a wide range of subjects to study. The college has a very friendly enviroment. It is very fun.
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- Intense but valuable
- Edinburgh College Of Art
- Laura, March 2007
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- Course content *****
- Edinburgh College of Art is a fantastic institute, certainly for giving you a good insight into a number of different subjects and specialisms. Although the course is incredibly intense, it is a valuable experience setting you up fully for university life.
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- Stains
- Leeds College Of Art And Design
- Claire, March 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- This is the best college in the world and my course is great and I have learnt a lot!
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- Skills to get started
- Kensington And Chelsea College
- Alena, April 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- I attended a two-halfday weekend course at LISPA earlier this year, and I must say it was the best weekend I've spent all year! The atmosphere was one of sharing, and everyone had a chance to explore their own ways of creating theatre, under the expert guidance of Thomas Prattki, who pushed our boundaries while respecting our limitations. While there was a certain amount of structure to the workshops, there was still a very strong feeling that the course would have followed completely different paths if different people had signed on to take part. I left feeling my creativity had been re-invigorated and hope to go back for another short course as soon as possible!
- Student facilities ***
- The space is one very large warehouse, open and bare. The facilities may not be much, but there is certainly room to move about and the space acts as a blank canvas to work against.
- Social life *****
- When I attended, the group was mostly female, but there was a wide range of people. Nationality, background, level of expertise and type of experience (dancers, mime artists, actors, writers) were all varied. Yet everyone seemed to get what they wanted out of it.
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- I enjoy this course
- Working Men's College
- Claire, April 2007
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- Course content *****
- I loved this course and i am so glad that i did it! if you are into textiles and fashion please do this course it is the best.
- Student facilities *****
- Social life *****
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- Fashion Design
- London College Of Communication, University Of The Arts London
- Millie, August 2007
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- Course content *****
- This university is the best for fashion and design. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested. However, it is a very enjoyable and compact course, what with learning all aspects of the fashion world in the three years. Many shows and exhibitions to be involved in.
- Student facilities *****
- The university could be in a better place but the facilities inside are great. There are big exhibition halls where you can display your work, and large lecture and practical rooms for the designing with many sewing machines for everyone's use.
- Social life *****
- Very similar minded people who are interested in the same things. Nice bars and clubs to visit and socialise in. Going out is a lot of fun and we can try out our new designs.
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- World of fashion management
- Fashion Management BA Honours Degree
- London College Of Fashion, University Of The Arts London
- Beth, August 2007
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- Course content ****
- Fast-paced course with good tutors, very relevant teaching with a good chance for progression
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- Good sized class rooms. There are good IT resources and we have access to other UAL campuses
- Social life *****
- Very easy to socialise on and off campus with good people
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- Made you Look
- Dress Making and Fashion Design Diploma
- Stonebridge Associated Colleges
- JUSTINE, September 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- Other than dress making at school thats all I knew, this course has given me new ideas and different ways of thinking... The tutor is there on the end of the phone if you need them so you never feel alone or stuck.
- Student facilities *****
- The course materials are well presented and easy to read. It is home based learning so you have all you need to hand and there's always time to study in between my full time job and daily life.
- Social life *****
- There is always some one on line to give you advice if you need it, or just a chat. the tutor is available on line too after the first module which will be a great help.
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- Fashion
- Fashion Drawing and Design
- Lambeth College
- Keanna, November 2007
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- Course content *****
- I thought that this course was very good and well put together.
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- The course was very well resourced and we had access to all that we needed to fullfill the requirements of the course.
- Social life *****
- The other students were all very nice and i loved working with a great bunch of people.
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- Inspiring introductory course
- Fashion Design Introduction
- London College Of Fashion, University Of The Arts London
- Anna, December 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- The tutor was very inspiring, and provided sufficient attention and feedback. You really need to be self-motivated to get the most out of this course, and want to spend some of your spare time researching material and going round fabric shops.
- Student facilities ****
- Could have been better, since getting fabric samples from fabric shops can be pricey. I'm surprised LCF don't have a discount scheme for those on course. Otherwise: great library.
- Social life ***
- Fun people, but not all very committed to putting in the hard work that was needed.
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- Brilliant!
- Fashion Design Drawing and Cutting Diploma
- National Home Study College
- Becky, December 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- I've been playing around at designing clothes for years, but this course has really helped me improve both my drawing and design skills. I now have a professional looking portfolio and have even got some local outlets interested in my design. Brilliant!
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- Home study were very supportive yet gave me the room to develop my own ideas and talent.
- Social life ***
- Didn't really contact any other students.
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- A real grounding for my career
- Heriot-Watt University
- Anon, February 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- The course was great, everything I was taught has been relevent in my career. I really enjoyed all the subjects and if was a great mix of the creative and the academic with flexibility in projects. I found when I went to work in the industry my knowledge was invaluable because we had covered from design right through to production. The academics and technicians are brilliant they were always ther for us and couldn't have been more supportive.
- Student facilities *****
- The facilities were fantastic, some of the best in the country. I'ts all being done up at the moment but should be fab when its finished.
- Social life *****
- Althought its a small campus the atmosphere is what you make of it. I had a fantastic time and a brilliant social life. If I could I'd go back to Galashiels and do it all again.
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- the wonderful world of shoemaking
- Shoemaking Handmade
- Paul Thomas Shoes
- Helen , November 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- Shopping for shoes was no longer enough. I wanted to learn how to make these often beautiful sculptural pieces. Paul Thomas' handmade shoemaking courses were recommended to me by a previous student. The attention to detail and precision craftsmanship that Paul has taught me is money well spent. There are many processes in making a pair of shoes. Paul guides and explains each step. It is a strict methodology focusing on precision and design. No aspect can be rushed. So it is incredibly relaxing! The course is also a lot of fun and it is extremely fulfilling to see the finished shoes!
- Student facilities *****
- Paul has fantastic equipment for every aspect of the shoemaking process. The workshop is light and airy. It is an inspiring place to be.
- Social life *****
- Fellow students are very keen and supportive of each other. We all have a laugh too!
- Fashion Illustration Introduction Level 1 Certificate (CG) Studio Art School Ltd, United Kingdom
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About this course: This is a practical, project based course for those who have creative flair and an interest in Fashion, as well as a desire to produce original work and make a personal statement. Read more
Fees: £290
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: City & Guilds
- Dress Making and Fashion Design Level 3 Award (NCFE) Uk Distance Learning College, United Kingdom
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About this course: This course is designed to teach participants, an awareness of both fashion items and the industry. Read more
Fees: £385
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: NCFE
- Fashion Design and Dressmaking Course 2 Diploma Regent Academy, United Kingdom
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About this course: On this advanced Fashion Design and Dressmaking course you'll discover the secrets of the professionals, using more sophisticated tools that produce chic looks, stylish finishes - and money in your pocket. Read more
Fees: £345
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Fashion Design Certificate Yvs(Gateway2uk Education) Limited, United Kingdom
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Fees: £500
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Fashion Design Certificate Yvs(Gateway2uk Education) Limited, United Kingdom
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Fees: £750
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Fashion Design Certificate ICS Learn, United Kingdom
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About this course: Discover how to work with a range of fabrics in the design process and investigate the visual impact of each. Read more
Fees: £429
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Fashion Design and Dressmaking Course 1 Certificate (CG) Regent Academy, United Kingdom
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About this course: This Fashion Design and Dressmaking course will bring out your creative talent and help you design casuals, formal fashions and classics - all tailor-made to your exact size. Read more
Fees: £325
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: City & Guilds
- Fashion Certificate (C&G) ICS Learn, United Kingdom
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About this course: If the idea of a career in the fashion world appeals to you, our City & Guilds Fashion course is your ideal starting point. Read more
Fees: £399
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: City & Guilds
- Dress Making and Fashion Design Diploma (NCFE) Open Study College, United Kingdom
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About this course: Read more
Fees: £389.00
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: NCFE