Global Fashion Branding and Design
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£1,200 (£1,100 if you book and pay in full by 30 April 2025)
- Start Date(s): 7 July 2025
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, two weeks
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements: More information
Introduction:
Course dates:
7 - 18 July 2025, Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Explore the link between the creative process of fashion design and an understanding of the fashion industry today.
Whether you're dreaming of designing your own collection, intrigued by fashion marketing, or
eager to understand consumer behaviour, this course is for you.
This course will provide a link between the creative process of fashion design and an understanding of the fashion industry today. It offers a comprehensive look at fashion design, brand development, and consumer insights in both UK and global contexts.
What you’ll study
You will work on a project researching, designing, and creating a new brand identity for a collection of your own fashion garments, accessories, or products.
You will be introduced to fashion design in the UK, looking at British designers such as Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen, and undertake fashion market research, looking at the different tools available to designers when identifying trends.
This course is also part of the NTU Global Summer School which attracts undergraduate students from colleges around the world.
- Work on your own fashion collection – garments, accessories of products – responding to your brand research.
- Learn how British fashion brands have created a distinct voice in both the UK and international markets.
- Undertake fashion market research.
- Learn to understand the customer and how to create a consumer profile.
- Explore drawing and illustration techniques to create unique visuals of your collection.
- Identify the principles of marketing and branding theory.
- Identify and discuss the diverse global trends that influence consumer and brand positioning.
- Demonstrate your ability to communicate well with others within the context of your work.
- Illustrate your use of a range of established research skills to gather information and evidence.
How you’re taught
This course is comprised of lectures, seminars, practical sessions in the studio, and off-campus visits.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: This course is ideal for university-level students who will have completed the first year of a course related to fashion design or fashion marketing, communication, or promotion, and/or students with a passion for fashion!
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £1,200
Early-bird discount: £1,100 if you book and pay in full by 30 April 2025.
Deposit: £200 with the balance due by 30 April 2025.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies, including great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation for a week long summer course?
Accommodation can be booked separately to the course; the rooms are only a few minutes’ walk from our studios and classrooms, and cost £259 per week.
These are single rooms with a private bathroom in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Find out more and book your accommodation here.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
7 - 18 July 2025, Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813