Design degree in the specialization of Fashion Design

High degree artistic courses of Fashion Design are regulated, basically, by what is established in the DECRETO 48/2011, de 6 de mayo(the organization of the courses).

 In the Marco Español de Cualificaciones (MECES), High degree artistic courses are placed at the 2 level (Degree) among the four levels that compose the structure of Higher Education. The level of Técnico Superior can be achieved at the 1 level, the degree level can be reached at the 2 level, the Master level can be achieved at the 3 level and the PhD level can be achieved at the 4 level.

Duration

High degree courses of Design consist of four academic courses, for a total of 240 credits (60 for each course), and each credit corresponds to 250 hours.

Objectives

The curriculum of the course of Fashion Design is based on the study of theoretical and methodological knowledge and on the necessary techniques for the creation of Fashion designs that are related to a current background that is so complex and full of ideas and products as in the field of Fashion. It will be evaluated the development of the student’s ability to recognize trends, to design and to realize his own designs.

Production sectors and employment

– Fashion Design
– Textile Design
– Accessory designer
– Fashion stylist.
– Creative director
– Manager of Fashion communication
– Manager of cinematographic and theatrical dresses

Curriculum

The curriculum of the courses* consists of four academic courses, and each of them corresponds to 60 credits ECTS, for a total of 240 credits ECTS. The credits are distributed among the subjects of the semester. They are distributed among basic subjects, special training, external internship and final degree project.

First course

SubjectsECTS
Basic design4
Graphic design and techniques6
Space and volume6
Digital languages and techniques6
Scientific basis of drawing4
Company and design4
Basic projects6
Patronage6
Historical basis of drawing6
Representational systems6
Photography and audiovisual equipment6

Second course

SubjectsECTS
Tailoring6
Fashion style6
Materials, fibers and textil structures6
Projects I6
Laboratory of Fashion Illustration I6
Fashion Design management6
History and culture of fashion design and textile clothing6
Digital technology applied to Fashion Design6
Projects II6
Technology and manufacturing processes6

Third course

SubjectsECTS
English for fashion4
Aesthetic and fashion design trends6
Projects III6
Projects IV6
Laboratory of project communication: informatica equipment4
Laboratory of project communication: graphic basis4
Culture of Design6
Marketing and communication6
Projects V6
Projects VI6
Laboratory of Fashion Illustration II6

Fourth course

SubjectsECTS
Internship12
Final degree project18
Elective courses30
*The organization and the general order of each course is established in the Orden 5/2020 del 29 de enero.