Highlights
Tuition fee
870 GBP / full
870 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
870 GBP / full
870 GBP / full
Unknown
Duration
5 days
Duration
5 days
Apply date
Anytime
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Shoe Making - The Boot course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will start with an introduction to using a variety of industrial machines that will be used throughout the duration of the course.

Overview

In this Shoe Making - The Boot course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you'll be taken through foot anatomy in relation to the size fitting system and be introduced to a choice of contemporary last and heel options to construct your boot. 

You'll have a choice between making a men's or women's Chelsea boot, or a women's high leg zipped boot.

Once you have chosen your style, you'll move onto creating a pattern, before being shown how to cut and sectionalize all the individual pieces of the patterns. 

The tutor will demonstrate the skills needed to identify the different upper materials and hand cutting techniques as well as explaining the many methods of shaping, forming and stitching involved in constructing a completed pair of boots.

Experience life on campus

  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
  • Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
  • Ask questions of your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

Programme Structure

The course includes:
  • Understanding pattern cutting for boots
  • Reference to leather quality and grades for boot and shoe making
  • Understanding of closing machine and techniques
  • Attaching heels and soles
  • Lasting procedure (shaping and moulding the leather)

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
4.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to fully participate in the practical exercises please bring the following materials/equipment to the first class:

  • HB pencils, eraser and pencil sharpener
  • A roll of masking tape (1 inch wide)
All other specialist equipment will be provided. While every effort will be made to meet your size requirements, please be aware that it may not always be possible to make the shoe in your desired size. This is not a design course and the shoe style you make will be determined by the capabilities of the studio. We provide the leather for your boot.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    870 GBP / full
    870 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    870 GBP / full
    870 GBP / full

Living costs

London

United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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