Highlights
Tuition fee
910 GBP / full
910 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
910 GBP / full
910 GBP / full
Unknown
Duration
1 months
Duration
1 months
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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 Sandal 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 sandal making process.

Overview

The Shoe Making - The Sandal course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will then move on to take you through the different processes used in making and completing a pair of sandals.

What you will learn

  • The different types of sandal constructions including slotted, skeleton, and thong will be explained, before you create your own design using the available materials and components.
  • You will then be taken through foot anatomy, size fitting system, and last measurements using contemporary Italian lasts. Under the guidance of the tutor, you'll learn from the beginning how to measure your feet in order to design and develop your own sole, insole, and upper patterns as well as being able to cut and sectionalize all the individual pieces of the patterns for their sandal.
  • The tutor will demonstrate the skills needed to identify the different upper materials and hand cutting techniques as well as an introduction into the different types of edge treatments, such as folded, bagged, and binding techniques.

Programme Structure

The course includes:
  • Understanding leather quality and grades for sandal making
  • Understanding of closing machine and techniques
  • Technical aspects of strappy/strip sandals
  • Footwear accessories, straps and how to attach fastenings
  • Flip flop and toe post/thong styles
  • Insole and sock preparations and treatments

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
4.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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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. Please note that 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. Leather is provided for your sandal, but you can also choose to buy your own under the guidance of the tutor.

Tuition Fees

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

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

    Citizens or residents
    910 GBP / full
    910 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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