Overview
About the course
This Cool Hunting Fashion course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) introduces you to the contemporary landscape of fashion trend predictions. Cool hunting and fashion forecasting is increasingly important to many large companies, small designer/makers and crucial to the international fashion industry. If you are eager to learn about the emergence of trends, methodologies and factors influencing global fashion trends, this course is a must.
You will examine the art and science of trend predictions, participate in trend scouting, examination of trend sources and be introduced to key places where trend prediction teams seek out new, emerging and underground influences: Art galleries, museums, retail, digital and print platforms, vintage clothing, social media, street markets etc.
Through online and contextual research, street photography, critical analysis, reading and field trips, students will devise and complete a speculative visual Trend Report, identifying an emerging global fashion trend. You will learn about trend predictions for fashion and inside information about methodologies used in industry for trend spotting.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- We will visit key areas of London where trend prediction teams seek out the 'new' and 'underground', such as trendy markets and vintage clothing retailers.
- We will explore the culture and influences that help to shape and reflect new trends: new designers and artists, cutting-edge magazines, contemporary exhibitions and street fashion.
- You will be shown how to use the CSM library and source material.
- You will be encouraged to develop your fashion research and communication skills by researching websites and blogs, taking photographs, keeping a journal and discussing your ideas and findings with your colleagues.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Multiple start dates
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 157 other Short Courses in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Please bring with you to the first session:
- Drawing kit - pens, pencils, eraser and sharpener
- Colour felt tip markers, colour pencils etc
- Pritt stick or glue stick
- Camera (film or digital)
- Zone 1 & 2 Travel Card or Oyster Card
- For entry to the Museum or Gallery please allow between £5 and £10.
- Personal Laptop - (optional / not essential)
Tuition Fee
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International
600 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
600 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.