Cool Hunting Fashion, Short Course | Online (optional) | University of the Arts London (UAL) | London, United Kingdom
5 days
Duration
600 GBP/full
600 GBP/full
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About

Fashion trends; what is a trend, how do trends develop, what's new, what's it all about? This Cool Hunting Fashion course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) introduces you to the contemporary landscape of fashion trend predictions.

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

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More details

Multiple start dates

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Academic 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/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 600 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
  • National

    600 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 600 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

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

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