Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Contour Fashion (Communication)] From De Montfort University

Reasons to study Contour Fashion (Communication) BA (Hons) atÊDe Montfort University:

• Specialist areas of study as this is the only communication course aimed directly at the intimates industry

• Develop specialist skills in conceptual design, presentation formats, digital technologies, trend prediction, marketing, fashion business and entrepreneurship

• Specialist teaching structure with the course sharing core modules with contour fashion and fashion buying courses, along with its own specific modules

• International promotional opportunities including involvement with external client projects and competitions

• Work experience and placements throughout the intimates industry, including global opportunities for an optional placement year

• Showcasing opportunitiesgives an outlet to showcase your skills to a wide range of industry professionals
• Contour Fashion BA (Hons)is a related course where you can specialise in areas of study in lingerie, bodywear, swimwear, loungewear, nightwear, corsetry, menswear and sportswear

• International opportunityÊthroughÊ#DMUglobalÊwhere you will have the opportunity for a meaningful international experience through visits to trade fairs such as Interfiliere, Salon de la Lingerie and Moda
• The new Vijay Patel building has been designed to provide the space and facilities where ideas can develop and flourish for all of our art and design coursesÊ

A unique, diverse and multi-disciplined degree programme, this new course prepares you for a career in marketing, social media, trend forcasting, product development, visual communication, PR and entrepreneurship.

The course is designed to meet the changing requirements of the intimate apparel industry. You will study aspects of intimate apparel concept inspiration, idea development, image, trend, styling, enterprise and business, industry and communication skills, social media applications and marketing.

You will benefit from our extensive industry links with the intimate apparel industry and have the opportunity to work with companies on live projects and competitions. The programme has an optional placement year, with opportunities for international and UK based placements.