Applying for (BA) Hons CSM Fashion Design womenswear

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I’m looking at applying to CSM fashion design womenswear course this year. I am in my last year of my UAL extended diploma in creative practice (specialising in fashion & textiles). Was wondering if anyone has any tips on what to include in portfolio, for interviews or anything else? And also wether I need to do a foundation year before applying or wether my extended diploma and portfolio is enough.

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Hi, I'm also applying to the same course! You can see some requirements for the portfolio under the how to apply section. I've also previously had an interview from CSM for a different course, you just explain areas of your portfolio and expand on them to the tutors. Hope this helps! 🥰

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by Janemk

I’m looking at applying to CSM fashion design womenswear course this year. I am in my last year of my UAL extended diploma in creative practice (specialising in fashion & textiles). Was wondering if anyone has any tips on what to include in portfolio, for interviews or anything else? And also wether I need to do a foundation year before applying or wether my extended diploma and portfolio is enough.

Hi there @Janemk , in regards to your question of foundation, many of my classmates have done a Foundation in Art and Design to expand their portfolio, explore new mediums and experiment with their aesthetics! 🙂 However if you are confident with your current portfolio and have set your sights on applying for fashion design womenswear, you could definitely try and apply straight to BA 😃 Your portfolio should showcase your design process, so be sure to include any drapings on the stand, collages and design development alongside finished garments! Hope this helps 🥰

Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

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Janemk

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Hi there @Janemk , in regards to your question of foundation, many of my classmates have done a Foundation in Art and Design to expand their portfolio, explore new mediums and experiment with their aesthetics! 🙂 However if you are confident with your current portfolio and have set your sights on applying for fashion design womenswear, you could definitely try and apply straight to BA 😃 Your portfolio should showcase your design process, so be sure to include any drapings on the stand, collages and design development alongside finished garments! Hope this helps 🥰
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

Thank you this is very helpful. How many projects would you say J should include in my portfolio

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by Janemk

Thank you this is very helpful. How many projects would you say J should include in my portfolio

Hi there @Janemk , this depends on the university, as different unis have different requirements to the number of pages you can include within your portfolio. I would usually include at least 3 main projects showcasing your design aesthetic, visual research skills, 2D and 3D development, be creative and have fun with the layout 🙂!! If you are applying for CSM womenswear, they have quite specific requirements which you can check out HERE (under the apply now and entry requirements section, it is quite detailed)! 😗

You may also want to consider Kingston's BA Fashion (ranked no.2 in UK and no.1 in London🥳 for Fashion) as one of your options when applying through UCAS! Feel free to ask me any questions about life in Kingston, fashion or placement year! Hope this helps 🙂

Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

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