PRESENTATION
This year is held at ETIC in partnership with Solent University, Southampton, United Kingdom. Upon completion of this academic year, the student obtains the academic degree BA (Hons) – Bachelor of Arts, a British higher education diploma at Level 6/180 credits.
It is a year of study progression for the student who attends the ETIC Fashion Design/Higher Nationals courses. Students from other schools whose equivalence can be granted can also enter and attend this 3rd year.
The course offers an effective combination of research, critical analysis, design and professional practice, and allows the improvement and knowledge of methodologies necessary for an international career.
Certified competence in the English language is required.
GLOBAL VISIBILITY FOR STUDENT PROJECTS
The students have support and guidance to submit their best work to international competitions, which allows greater visibility for their projects.
A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT LINKED TO THE INDUSTRY
ETIC is also recognized for its creative environment and the proximity between students, teachers and staff. There is a close connection with the professional environment that results in partnerships with companies and institutions. Real briefings and creative challenges with professional positioning are part of the curricular projects. The school regularly promotes the possibility for students to participate in events and festivals where they practice, side by side, with the school team and sometimes with experienced professionals and mentors.
REQUIREMENTS
120 Credits Completed and B2 English Level
Students from other schools whose equivalence can be granted can also enter and attend this 3rd year.
FINAL DIPLOMA
Solent University – FASHION DESIGN
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
This module provides an opportunity for you to research a unique concept and acts as the forerunner for the Final Major Project.
You will undertake comprehensive research, with a focus on primary sources, on a concept of your choice. You will be able to select, edit and creatively record inspirational material in a professional manner and will explore advanced cutting during technical sessions, experimenting with new innovative techniques. The in- depth exploration of your concept will involve image collation, collage, working on the stand, sampling, sketching, fabric sourcing and manipulation, print development and ultimately the development of exciting design ideas. Your concept should be relevant to now and demonstrate an understanding of how socio-economic, cultural and/or political factors can impact fashion.ETIC Module Leader:
This is when you really get to communicate your individual design identity, realize your ideas, and communicate all your strengths.
This module directly follows the Collection Research and Development module, and you are encouraged to reflect upon the work accumulated in the research module and continue to apply new knowledge and developed skills to formulate either a) A 3- dimensional final Collection or b) A 2-dimensional in-depth design collection professionally presented.
The emphasis is placed upon the creativity, innovation viability, newness, and industry-relevance of the final collection. Liaising with industry and sourcing suppliers are encouraged and promoted. You will gain professional skills in creating/ designing multiple garments by balancing colour, print, fabric, details, and silhouette throughout an outstanding range.
As a fashion designer, having a professional portfolio that showcases your individual design identity, skills and knowledge is crucial in getting a job. In this module you will create a portfolio that you can take with you into the industry, and you can continue to update and amend through your career. It should include a summation of your major project and a range of work that reflects your creativity as well as your ability to design to a commercial brief and should clearly convey research, development, and final outcomes.
This is your opportunity to gain real world experience and an understanding of working in the creative economy. Engaging in a professional environment will boost your confidence while providing an insight into the various job roles available to you. You will develop the skills and experiences expected to work competently within the creative industries whilst consolidating previous skills attained through the previous modules of study on your degree. As you transition from a student to a graduate working in the industry this will be an invaluable process and will help equip you for the exciting career paths ahead.
This module is designed to improve your employability upon graduation. In conjunction with your Portfolio, will prepare you for seeking meaningful work within the fashion industry. The fashion industry is highly competitive, and you need all the tools available to help you get a job. To help you get an interview, it’s beneficial to have a strong on-line presence where you can showcase your work to potential employers.
Alongside the creation of a personal website showcasing your strongest design work, you will do a mini design project. This can be a live project e.g. one you instigate with a fashion company you have done work experience for, or can just be for a fashion brand you would really like to work for. Alternatively, it can be a fashion design competition that suits your design identity. The purpose of this is to create more relevant and strong design work to showcase in your website and to further your professional visual communication and design skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
BACHELOR OF ARTS ( TOP UP YEAR / 1 YEAR)
Bachelor Degree courses are certified by Solent University, which is governed by the FHEQ – Framework for Higher Education Qualifications – process in England, compatible with the European qualifications system.
To find out more and visit the Solent University website here.
TEACHERS
BRÍGIDA RIBEIROS
ETIC Course Leader
BRÍGIDA RIBEIROS
• Graduated in Fashion Design (1999), from Technical University of Lisbon;
• Master in Fashion Design, from University of Lisbon;
• Post-graduated in Design and Marketing, from University of Minho;
• Creates and manages independent projects in the areas of fashion design, textiles, drawing, illustration, concept development, trend research and art direction.
• Collaborated with Peclers Paris, M. Sachetti, Umbigo Magazine, Pure Magazine, among others;
• Course leader of the High National Diploma Course – Fashion Design, at ETIC – Escola de Novas Tecnologias Inovação e Criação, in Lisbon;
• Brígida has over 20 years’ experience in education as lecturer in fashion design.
ANA AFONSO
Module Leader
ANA AFONSO
Holds a master degree in fashion design from University of Lisbon. Free-lance fashion designer and lecturer, Ana is a highly motivated and curious professional that practices and encourages collaborative and experimental work. She collaborated with Valentim Quaresma design studio. Currently working and investigating on projects related to fashion design and sustainability.
ALEXANDRA MOURA
Module Leader
ALEXANDRA MOURA
Born in Lisbon, Alexandra Moura graduated from IADE, specializing in Fashion Design Projects. Since April 2002, she has seasonally presented her collections for men and women at different European fashion weeks and frequently collaborates in the creation of uniforms and the development of costumes for dance, theater and cinema shows.
Throughout her career, she has been present with her creations at several international events and fashion weeks, including Baltic-Sea Hi Fashion Show in Germany, the International Design Biennale in Saint-Étienne, Belgrade Fashion Week, Bread & Butter in Barcelona, Ideal Showroom in Berlin, Tranoi Paris and White Milano, and London Fashion Week Official Showroom.
Alexandra Moura is the only Portuguese designer to be part of the publications “Young European Fashion Designers” (2007), “Atlas of Fashion Designers” (2009), “Mapa da Moda Contemporânea” (2011) and “Fashion Design Sourcebook” (2011).
In 2018 she won the Golden Globe in the category of Best Designer in Portugal and 2019 was marked by the presentation of the AW19 and SS20 collections in the official calendar of Milan Fashion Week.
In 2019, she won the Business Excellence Awards in the Brand Award category awarded by Moda Portugal and CENIT, with the line #DECENIOALEXANDRAMOURA.
She has 20 years of experience as lecturer in fashion design in several schools.
MAGDA MENDES
Module Leader
MAGDA MENDES
Fashion Designer, graduated from Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas de Castelo Branco (2008).
She trained at trends office Promostyl and Atelier Dino Alves. Feeling the need to understand how the American retail market would work, she spent time in a showroom in New York, Agent Red International, where she learned and acquired business knowledge that she practices to this day in her professional field.
At Olhamar started accessory design, namely leather goods, belts, bags, wallets.
In Sacoor Brothers she worked in the footwear design area, adding to the collections of Men, Women and Children accessories and leather goods.
At MMI (KNOT Just for kids) she designed the brand’s accessories collection, from silver and steel jewellery design for Ladies and Children’s collections.
In search of evolution, she joined the World Academy where she obtained professional training in Advertising and Marketing.
She worked freelance as a designer for several national brands, from OLI, KMG Portugal, Mini Mana Design, Lavandaria Super Avó among others.
Currently she is at the advertising agency Joker Strategic Advisory where challenges are a constant, using the analytical and strategic thinking of communication for the most varied brands, from Samsung Galaxy, Quinta da Alorna, ARBUN, Fábricas Lusitana, LG, Home Hunting, MEO, Moche, among many others
LUÍS SANTOS
Invited Tutor
LUÍS SANTOS
Luís Santos is a multidisciplinary designer, professor in the areas of graphic design and fashion design, specialized in visual and digital communication. Graduated in Advanced Studies in Design at the University of Lisbon, he applies the project methodology in his work as a designer and consultant, seeking to incorporate a creative and spontaneous approach to the methodical and critical spirit.
EMPLOYABILITY
CONNECTION TO BRANDS, ATELIERS AND OTHER COMPANIES
ETIC is known for its creative environment, for its relationship with creative industry. The teachers on this course have professional backgrounds and are active in the industry, which allows the student to create a network of contacts, access to real briefings and professional opportunities.
EQUIPMENT
ETIC has top technological resources that students have access to for curricular work and personal projects. The school is your workspace, your studio, the place where you can create freely.
APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS:
- 120 Credits Completed
- B2 English Level Certificate or take one of the following tests: DUOLINGO minimum 115 (95 in all components), IELTS minimum 6.0 (5.5 in all components)
components) or TOEFL IBT 80 (20 in all components) - Letter of motivation with the reasons why you are applying.
- Presentation of portfolio or showreel
WHAT SHOULD I DO TO START MY APPLICATION?
> Fill out the form on the course page I’m interested in > PRE-APPLICATION button
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?
You will receive a confirmation email with information about:
> Schedule an interview
> Visit to school (optional)
We invite you to get to know the creative and family environment that exists at the School, through an accompanied visit to the studios, ateliers and training rooms. To schedule a visit, click here
Applications from May to September.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
There are several training financing programs in different banking institutions: Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Santander, Banco CTT, BPI, among others.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The opening of each course/class/schedule is subject to a minimum number of registrations. Registration at the desired time is limited to the number of places available.
Teaching is face-to-face and project based. The course program includes classes without a teacher to develop autonomous exercises and design practices. Autonomous or project work is important for the student’s progress in their learning. Teachers can request the development of work outside the established class hours. Classes may occasionally be scheduled outside of established times, for example to respond to projects that require this flexibility, to meet project-specific equipment needs, to respond to exercises carried out in a real context with partners, or for any other reason that supports the better achievement of the program.
Specific technical classes and/or workshops can take place on Saturdays.
The duration of each class may vary depending on its theoretical or practical nature.
The class can be divided into groups for better learning and intensification of the development of projects and subjects.
The curriculum and the list of course teachers may be changed for reasons of pedagogical suitability or for reasons of force majeure.
For more information contact us.
FAQ
British education allows anyone to obtain a university degree with one year of study who has completed two years of training in a specific area or obtained a level 5 qualification (120 credits).
Upon completion of this academic year (6th credits), students obtain the academic degree BA (Hons) – Bachelor of Arts, a British higher education diploma.
It is the equivalent of the 3rd year of a higher education course. During an academic year, knowledge is acquired and advanced skills are developed in a specific area. Upon completion of this 3rd year, the student obtains the Bachelor’s Degree, an internationally recognized diploma.
Anyone who has obtained a Level 5/120 credits qualification in a training area relevant to the course they are applying for can apply. They can have different backgrounds such as Design, Cinema, Fashion, Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Sound and Music.
The curricular program is defined by Solent University and classes take place at ETIC, in Lisbon, in a format in person. The B.A. Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded and issued by Solent University- Southampton.
Yes, one of the following tests is required:
– DUOLINGO minimum 115 (95 in all components)
– ELTS minimum 6.0 (5.5 in all components)
– TOEFL IBT 80 (20 in all components)
ETIC is a reference school in creative areas. Project-oriented, it combines technique, creativity, and personal and professional development. The connection with companies and institutions brings school projects closer to reality of the world of work.
It has top technological resources, such as HD video and virtual reality studios, professional HD recording, sound studios, photography laboratories and studios, ateliers and computer labs.
