What can I do to prepare for my course in Fashion and Textiles?
If you are looking to join us for听Fashion and Textiles this September, look no further for tips and ideas on how to prepare for your course over the summer. We鈥檝e come up with a range of options for you to explore and get you uni ready!
1. Explore听
Why not explore 探花直播 and stop off at the internationally acclaimed Gallery? If you鈥檙e in London, the Fashion collection is well worth a visit, featuring the largest collection of dresses in the world.
罢丑别听 (MAC) offers a variety of events, exhibitions and grounds to explore or visit听, a 120-acre park comprising of a host of art and history to discover.听
2. Watch
On YouTube, you can explore fashion content, brand campaigns and channels. What do you like about a brand鈥檚 content? What inspires you? Many fashion films and documentaries are online, which can provide an insight into the industry further.
On BCU鈥檚 YouTube channel, BA (Hons) Textile Design alumni Chloe Frost听in trend forecasting and discusses her experience on the course.
3. Listen
Some podcasts we recommend include听, by Vogue, British Fashion Council and .
4. Create
Why not start a self-directed project? Grab a sketchbook and fill it with inspiration, ideas, sketches and mood boards. Get creative and document something new.
Check out for colour inspiration and to brush up on your knowledge of colour trends. Create your own beautiful colour palettes, photograph or collect objects with exciting colour combinations whilst out and about this summer!
5. Read
Read everything and anything. Here are some great sources we recommend online: , , , , , , , and
6. Consider
Have a look through your own wardrobe. Consider how your garments have been made, their fabrics and functionality. How many times have you worn it? How do you feel when you wear it? Perhaps you could curate a from a long-lost item!
7. Draw
has a great guide for finding your art style. Why not challenge yourself to draw every day, no matter how big or small?
8. Photograph
If you are a budding Creative Director, you could create a fashion photoshoot inspired by your favourite fashion brand. is a great guide to get started if you鈥檝e never directed a shoot before.
9. Collage
Use scrap magazines or materials and fabric to create a collage of a theme or trend that you haven鈥檛 explored yet. Add your own notes and sketches to gather an inspiring board that could spark a new project idea.
10. Follow
If you are in need of some fashion and textile inspiration this summer, here are some great accounts on Instagram we recommend following:
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BCU Fashion and Textiles Social Media:
- BCU Fashion and Textiles Instagram:听
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design Instagram:
- Fashion and Textiles Foundation:听
- BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communication Instagram:听
- BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion Instagram:听
- Create and Make Parkside:
- Follow us on X听
