Master of Arts in Communication Design

at University of Southampton - Winchester Campus United Kingdom

This master's in textile design will encourage you to be experimental and will give you the skills for a successful career in textile design. Taught by industry-experienced tutors who are sustainability specialists, and supported by our dedicated technicians; you’ll learn techniques such as print, embroidery and Devore.

This MA textile design course is suitable if you’re a recent graduate or if you want to refocus your career. Whether your interests are in textiles for fashion, interior design or as a medium for art pieces, you’ll develop your skills and apply them to a range of textile media. 

Employability is key throughout this UK Textile Design master’s degree. You’ll graduate with a portfolio that demonstrates your talents and accomplishments, as well as industry knowledge.

You’ll have extensive industry exposure including: 

• Guest lectures and live project briefs  
• Visits to trade events and selling your work at pop-up events
• Designing pieces for external public events and opportunities to showcase your work
• Internship opportunities with leading fashion and textile companies  
• Access to lectures and conferences run by renowned research and special interest groups, such as the winchester luxury research group, in the loop and the fashion and sustainability forum

A supportive and personalised approach to learning; staff will get to know your individual strengths and help you achieve your potential. You’ll also be co-located with MA Fashion Design students in a creative studio atmosphere where you can share ideas and draw inspiration from one another’s work. 

The facilities and equipment you’ll use are outstanding. They include: 

• A Mimaki digital printer, heat-transfer printing and large hand screen-printing tables with adjoining screen exposing rooms and dye labs 
• Computerised Shima Seiki knitting machines across three gauges, a variety of single and doublebed Dubied knitting machines, linkers and manual knitting machines 
• A state-of-the-art jacquard loom, a variety of computerised AVL dobby looms, and manual table looms 
• The WSA library, with comprehensive collections of textiles books, journals and magazines as well as a wide range of other arts-related materials

Put your creative ideas into practice on our fashion design degree. We offer you outstanding studio facilities, a high level of industry exposure, and a future-focused curriculum. You’ll develop your own creative style and gain essential practical and research skills. When you graduate, you’ll join the ranks of our impressive alumni ready for a successful career in fashion design.

You'll specialise in men's or women's clothing, and practise traditional skills alongside innovative digital techniques. You'll benefit from unrivalled studio access and state-of-the-art facilities. You’ll gain an understanding of how and why fashion has developed. You'll also take our innovative Fashion Futures module, giving you insight into emerging issues and innovations in the industry.

You’ll have access to:

• Industry-standard resources, machinery and facilities
• Professionally equipped studio spaces and workshops
• The latest laser-cutting plus 3D and print technologies

As part of your fashion degree you can:

• Take a year in industry in the UK or abroad with our year-in-employment option
• Study overseas at one of our partner universities in Europe or further afield
• Visit studios and gain experience through fashion industry internships

Develop essential career skills and industry knowledge on this master’s degree in Fashion Marketing and Branding course at the University of Southampton. You’ll gain in-depth understanding of the modern fashion world and learn from our academics’ research excellence and knowledge of the sector. You’ll be based in an art school, so you can put your skills into practice through collaborative projects with fashion design students.

This UK master’s course is ideal if you’re a business, management or marketing graduate who wants to specialise in fashion. It’s also a great opportunity if you’ve studied a creative subject and want to build your business skills. If you’re already working in the industry it could help you gain new specialisms to advance your career.

On this MA you’ll develop knowledge of issues and trends in the modern fashion world such as:

• Globalisation
• Technological advances
• Fast fashion
• Sustainability

Our professional links and proximity to London mean you’ll benefit from industry exposure right from the start , with guest lecturers from famous brands and study visits to London fashion events.

Optional modules allow you to personalise your course to suit your interests or career ambitions. An individual project and report will give you the chance to demonstrate your research skills and industry insights.

We place a strong emphasis on employability, with lectures and workshops aimed at helping you move into your chosen job role. After completing this course you’ll be in the perfect position to enter the global fashion marketing and branding industry, or follow your research interests at PhD level.

Our graduates have gone on to careers with major high-street brands, in journalism, and in international advertising.

Develop the skills needed for success in one of the fastest-growing areas of global business. This Luxury Brand Management MA will offer you a high level of industry exposure, creating a range of career opportunities.

You'll have exceptional learning experiences, visit luxury brands, have the invaluable chance to work on an industry consultancy project, and benefit from regular talks from top companies.

This Luxury Brand Management master’s is one of just a few courses of its kind in the UK. You'll look at a variety of premium industries including; fashion, perfume, hotels, yachts, automobiles, fine wines and spirits, and exclusive clubs.

You can apply for this degree if you have 1 to 2 years’ experience in the luxury industry and an accepted 2:1 degree or relevant qualification. It is also suitable for those with relevant professional experience.

Our MA Luxury Brand Management degree covers brand design and management, whilst exploring current industry issues and debates. You’ll take part in 2 week-long study trips to London and Paris working on a project, visiting luxury businesses and meeting industry professionals.

You'll also learn:

• Luxury consumer profiles and website design
• Evolution of the luxury market and globalisation of luxury brands
• Consultancy and project management
• Social media influence
• Cobranding, brand extensions, and brand heritage 

We also collaborate with a London-based luxury brand agency to offer a limited number of internships. Additional industry input will allow you to develop your networks.

Previous input has been provided by;  

• Aston Martin
• Bremont
• Maserati
• George Bayntun
• The Ritz
• Royal Southampton Yacht Club
• The Savoy
• Wright & Teague

Digital media has transformed the way we make and consume news, entertainment and communication. On this UK master's course in global media management you’ll learn how to analyse this fast-changing landscape - and influence its development. You’ll explore critical concepts through in-depth research and practical projects, preparing you for success in the global creative and communications industries.

Discover the social, cultural, political and technological impact of the changes brought about by digital media.

On this MA course you'll develop in-depth understanding of how people engage with the world through the internet, social networks, press and mobile media.

Real-life case studies will help you examine organisations’ communications strategies, learning how ideas are developed and how users respond to them.

You’ll also learn the skills to become an expert digital media practitioner yourself, covering topics from gamification to citizen journalism.

The course is taught in an art-school environment, so you'll be using industry-standard software, cameras and video equipment.

Highlights of the course include:

• Opportunities to develop your own media campaign
• A research project and critical paper on a topic of your choice
• World-class researchers with expertise in the creative industries
• Behind-the-scenes visits and field trips

With a strong emphasis on employability, the course will help you to develop your professional profile in preparation for a role in the creative and communications industries, or for further study at PhD level.

Discover your own creative identity while developing essential fashion design skills on this UK master’s in fashion degree. On this MA Fashion Design at Winchester School of Art, you’ll benefit from our tutors’ industry experience, preparing you for a career in the competitive industry of in fashion.

MA Fashion Design encourages you to pursue your creative ambitions through practice, personal research and critical evaluation.  

Working in purpose-built studios, you’ll explore topics including:

• Sketchbook development
• Visual research
• Sustainability and design
• Construction techniques and materials
• Cad (computer-aided design)
• Fashion portfolio skills

You’ll learn from tutors with years of professional fashion design experience and strong industry connections. They will work closely with you to help you develop your individual strengths, build your fashion designer qualifications and to enhance your employability.  

You’ll benefit from professional skills workshops, exposure to industry through live briefs and guest lectures, and the opportunity to showcase your work in Winchester and London. The teaching team can also facilitate internship opportunities with leading fashion companies to support your career ambitions.  

Our facilities include:

• Bespoke pattern-cutting tables
• Industry-standard machines
• Traditional print and textile facilities  
• The latest technical and 3d printing technology 

Learn to create innovative and effective visual communications using a variety of physical and digital media, exploring the fields of graphic design, illustration, motion design and photography. Opportunities to engage with external practitioners are integral to the programme, giving you an in-depth understanding of professional practice and enhancing your employability.

Working in our superb studio spaces, you’ll develop the practical and critical skills of a graphic artist and use research insights to guide your design. Our strong links with industry ensure the curriculum is at the forefront of current creative practice.

In your first semester you’ll work across 4 specialist pathways:

• graphic design - with a focus on creating consistent visual communications across different media; from print and editorial design, typography, branding and advertising through to user experience (UX) design and emerging media
• illustration - the art of visual storytelling for editorial publications, publishing, branding, games, digital animation and much more
• motion design - moving image for video and animation, and visual communication across multi-screen and interactive environments
• photography - exploring commercial, editorial and fine art approaches

Having gained a deeper understanding of different disciplines, you’ll then choose a specific pathway as a focus for your practice.

As part of your degree you can:         

• spend a semester studying overseas at one of our partner universities in Germany, Norway, Spain, Switzerland or Turkey
• attend lectures and workshops by leading design studios
• visit studios, galleries and cultural spaces in London and overseas
• take part in exhibitions such as the Winchester School of Art degree show, and the London graduate showcase, Other Forms, which are both attended by professionals from the creative industries

You’ll be encouraged to prepare entries for prestigious international competitions, such as the Penguin Student Design Awards and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards.

Our MA Fashion Management degree will give you a rare understanding of fashion theory and evolution. You'll learn to manage global relationships between fashion and political, social, ethical, and business contexts.

Applications for 2020 entry to this course are now closed. We have a range of other related postgraduate courses that you may want to consider.

This course is ideal if you’re from a creative, design, business or management background and want to specialise in fashion at management level.

You'll learn how society constructs meaning from fashion and what drives fashion consumption. Through studying aspects of sociology and anthropology as well as fashion, business, art and design.

We focus on sustainability and ethics throughout this UK master’s in fashion management. You’ll take part in debates on these topics and learn from an annual fashion sustainability forum. Academics who have worked with the United Nations will provide global insight.

Industry links and input will enhance your learning and career prospects through guest lectures, and internship opportunities. You’ll develop and practice industry specific skills such as:

• Live project briefs and business plans
• Digital tools in fashion
• Trend forecasting
• Retail reports and price positioning maps
• Marketing and brand communications
• Recognising commercial opportunity

The ability to match your learning to your career goals will give you a competitive advantage as a graduate.

International students will also be able to access free English Language sessions, as part of the University’s mission to enhance academic student support.

Explore how to curate a compelling and relevant art exhibition within groups and independently. From curating contemporary performance to handling historic art objects, you'll learn how to apply practical skills to a variety of different art mediums and disciplines.

Our Contemporary Curating course gives you the theoretical, research and practical skills to work as a curator anywhere in the world. You’ll get professional experience managing projects in the Winchester Gallery, with unique access to the University’s vast network of practising artists, academics and researchers who will inform and inspire your curatorial practice.

By studying this MA in curating you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Curate compelling art exhibitions based on research across disciplines and discourses
• Develop critical thinking to collate and curate artworks which challenge the audience
• Understand the current concerns and limitations of contemporary curation and culture
• Get hands-on experience from practical workshops in object-handling and setting up exhibitions using lighting and tools
• Attend visits to local and London-based art exhibitions where you’ll question and debate different curatorial approaches

Your learning will take place in the picturesque city of Winchester, where you'll join a thriving artist community with direct access to practising artists from Winchester School of Art.

The Winchester Gallery is based at Winchester School of Art and is open to the public. Your involvement in the gallery will give you real professional experience in understanding the practical and logistical requirements of curating.

You’ll consider your exhibition’s profile, including the theme, whether the location is private, or public, and how your audience interacts with the artwork. Your decisions as a curator will be research-led, referring to theoretical art concepts and critically reflecting on your own practice throughout.

We look at digital curation, the way artwork is stored, collected and archived online, considering benefits and limitations of digital curation in contemporary art

MA Communication Design is the study of information and interface design. This course is research driven and combines creativity, critical analysis of contemporary media, with knowledge of the latest methodologies and tools.

A focus on digital media practice and theory sets this course apart from traditional communication design courses, preparing you for an exciting career in a range of design roles. We’ll encourage you to explore systems for the making and communication of text and image while you redefine your own practice through various media formats of experimental publishing and interaction design.

This course is for recent graduates or those with professional experience who wish to extend their creative skills and design knowledge into hybrid publishing, user experience design, and design research.

The core curriculum is practice based, supported by workshops, lectures and both individual and group tutorials. In our modern, well-equipped studios you’ll learn how to develop effective concepts and prototypes for current and emergent platforms, informed by graphic design and user experience design principles.

Throughout this master’s you’ll have opportunities to:

• Build your own tools through creative coding and modular design experimentation  
• Take field trips to London and across Europe
• Use excellent facilities like the Interaction and Prototyping Laboratory, 3D printing and laser cutting as well as traditional design and print equipment  
• Learn from academics with industry experience in graphic design, interaction design and design for experimental media
• Create a portfolio of high-quality design work

Towards the end of the course you'll carry out a practice-led research project, which is an exciting opportunity for you to engage with key debates shaping the communication design field.