Semester Free Elective Programs
| Semester Free Elective Programs | |
|---|---|
| Studio Art | Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design | CSM |
| Fashion Design | Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design | CSM |
| Graphic Design | Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design | CSM |
| Interior and Spatial Design | Chelsea College of Art and Design | CCAD |
| Graphic Design Communication | Chelsea College of Art and Design | CCAD |
| The London Contemporary Art Theory | Camberwell College of the Arts | CCA |
| Fashion Design | London College of Fashion | LCF |
| Fashion Marketing and Communication | London College of Fashion | LCF |
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design has a distinguished international reputation and offers one of the most diverse and comprehensive ranges of undergraduate courses in arts and design. With alumnae such as Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, this outstanding 150 year old institution is considered the world’s number one school for Fashion Design.
Camberwell College of Art & Chelsea College of Art are individually renowned for their expertise and world class art education. Now working together they form a ground breaking creative, academic and cultural partnership. The colleges share their rich resources, specialist areas and heritage with each other. The combination of the resources of these three colleges and the expertise of the academic faculty mean that they are now able to open the doors to international students who wish to experience the British art and design college first hand through the new range of Study Abroad opportunities below.
London College of Fashion offers international students the opportunity to study a range of specifically tailored, professional, career-oriented courses in fashion and make up. The programs have been carefully designed to ensure a balance of theory and skills based learning, underpinned by valuable historical and cultural study. Students will also benefit from experiencing the stimulating cultural resources of the capital and its fashion industry.
Studio Art | CSM
CSM now offers a new and unique program, drawing on the core strengths of this internationally-renowned university. Students may enroll in a maximum of 18 credits and a minimum of 12. At the end of the semester there will be an optional study trip to Barcelona.
Mandatory Courses (11 credits)
FE FE CM 260 – Research and Sketchbooks (2 credits)
FE FE CM 261 – Cultural Studies (2 credits)
FA FA CM 266 – Studio Art 1 (3 credits)
FA FA CM 365 – Studio Art 2 (4 credits)
Electives (Students can choose up to 7 credits )
FE FE CM 262 – Drawing on Location (2 credit)
FE FE CM 263 – Computer Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 264 – Digital Photography & Editing (2 credits)
FE FE CM 266 – Fashion Trend Forecasting (2 credits)
FE FE CM 267 – Fashion Jewelry & Accessories (2 credit)
FE FE CM 270 – Fashion Design with Marketing (2 credits)
FE FE CM 280 – Fashion Styling (2 credits)
FE FE CM 281 – Fashion Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 282 – Fashion Design with Textiles (2 credits)
FE FE CM 283 – Creative Advertising (2 credits)
FE FE CM 284 – Graphic Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 285 – Art Criticism and Communication (2 credits)
FE FE CM 286 – Study Trip to Barcelona – additional fee (1 credit)
For course descriptions, click on “course schedules” to the left.
Fashion Design | CSM
CSM now offers a new and unique program, drawing on the core strengths of this internationally-renowned university. Students may enroll in a maximum of 18 credits and a minimum of 12. At the end of the semester there will be an optional study trip to Barcelona.
Mandatory Courses (11 credits)
FE FE CM 260 – Research and Sketchbooks (2 credits)
FE FE CM 261 – Cultural Studies (2 credits)
FT FD CM 265 – Fashion Design 1 (3 credits)
FT FD CM 365 – Fashion Design 2 (4 credits)
Electives (Students can choose up to 5 credits )
FE FE CM 262 – Drawing on Location (2 credit)
FE FE CM 263 – Computer Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 264 – Digital Photography & Editing (2 credits)
FE FE CM 266 – Fashion Trend Forecasting (2 credits)
FE FE CM 267 – Fashion Jewelry & Accessories (2 credit)
FE FE CM 270 – Fashion Design with Marketing (2 credits)
FE FE CM 280 – Fashion Styling (2 credits)
FE FE CM 281 – Fashion Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 282 – Fashion Design with Textiles (2 credits)
FE FE CM 283 – Creative Advertising (2 credits)
FE FE CM 284 – Graphic Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 285 – Art Criticism and Communication (2 credits)
FE FE CM 286 – Study Trip to Barcelona – additional fee (1 credit)
For course descriptions, click on “course schedules” to the left.
Graphic Design | CSM
CSM now offers a new and unique program, drawing on the core strengths of this internationally-renowned university. Students may enroll in a maximum of 18 credits and a minimum of 12. At the end of the semester there will be an optional study trip to Barcelona.
Mandatory Courses (11 credits)
FE FE CM 260 – Research and Sketchbooks (2 credits)
FE FE CM 261 – Cultural Studies (2 credits)
GD GD CM 265 – Graphic Design 1 (3 credits)
GD GD CM 365 – Graphic Design 2 (4 credits)
Electives (Students can choose up to 5 credits )
FE FE CM 262 – Drawing on Location (2 credit)
FE FE CM 263 – Computer Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 264 – Digital Photography & Editing (2 credits)
FE FE CM 266 – Fashion Trend Forecasting (2 credits)
FE FE CM 267 – Fashion Jewelry & Accessories (2 credit)
FE FE CM 270 – Fashion Design with Marketing (2 credits)
FE FE CM 280 – Fashion Styling (2 credits)
FE FE CM 281 – Fashion Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 282 – Fashion Design with Textiles (2 credits)
FE FE CM 283 – Creative Advertising (2 credits)
FE FE CM 284 – Graphic Illustration (2 credits)
FE FE CM 285 – Art Criticism and Communication (2 credits)
FE FE CM 286 – Study Trip to Barcelona – additional fee (1 credit)
For course descriptions, click on “course schedules” to the left.
Interior and Spatial Design | CCAD
The BA Interior and Spatial Design will be the host course for the Semester Interior and Spatial Design Program. The BA course encourages students to engage critically with contemporary design through projects conducted in a studio environment that promote the conceptual and practical skills required of interior design and spatial design professionals.
Working with existing buildings and spaces, students explore different possibilities for habitation and use. The BA course engages critically with contemporary design and focuses on designing complex architectural spaces, discreet multi-media installations and sensory environments. Chelsea’s vibrant art college context is vital in providing opportunities to uncover overlapping concerns between the different disciplines being taught within the College.
A wide-ranging theory program encourages individual inquiry and debate and deepens the understanding of design issues, while professional practice is developed through participation in external competitions, live projects and a lively evening lecture program. Semester Study Abroad students will have the opportunity to become involved in these activities.
The Semester Study Abroad program explores spatial concerns from a less traditional paper-based point of view, using time-based digital media, creative exploration and directly constructed interventions.
The program will be delivered by a series of assessed projects – 4 will be mandatory. Students will be able to select other modules to complete their required credits.
Minimum Equivalent US Credit value 12 – Maximum Equivalent US Credit value 16.
Fall & Spring | Mandatory Courses (12 credits)
ID ID CC 301 – Design Module 1 – Site Specific Practice
ID ID CC 302 – Design Module 2 – Critical Spatial Practice
ID ID CC 303 – Design Module 3 – City Studio
ID ID CC 304 – Theory Module 4 – European Modernism
Fall & Spring | Electives (Students can choose 2 courses from this list: 4 credits)
ID ID CC 305 – Theory Module 5 – Invention of the Architect
ID ID CC 311 – Field Trip Module 6 – Barcelona
ID ID CC 312 – Practice Module 9 – Digital Practice
ID ID CC 313 – Practice Module 8 – Model Making
ID ID CC 314 – Field Trip Module 7 – Paris, Berlin, Rome
For course descriptions, click on “course schedules” to the left.
Graphic Design Communication | CCAD
The BA Graphic Design Communication course will be the host course for the Semester Graphic Design Program. The BA course offers a contemporary approach to graphic design for students interested in entering this fast moving, ever expanding industry. The course engenders a passion for high-level ideas generation, with innovative and directional concepts supported by the development of professional digital, technical and presentation skills. It is this ethos that underpins the Study Abroad program. The Study Abroad program will promote and deliver the broadest range of media in order to make for an excellent learning experience.
There is a strong emphasis on live projects on the BA course (particularly working with contemporary youth orientated products, services and markets) and a weekly professional guest speaker program invites leading communicators and practitioners to share views from a wide range of fields. Semester Study Abroad students will have the opportunity to become involved in these activities.
British students are encouraged to integrate theoretical studies alongside their work in order to enrich their personal practice and help develop a highly original portfolio, and the same approach will be part of the semester program.
The program will be delivered by a series of assessed projects.
Mandatory Courses | Fall (14 credits)
GD GD CC 301 – Design Language 01: You are Here
GD GD CC 302 – Design Language 01: Mapping the territories
GD GD CC 303 – Design Language 02: Research as Critical & Creative Practice
GD GD CC 304 – Design Language 04: Independent Project
GD GD CC 305 – Contemporary Typographic design
Mandatory Courses | Spring (12 credits)
GD GD CC 305 – Contemporary Typographic design
GD GD CC 303 – Design Language 02: Research as Critical & Creative Practice
GD GD CC 304 – Design Language 04: Independent Project
GD GD CC 308 – Design Language 03: Moving Image / Exploring Narrative
For course descriptions, click on “course schedules” to the left.
The London Contemporary Art Theory | CCA
Students wishing to study contemporary art, but following a Liberal Arts program in their home institution will find this Semester program suits their needs. The London Contemporary Art Theory semester program is hosted by Camberwell College of Arts. The semester of study has as its backbone the contextual studies programs on the BA Art courses at Camberwell – Painting, Sculpture, Photography and Drawing. The program encourages students to engage with the ideas that inform the making and interpretation of contemporary art as well as its historical background.Students will be able to choose from a selection of modules which include lectures, artists’ talks, seminars and visits that will offer a unique insight into contemporary art in one of the world’s artistic capitals. The program also makes use of Camberwell’s impressive external connections that will allow students to be able to meet and discuss ideas with London’s art professionals including writers, critics, curators and well-known artists.
This program is offered in fall and spring semesters as well as during the summer.
Minimum Equivalent US Credit value 12 – Maximum Equivalent US Credit value 16.
Fall & Spring | Mandatory Courses (2 credits)
FA AT CA 301 – Art – Key ideas I
Fall & Spring | Electives (Students can choose 8 courses from this list: 14 credits)
FA AT CA 302 – Theories in Art – Up until now…
FA AT CA 303 – Art – Key ideas II
FA AT CA 304 – Thinking Through Sculpture
FA AT CA 305 – Art & Photography I
FA AT CA 306 – Art & Photography II
FA AT CA 307 – Artists’ practice – ‘the trans-disciplinary’
FA AT CA 308 – Art and the audience – Galleries, Museums, Art Fairs
FA AT CA 309 – Contemporary Art in Europe – exploring the zeitgeist
For course descriptions, click on “course schedules” to the left.
Fashion Design | LCF
Students on this program benefit from LCF’s central London location, right at the heart of the fashion industry, and the University’s expertise, which make us one of the foremost centers of specialist training for the fashion industries. Students in this program enroll in three mandatory theoretical courses (6 credits) and choose up to 10 courses from the elective program.
Fall & Spring | Mandatory Courses (6 credits)
FT CF FR 300 – Historical and Contemporary Fashion Research Studies
FT CF CS 300 – British Cultural Studies
FT CF TF 300 – Theoretical Fashion Studies
Fall & Spring | Electives (Students can select up to 10 credits)
FT CF FD 200 – Beginning Draping (4 credits)
FT CF FD 300 – Intermediate Draping (4 credits)
FT CF FD 202 – Introduction to The Design Process (3 credits)
FT CF FD 303 – Intermediate Corsetry (3 credits)
FT CF FD 311 – Intermediate Find, Customize and Embellish (3 credits)
FT CF FD 230 – Introduction to Shoe Making (3 credits)
FT CF FD 231 – Introduction to Creative Footwear – Style to Street (3 credits)
FT CF PF 206 – Introduction to Perfume in Fashion (1 credit)
FT CF FD 210 – Introduction to Fashion Speed Sketching (1 credit)
FT CF EF 230 – European Fashion Studies (2 credits)
FT CF FD 295 – Beginning/Intermediate Fashion Drawing (2 credits)
FT CF FD 296 – Beginning/Intermediate Fashion Illustration (2 credits)
FT CF FD 247 – Introduction to Hand Knitting (3 credits – spring only)
FT CF FD 246 – Introduction to Fashion Photography (3 credits)
FT CF FD 215 – Introduction to Creative Leather Accessories (3 credits)
FT CF FD 236 – Beginning Create a Lipstick (1 credit)
FT CF FD 349 – Fascinating Headwear (3 credits)
FT CF FD 233 – Introduction to Styling (3 credits)
FT CF PH 201 – Introduction to Fashion Photography (3 credits)
For course descriptions, click on “course schedules” to the left.
Fashion Marketing and Communication | LCF
Fashion today operates within a highly competitive business environment. This program will develop your fashion marketing, merchandising and product knowledge skills while benefiting from our expertise as one of the foremost centers for the fashion industry. Students in this program enroll in three mandatory theoretical courses (6 credits) and choose up to 10 credits from the elective program.
Fall & Spring | Mandatory Courses (6 credits)
FT CF FR 300 – Historical and Contemporary Fashion Research Studies
FT CF CS 300 – British Cultural Studies
FT CF TF 300 – Theoretical Fashion Studies
Fall & Spring | Electives (Students can select up to 10 credits)
FT CF EF 230 – European Fashion Studies (2 credits)
FT CF FM 205 – Introduction to Buying and Product Development in the UK (4 credits)
FT CF FJ 206 – Introduction to Style Journalism (2 credits)
FT CF FM 207 – Introduction to Fashion Marketing in the UK (2 credits)
FT CF FM 210 – Introduction to A Guide to Starting your Own Label (2 credits)
FT CF FM 215 – Introduction to Fashion Public Relations (2 credits)
FT CF VM 210 – Introduction to Visual Merchandising (2 credits)
FT CF FM 320 – Introduction to Fashion Forecasting (2 credits)
FT CF FD 210 – Introduction to Fashion Speed Sketching (1 credit)
FT CF FD 295 – Beginning/Intermediate Fashion Drawing (2 credits)
FT CF FD 296 – Beginning/Intermediate Fashion Illustration (2 credits)
FT CF FD 233 – Introduction to Styling (3 credits)
FT CF FM 240 – Introduction to Fashion Film (3 credits)
FT CF PH 201 – Introduction to Fashion Photography (3 credits)
FT CF FD 236 – Beginning Create a Lipstick (1 credit)
FT CF PF 206 – Introduction to Perfume in Fashion (1 credit)
For course descriptions, click on “course schedules” to the left.