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Contour Fashion Communication

Course Summary School: De Montfort University

Location: United Kingdom, Leicester

Education: Diploma

Reasons to study Contour Fashion Communication BA (Hons) at DMU:
-Specialist areas of study
as this is the only communication course aimed directly at the intimates industry
-Develop specialist skills
in conceptual design, presentation formats, digital technologies, trend prediction, marketing, fashion business and entrepreneurship
-Specialist teaching structure
with the course sharing core modules with contour fashion and fashion buying courses, along with its own specific modules
-International promotional opportunities
including involvement with external client projects and competitions
-Work experience and placements
throughout the intimates industry, including global opportunities for an optional placement year
-Showcasing opportunities
gives an outlet to showcase your skills to a wide range of industry professionals
-Contour Fashion BA (Hons)
is a related course where you can specialise in areas of studyin lingerie, bodywear, swimwear, loungewear, nightwear, corsetry, menswear and sportswear
-International opportunity 
through #DMUglobal where you will have the opportunity for a meaningful international experience through visits to trade fairs such as Interfiliere, Salon de la Lingerie and Moda
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A unique, diverse and multi-disciplined degree programme, this new course prepares you for a career in marketing, social media, trend forcasting, product development, visual communication, PR and entrepreneurship.
The course is designed to meet the changing requirements of the intimate apparel industry. You will study aspects of intimate apparel concept inspiration, idea development, image, trend, styling, enterprise and business, industry and communication skills, social media applications and marketing.
You will benefit from our extensive industry links with the intimate apparel industry and have the opportunity to work with companies on live projects and competitions. The programme has an optional placement year, with opportunities for international and UK based placements.
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Typical entry requirements 
A good portfolio and normally:
Art and Design Foundation or
112 points from at least 2 A ‘levels and including grade C in Art and Design or
BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in an Art and Design related subject or
International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points including Art and Design
GCSEs - Five GCSEs grades A* - C  (9-4) including English Language or Literature at grade C/4 or above.
Access - Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit in Art and Design and GCSE  English (Language or Literature) at grade C/4 or above.
We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English at grade C/4 or above (if required as part of our standard requirement).
International students
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
Interview and Portfolio
UK applicants with relevant qualifications will be invited to bring their portfolio of work to an open day and interview. Overseas applicants will be invited to send samples of their work.