The MA Fashion and Creative Pattern Cutting at Nottingham Trent University is designed for aspiring designers and pattern cutters seeking to push the boundaries of garment creation. You will delve into a research-led curriculum that fosters innovation, experimentation, and critical problem-solving, building upon your existing skills to realise a unique final project. This postgraduate degree offers a dynamic environment to explore both traditional techniques and cutting-edge digital technologies, preparing you for a specialist career in the fashion industry or advanced practice-led research.
This full-time, on-campus MA is delivered over one year, comprising five modules that total 180 credits. You will engage in practice-led research methods, explore innovative pattern cutting techniques, and develop creative design solutions, often working with industry-inspired briefs. The course culminates in a significant Design Realisation project, where you will demonstrate advanced skills in cutting, design, fit, and manufacture. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and the expertise to pursue roles in pattern cutting, design, or further academic study.