Drexel in England: Fashion in London
This program is open to open to Fashion Design sophomores and Design and Merchandizing juniors. Students will gain knowledge of the British fashion industry and learn specialist skills gained within the stimulating, creative and multi-cultural environment of London College of Fashion (LCF). LCF is part of Europe’s largest and most influential university for art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts. Courses are taught by British faculty at LCF. Courses are designed to take advantage of the strong fashion influences of London and offer Drexel students a unique opportunity to learn in a different culture. Students from universities around the world participate in the program, offering a great opportunity to internationalize your fashion perspective.
The priority deadline for this program is January 15. Final deadline is March 1.
Besides studying at LCF students will also go on a five-day study tour of Paris, seeing all of the famous Parisian sights, exploring the important museums, and developing your own personal sketch book! The travel cost of this trip is included in the program fee.
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Sophomore status or higher
Students select one track, each track is worth 12 credits.
Course Availability
Courses are available in the following subjects:
Track 1: Fashion Business:
DSMR T380: Fashion Business & Product Development (this course may be reviewed for credit for DSMR 333 or DSMR 325 by the Design & Merchandising Program Director upon your return)
FASH T380: Historical & Fashion Research Studies
DSMR T380: Fashion Media
DSMR T380: Fashion Entrepreneurship & Marketing
DSMR T380: Styling
DSMR T380: Visuals for Fashion
Track 2: Footwear Design:
FASH T380: Footwear Design
FASH T380: Footwear Making
FASH T380: Intro to Rapid Prototyping & RHINO
*Students applying to this track should have strong drawing skills and will need to provide 5 drawings of any subject to LCF prior to final acceptance.
Track 3: Fashion Design:
FASH T380: Fashion Product Development
FASH T380: Historical & Contemporary Fashion Research Studies
FASH T380: Design Theory: Collection & Portfolio
FASH T380: 3D Experimentation/Accessories
FASH T380: Styling
FASH T380: Visuals for Fashion
Grading
During the LCF summer program students earn a total of 12 Drexel credits and receive Drexel grades.
Summer Dates and Itinerary
| Program Start Date |
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| Program End Date |
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Student housing is located in South Kensington and operated by the Foundation for International Education (FIE). Living accommodations include dormitory-style bedrooms and several suites, with shared kitchens on each floor, private bathrooms in most cases, as well as a common area on the ground floor for lounging around on those rainy London afternoons. There are kitchens on each floor equipped with a microwave, pots, pans, dishes, etc. Students will generally be placed two to four to a room. All residence halls have wireless internet access as well as 24/7 access to Metrogate computer lab. Students studying on other university programs will also be living in the building, providing a nice mix of interests to your living situation. London College of Fashion, located in Oxford Circus, a large retail area, is approximately 30 minutes by Tube from the residence halls. For more info about the London housing, visit
http://www.fie.org.uk.
American and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for this program. Students with other nationalities should confirm with the British Embassy website to confirm visa requirements. Please review the
FIE UK visa guide to determine whether you need a visa, pre-entry clearance, or a Tier 4 visa
Program Costs
This is a Drexel sponsored program, thus your Drexel tuition and financial aid remain the same during your term abroad.
Financial Aid
Financial aid applies for this program. Students who receive Federal Work Study should consider applying for the Study Abroad Online Journalist work study position (only available to students after acceptance).
Scholarships
To seek additional funding, review the Scholarship & Funding Opportunities. Remember that scholarship deadlines may be much earlier than study abroad deadlines, so plan accordingly. Students may also want to submit a revised budget to the Financial Aid Office to see if additional funding may be available.
For more information on these and many other scholarship opportunities, visit our Scholarships page.
