Edinburgh College of Art’s vision is to be internationally acclaimed for our open and participative teaching and research environment. We want to be known globally for excellence in our subject areas and the opportunities we give our students to collaborate and innovate across them, and with the wider University of Edinburgh community, of which we are proud to be a part.
Known for cutting-edge fashion teaching that emphasises creative freedom & design innovation. Together with All Walks Beyond the Catwalk, we co-founded The Diversity Network. Working with the National Galleries of Scotland, we integrate research on body image, self-esteem and identity into all teaching, helping build skills in responding with empathy to consumers and their diverse needs. Renowned for upholding high standards of fashion drawing and presentation skills, helping you with understanding brand development and what it takes to shine in a creative business. You will also develop a variety of technical and pattern-cutting skills - including creative cutting, tailoring and encouraged to develop innovations in fabrics, garment manufacture and finishing’s. The final year offers the opportunity to incorporate your design strengths into your graduate fashion collection, explored through perspectives of accessory-led design, menswear, womenswear, knitwear and surface-led design.