Fashion Excellence - Cambridge Arts School

• Bowling
• Rock Climbing
• Talent Show
• Cinema
• Disco
• Selfie Orienteering Challenge
• Ice Skating
• Punting
• Dance Party

• Exclusive halls at Varsity House for students under 18.

• Accommodation managed by a highly trained team of professional house parents.

• Interaction with students from our sister school, enhancing social and educational experiences.

• Single occupancy rooms with ensuite bathrooms, designed for ample storage and personalization.

• Room Furnishings: Comfortable single bed, duvet, pillows, bedside cabinet, desk and chair, desk lamp, wardrobe, personal safe, pin board, under-bed storage.

• Premium Room Amenities: Towels, bathmat, welcome bathroom amenities, mini fridge, hair dryer, wireless phone charger, travel adaptor, hanging shoe storage, wooden hangers, reusable water bottle, laundry basket.

Ideal for Performing Arts Students:

• New dance studios located just 1 minute away from the halls.

• Encourages punctuality and easy access to classes for Performing Arts students.

• Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time)
• City View Ferris Wheel
• Park Social Time

Airport Transfers:

• Included in the course fee.

• Clients must provide flight details 1 month prior to arrival.

Assisted Check-In:

• Provided for junior summer course students.

• Couriers accompany students to check-in at the airport.

This service is distinct from the airline’s Unaccompanied Minor Service.

Local Transportation Options:

• Choice between cycling, walking, or taking a bus (with buses departing every 10 minutes).

• Picturesque walking route via Midsummer Common, passing Jesus College.

Weekly Lesson Plan (from Sample Timetable):

Week 1:

• Monday - Introduction to Fashion Design: Safe use of Fashion equipment and machinery.
• Tuesday - Introduction to sewing room and sewing machines. Sewing machine practice.
• Wednesday - Introduction to Draping and Modeling. Methodology of draping.
• Thursday - Continue Deconstruction/Reconstruction project.
• Friday - Continue developing ideas for 2D and 3D design and development within the sketchbook.

Week 2:

• Monday - Recap of Week 1. Introduction to Project 2: Fashion Geometry. Small group work.
• Tuesday - Using textiles to design. Draping, research.
• Wednesday - Start toiling and construction of prototype. Demonstrations: invisible zip, industrial overlocker, hem finishes, binding.
• Thursday - Recap of Wednesday’s session. Continue creation of prototype.
• Friday - Finalize project. Photograph, Annotate, develop. Share final project with other students. Course certificate presentation.

COURSE BENEFITS:

1. Learn from Fashion Specialists: Gain insights from working professionals with valuable industry experience.
2. Broaden Your Skills in the Fashion World: Explore various facets of acting, including voice, movement, improvisation, and ensemble work. Engage in research, intensive tuition, rehearsals, and a final performance. Acquire a solid foundation for future education in the arts.
3. Develop Your Skills In: Draping, pattern cutting, machine sewing, fashion illustration, fashion styling, fabric manipulation
4. Progression: Opportunity to progress to University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma (subject to meeting UAL entry criteria).

COURSE OUTCOMES:

• Gain basic knowledge in garment design and making.
• Introduced to design briefs reflecting contemporary fashion.
• Experience organizing a fashion show, similar to annual Foundation fashion events.

Airport Transfers To Cambridge / To London:

• Heathrow: £215 / £215

• Gatwick: £245 / £200

• Stansted: £120 / £220

• Other London Airports: £165 / £70

• Target Audience: Students aged 14 to 18 interested in the fashion industry.

• English Level: Equivalent to IELTS 5.0+ / Intermediate.