University of the Arts London

About the School

Six Colleges, One University. The University of Arts London (UAL) is located at the heart of the world's creative capital, London and is Europe's largest specialist art and design university, with a diverse body of 19,000 students from more than 130 countries. Students have access to the latest and best facilities, and the teaching department is made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, technicians, critics and theorists.

The university has a world-class reputation and it is made up of 6 equally renowned Colleges:

Central Saint Martins, elected as the best fashion school in the world by Business of Fashion in 2016 and 2017‍
London College of Fashion, Elected as the best fashion school in the world by CEO World Magazine in 2020
Camberwell College of Arts
Chelsea College of Arts
London College of Communication
Wimbledon College of Arts

UAL has agreed to support TaF.tc's graduates in applying to UAL Study Abroad programmes. For more information, contact Louise Clément, our International Business Development Senior Executive at TaF.tc.

"So, as a fashion design student, thinking about brand analysis and business analysis that we learned from the alternative project…which was a result of this pandemic … got me to think very differently and very radically, in a good way of how fashion design needs to move forward."

- Raahim, UAL Student

Programmes

UAL is making available to TaF.tc students the option to attend the Study Abroad Programmes which consists of the following 3 paths: Integrated Study Abroad (1.5 months - 1 year), Semester Study Abroad (4 months), and Summer Study Abroad (3-8 weeks).

The Integrated Study Abroad programme is designed to allow students to experience UK student life on our BA and BSc programmes. Students will have the same coursework and schedule as a home student and should anticipate independent-style learning and a collaborative environment.

Integrated onto any degree course except London College of Fashion

View all available Integrated Study Abroad Programmes here

Running at 4 months long, these Study Abroad programmes take place either in the Spring or Autumn semesters

Fashion/Fashion Business/Fashion Media/Graphic Design
Available at Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion
Specially designed for study abroad students
Highly structured teaching and support
More course option across Electives

View all available Semester Study Abroad Programmes here

From 3 to 8 weeks, these Study Abroad programmes take place during Summer vacation at the end of the academic year.

Aimed at University level students
All London College of Fashion courses include a 5-day study trip to Paris
Short, high-quality experience

View all available Summer Study Abroad Programmes here

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Fundamentals of Footwear

These short, half-day courses are a must for shoe enthusiasts that want to learn the essentials of shoemaking: great materials, great technique, and great fit.

Courses include:

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Footwear Design and Sketching

Learn how to design your own footwear digitally and on paper with our pattern making, sketching, and digital design courses. Discover new softwares like Adobe Illustrator to design your shoes!

Courses include:

Footwear Pattern-making (Basic & Intermediate)
Digital Footwear Design
Footwear Design Sketching

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Footwear Business Essentials

Whether you’re creating your own footwear brand or working at a footwear company, knowing how to plan a costing and buying strategy like the back of your hand will help you go far in the industry.

Courses include:

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On-Campus
Shoe-Making Workshops

Master the art of shoemaking with our signature hands-on courses. Learn to create your very own women's shoes, sneakers, and derby shoes with the use of our industry standard equipment at our footwear lab*.
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Courses include:

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Footwear Capstone Project

Having completed the previous 14 modules, you will be put to the test of creating your own footwear collection in this final capstone project. From the creation of mood boards to the final technical package, create your final footwear collection which you can add to your portfolio and use to apply for jobs after graduation!
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Courses include:

Footwear Design Collection

Admissions

In order to be accepted into UAL's Study Abroad Programmes, you would need to fulfill the following criteria:

Proof of enrolment at TaF.tc
Meet the required standard of English (IELTS, if applicable)
Completed application form
A personal statement
A portfolio (20 - 25 images) and/or piece of written work/show reel as appropriate
Transcript with grades
Letter of support from an academic advisor or faculty

Contact Us

Curious about the programme? Looking to talk to someone before you make a choice? Our programme advisors are here to get you started.

Drop in your contact details in the form and we'll get in touch with you soon!

Practical Industry Knowledge

Our trainers are practitioners in the fashion industry today - so if they're teaching it, they've experienced it too. Everything you learn at TaF.tc can be applied to your professional life in fashion and will be taught through interactive workshops, whether online or in TaF.tc's Footwear and Bags Lab.

Global Network of Entrepreneurs and Experts

As the industry becomes more interconnected, so does our network. Our partners, contacts, and advisors are as close to home as Thailand or Japan and as far as Italy or the UK. Tap into a professional community built over decades of industry immersion.

Post-Graduate Career Support

We are committed to preparing you for success in the industry. Our career support connects you to jobs available on the market, opportunities for further studies, and resources to help you start your own brand. Whether you've just started your programme or just graduated, we're here for you.

Sergio Franco Aniorte

CEO at Sample Room & Teacher at Arsutoria School

Having been exposed to the Footwear industry through his family’s business in Spain and completing his studies at Arsutoria, Sergio has years of experience in the industry from working as a pattern maker for Manolo Blahnik, a product manager at H.H. Brown, and as a teacher at his alma mater. Sergio also founded Sample Room in 2014 where he offers services from design inception to production and continues to work with brands in Europe, South America, and Asia.

Richard Siccardi

CEO at Arise.S & Teacher at Arsutoria School

Always in love with shoes, Richard Siccardi started as a pattern maker in an Italian factory that was producing luxury ladies footwear. He then became a teacher at Arsutoria and specialized in providing skills to the next generation of shoe designers. He also started his own company Arise.S to help start-ups and established brands in the shoe business.

Vrinda Gupta

Founder of TEAL, Designer & Consultant

Vrinda has been in the footwear industry for over 12 years now with experience in retail, buying, brand creation, and consulting for upcoming footwear brands. Her label TEAL is a one stop shop for handcrafted, exquisite shoes and includes services like designing, prototype making, brand management, and consulting.

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Contact Us

Have more questions you'll like to ask our programme advisors about our Footwear Design Diploma?

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FAQs

Do I need any background knowledge about the Fashion Industry?

Not at all! You can enrol for our Diploma programme without any prior experience, as long as you have a passion for fashion!

Where will the Diploma be held?

The Diploma will be done both online via Zoom, and offline at our Thye Hong Campus (near Redhill MRT).

How much is the full Diploma programme?

The cost of the Footwear Diploma is S$7,151.32 for Singaporeans and PRs, and S$2,824.32 for Singaporeans above 40 years old.

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Will TaF.tc support me with my Fashion career after graduating?

Yes we will! Whether it's through promoting your brand on our alumni portal THE LABEL SG, or providing mentorships and consultations to further your studies, we’ve got your back! Talk to us to find out more!

Will I get a certificate upon completion?

Most definitely! Upon completion of your Diploma programme, you will be awarded a hardcopy WSQ Diploma certificate from us, and you can also access the softcopy via your MySkillsFuture portal!

Is TaF.tc's Diploma recognised?

As an Edutrust and Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) certified training centre, with 11 top fashion schools recognising our Diplomas for accreditation programmes like Paris College Of Art and Atelier Chardon Savard, TaF.tc continues to stay in line with leading national and international fashion industry standards.

How are the courses conducted and assessed?

The courses are conducted in the form of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, and hands-on activities. You will then be assessed on the work you have done with a final evaluation at the end of every course.

What will the Diploma cover?

The Footwear Diploma will be split into 5 main categories which will cover the fundamentals of footwear, design & sketching, business modules, shoemaking, and a final capstone project to wrap up everything you’ve learnt in the Diploma.
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Are there any pre-requisites?

You can join our Diploma programme if you’re aged 16 years and above and have either: at least 3 GCE 'O' Level credits with a minimum of C6 including English and Mathematics, or ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above, or an Advanced Certificate from TaF.tc.
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