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Pre-Degree Portfolio Preparation Course

Prepare to Take the Next Step in Fashion Education



What to expect

Prepare to Take the Next Step in Fashion Education this immersive and focused short course is ideal for students preparing to apply for further or higher education in fashion design. Whether you're considering a Foundation course or undergraduate study, this is your opportunity to refine your creative direction, strengthen your portfolio, and receive expert feedback on your work. Led by the Fashion Foundation Programme Leader, you’ll gain valuable insights into what top fashion schools are looking for and how to communicate your individuality and design thinking through your portfolio.

Course Structure

This immersive and focused short course is ideal for students preparing to apply for further or higher education in fashion design. Whether you're considering a Foundation course or undergraduate study, this is your opportunity to refine your creative direction, strengthen your portfolio, and receive expert feedback on your work.

Led by the Fashion Foundation Programme Leader, you’ll gain valuable insights into what top fashion schools are looking for and how to communicate your individuality and design thinking through your portfolio.

Who should join

Build or refine your fashion design portfolio with guided support

• Explore sketchbook development, concept generation, and presentation techniques
• Learn in an inspiring environment at our central Mayfair campus
• Connect with like-minded peers and receive personalised feedback
• Celebrate your progress with a certificate and a press/photo session on the final day

Meet your mentor

Rebecca Russell-Turner

Head of Creative Journey

As the Head of Creative Journey at JCA, I am dedicated to empowering learners to achieve entrepreneurial success while nurturing their talents and supporting their well-being. From curating Professor Jimmy Choos's summer camp for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs aged 13 to 17, where they step into the shoes of a real fashion designer, to guiding our Mayfair-based learners through BA and MA levels, I am committed to their growth as designers. I authored the JCA Creative Journey Journal, a personalized diary crafted to explore creativity and professional development. This journal serves as a guide for growth and self-mastery, encouraging creativity, time management, and entrepreneurial skills. Learners engage in structured reflections during one-on-one meetings, charting their experiences and setting goals for growth. The insights from these reflections are shared with JCA directors to support learners' launch into the fashion industry. This holistic approach blends personal reflection with professional guidance, nurturing learners' potential as both creatives and entrepreneurs.

Portfolio Week