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Academic Masterclasses

The UKFT Academic Masterclass programme has been developed as part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the next generation of talent is equipped with the very latest skills for the industry.

Led by industry experts, UKFT Academic Masterclasses offer in-depth analysis on a range of topics to give students a deeper understanding of each, from an industry perspective.

UKFT Academic Masterclasses are available in two formats:

  • Industry Masterclass For Students
    Delivered on site to groups of students of any size. The content can be adapted to suit the level of the group and course specialism.
  • Industry Refresher Masterclass For Tutors
    Delivered to groups of tutors to provide the latest industry knowledge, enabling tutors to teach this subject with confidence, equipped with up to date information and case studies.

Available titles

Production and Sourcing

This masterclass is is delivered by a practicing industry expert with experience spanning over 20 years in sourcing, production and product lifecycle management, for brands such as Roland Mouret, Hunter, Sophia Webster, Ben Sherman, Monsoon and Liberty.

The masterclass will offer students an in-depth understanding of Production and Sourcing for the fashion and textiles industry, from a global perspective and with a closer focus on UK sourcing. Covering a range of topics including:

  • Identifying hidden costs
  • Building supply chain and sourcing strategies
  • Preparing a business for UK sourcing
  • Understanding sourcing terminology
  • …and much more.

 

Fit and Sample Development

This masterclass is delivered by a highly regarded pattern cutter and fit specialist whose portfolio ranges from bespoke work with high profile celebrities to consulting for luxury and couture brands, to re-developing blocks and systems for major retailers with clients including River Island, Margaret Howell, Topshop, Sahara, Cath Kidston and many more.

The content will be both knowledge based and hands-on. Students will learn about:

  • Developing good foundations and systems
  • Critical path and sampling timeframes
  • The relationship between design and fabric
  • Identifying key fit issues
  • Fixing common fit issues
  • Efficiency and costing

 

Product Lifecycle Management

This masterclass is delivered by a practicing industry specialist with experience spanning over 20 years in sourcing, production and product lifecycle management, for brands such as Roland Mouret, Hunter, Sophia Webster, Ben Sherman, Monsoon and Liberty.

The masterclass offers a comprehensive analysis of the lifecycle of a product. Students will leave with practical examples of processes and methods that can be implemented to improve productivity and profitability. They will learn about:

  • Planning tools and methods
  • Identifying key stages
  • Teams, internal structures and communication
  • Managing project timelines
  • Allocating resource correctly to achieve project goals
  • Managing internal and external project objectives
  • Software and support mechanisms to support project management

 

Fabric and Fabric Sourcing

This masterclass is delivered by an experienced menswear designer and fabric specialist, formerly Head of Design at Gieves and Hawkes, with experience working in the UK, Europe, China and the US. It will give students the knowledge to help them make the best fabric sourcing decisions for their product and designs. Covering a range of topics including:

  • Yarns, weaves, fabric types and terminology
  • Washing, finishing, dyeing and printing techniques
  • Sourcing trims
  • Sourcing fabrics
  • Sampling and production considerations
  • Design decisions vs sourcing decisions
  • Global market considerations

 

UKFT’s Education Partners receive discounted rates for all UKFT training.

For more information please contact info@ukft.org.

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