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PROSPECTUS 2013 2014


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THROUGH EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION,PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION

FOR LEADERSHIP IN THEFASHION AND DESIGN INDUSTRIES

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CONTENTS

Teaching Faculty

The Principal Academic Staff Visiting Lecturers The Advisory Board

About Cond Nast

Important InformationEntry Requirements ~ General ~ Diploma ~ Certificate ~ The College Challenge ~ English Language Requirements

How to Apply ~ A Guide to Application ~ The Personal Statement ~ The Interview ~ Deferred Admissions ~ Equal Opportunities Policy ~ Financial Information ~ Funding Your Course

Terms and Conditions

Contact Us

Letter from the Principal 5The Cond Nast College 6

The Student Experience 12

Location 14How We Teach 16Entry Details 17

~ Open days 17~ Assessment 17~ Mature Students 17~ Students with Disabilities 17

College Facilities 20

IT and Learning Technology 22Library Print and Digital 22Accommodation 22Sports 22International Students 22Career Development 23Conde Nast College Association 23Digital Exhibition Space 23

The Courses 26

Vogue Fashion Certificate 28Short Courses & Summer Schools 28~ Master Classes 28~ Future Plans 28Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma 29


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Based in Soho in central London, the Cond NastCollege of Fashion & Design operatesfrom the heart of one of the worlds

most exciting fashion capitals.

Letter from the PrincipalThere is a mildly amusing story about how I broke into the woof fashion magazines some 25 years ago, most of which revoaround a small case of mistaken identity and a huge stroke oUnfortunately, particularly in these highly competitive timeswe now live, luck just cant be depended upon. At the Cond College of Fashion & Design, we believe that we have creatededucational offering that, with its strong vocational bias, wila whole new generation of students with the skill and capabipursue a successful career in the fashion industry. It is, of coan industry famously difficult to break into.

As a result, the two Vogue Fashion courses that we offer hexpressly designed to help students open up those famouslydoors. Whichever path students eventually choose to pursuegain at the Cond Nast College the sort of intensive groundinenable them to perform with intelligence and skill wherever tshort, it is my absolute ambition that our alumni will leave thwith not only a vastly improved understanding of how the fasindustry works but also a significantly more informed idea awhich part of the business they might like to work in and a grimproved chance of attaining that ambition.

Susie Forbes

Principal

WELCOME TO THECOND NAST COLLEGEOF FASHION & DESIGN


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The Cond Nast College is an importantstarting point for those who want to be tomorrows

stars of the fashion industry. With outstandingresources, leading-edge facilities and access toexperts from the worlds of fashion, style andluxury, the College comprehensively prepares

its students to work in all areas of thisexciting and innovative industry.

Our vision

The Cond Nast College offers strongly vocational courses desprepare students for myriad creative careers. After a period of istudy at the College, students have a greatly improved understahow the fashion industry works, an informed idea of which areaindustry they might like to work in and a dramatically improved attaining that ambition. Students at the College engage with ev

of the fashion business. We prepare students for the world of wareas as diverse as PR, marketing, styling, buying, art directiondigital media and retail.

The Colleges ambition is not only to educate its students tohighest industry standard but also to ignite and nourish their infashion and business, and prepare them for their professional The College provides students with a unique educational experaccess to some of the best business and creative minds in the Our courses fuse exciting, rigorous and intensive learning progra state-of-the-art facility in central London.

Guest speakers and Master Classes are an important paColleges offering. Students will attend lectures given by leain the creative industries world-class fashion designers, e

journalists, stylists, photographers and creative directors, as those working at the forefront of the fashion and style bu including CEOs and marketing and PR directors of luxury ghouses, and others involved in brand management.

Who should study with us?The Cond Nast College is committed to excellence in the trand development of outstanding individuals. Entry is compand the education programmes are rigorous. Applicants shoa passionate interest in the fashion industry in the broadesan interest in the creative and technical aspects of fashion

marketing and promotion, and a keen awareness of currentand business. You may be straight out of school or universityan ambition to work in the fashion, media or luxury brand indor may simply wish to fuel your personal interest in fashion.

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The Courses

We currently offer the ten-week Vogue Fashion Certificate and theone-year Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma.

While these courses are extremely creative, it is not our aim toteach students how to be fashion designers. Instead they learn aboutthe wider industry, the complex workings of the international fashioncalendar and the all-important retail sector, from luxury to high

street. The starting point of our courses may be the powerhouse ofVogue, but the curriculum is designed to give students a far-reaching,international view of the fashion industry from the catwalks ofLondon, Paris, New York and Milan to the new, emerging economicgiants, Brazil, Russia, India and China. All of our classes have a globalsensibility and our students themselves represent a diverse mix ofnationalities.

The Cond Nast College offers stimulating, relevant courses.They provide a solid historical grounding that enables studentsto develop a comprehensive view of how the past has shaped thepresent. A contextual history of everything from fashion photography,to the big designers, the retail picture, journalism etc plus a strong,contemporary view of todays business, will provide students withan excellent framework from which to embark upon careers in thefashion and editorial industries. Students receive at least 15 formalteaching hours a week and are kept busy and focused the rest of thetime with an exciting programme of seminars, discussion groups andvisits to studios, galleries and museums.

What students gain from studying with us:Alumni of the Cond Nast College should have a clear competitiveadvantage when applying for jobs. Employers will see evidence thatCollege students have a very real and informed understanding of howthe fashion industry works, making them an asset in the workplace.

In short, the Cond Nast College is committed to excellence in thetraining and development of outstanding individuals.

The Cond Nast Collegeof Fashion & Design is anexciting and fresh addition

to fashion education in thiscountry. Closely connectedto Vogue, the College isuniquely placed to give

students an understandingof the workings of the

fashion industry inboth its creative and

business aspects.

Alexandra ShulmanEditor, Vogue

Why the College is unique

1 The Cond Nast College offers unrivalled industry linksand partnerships, and unique access to fashion insiderAs a result, our students are presented with a significannetworking opportunity.

2Our courses are based on practice, on real life not just

Through our programme of industry visits and lively worstudents have already had extensive engagement with working world before leaving the College.

3 Our intensive academic programmes mean that studenreceive a minimum of 15 hours formal teaching each weadditional study time during which they will be expectedcomplete a series of projects.

4 We offer an opportunity to start an exciting career. Whilcannot pledge work placements for all, work experienceinternships at Cond Nast may be offered to a select haof the Colleges most gifted students*. Above all, the Codelivers a clear, comprehensive and informed educatiothe fashion and luxury industries, which students can tapply to any career path in these business arenas.

5 The College also draws on Cond Nasts own multi-discexperts working on brands like Vogue, Love and GQ, agastudents a unique insight into how the component partsmagazine business in print and online really work.

6 The College has outstanding facilities, created and newconstructed with the ambition of the College and itsstudents in mind.

*work placements followingwill only be available to thoeligible to work in the UK.


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THE ONLY REALELEGANCE ISIN THE MIND;

IF YOUVE GOTTHAT, THE RESTREALLY COMES

FROM ITDIANA VREELAND


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THE STUDENT

EXPERIENCE

Studying at the Cond Nast College of Fashion & Design in of the worlds most stylish and vibrant fashion capitals is aexciting, engaging and uniquely enriching experience. With ato some of the best creative minds in the business, intensivevocationally-styled courses and a busy timetable, our studefind that their days are positively full. Our building is designesuch a way that both the work and recreation areas are alivestudents and teaching staff united by a single goal to worklearn richly and deeply, and have fun.

So what is it like to study at theCond Nast College? Inspiring, interesting,

exciting, informative, entertaining and much, much more...


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London is one of the worlds great creative capitals. The city buzzeswith vitality, culture and excitement London is a world capital for art,design and fashion. Many of the worlds leading fashion professionalshave lived, studied and now practise in the city. London is also a majorinternational hub for a host of creative industries including advertising,design, film and television. It is also the worlds most multicultural city,attracting over 100,000 international students every year.

The College itself is situated in Soho at the heart of central London.This means that our students have easy access to the many famousmuseums, galleries, theatres and other cultural landmarks. In additionto the educational and cultural riches on offer, the area boasts manyiconic international landmarks including Trafalgar Square, the Housesof Parliament and the great Royal Parks and Palaces. Transport linksare extremely convenient. The College is in walking distance of theUnderground Stations at Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, OxfordCircus, Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road. In addition,national and international rail links are also close by, and Londonsmajor international airports are within easy reach.

LOCATION

Do I envisage us hiringa number of graduatesfrom the College onto

our magazine and digitalteams around the world?

Absolutely!

Nicholas ColeridgePresident, Cond Nast International


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Our courses are based on practical methods not simply theory.Teaching is intensive and supportive, combining a high proportionof face-to-face sessions with state-of-the-art online learningfacilities. This progressive approach enables tutors to monitorstudents progress regularly and to deliver effective and constantfeedback that is vital to ensure successful learning outcomes.Students will also gain valuable, practical and techincal experience

in delivering visual presentations.The ethos of the Cond Nast College is to equip studentswith knowledge and skills appropriate to a wide range of careersin the fashion industry or to prepare them for further study inrelevant fields.

ENTRY DETAILS

HOW WE TEACH

Open DaysThroughout the year we will host four OpenDays, each with two afternoon sessionscommencing at 2:00pm and 5:00pm.Attendees will be given a tour around thebuilding, meet with staff and students, andare invited to a presentation by PrincipalSusie Forbes and her team. There will also bean opportunity to ask questions about theCollege and the courses offered. The exactdates of our Open Days are published on ourwebsite.

AssessmentStudents taking the Vogue FashionFoundation Diploma are assessedthroughout the course using a richcurriculum including oral presentations,varied assignments and a comprehensive

final project. This will provide an excellentopportunity to build your portfolio for yourfuture studies and job applications.

Assessment of the Vogue FashionCertificate will be by project-based coursework. Successful students will be awardedthe Vogue Fashion Certificate. The highestachieving Certificate students will beawarded a pass with merit.

Mature StudentsWe welcome students of all ages abackgrounds and we operate a flexadmissions policy that takes intoaccount your life and work experienWe are happy to advise you on themost suitable way forward if you lacurrent or standard qualifications.

Students with DisabilitiesThe College is committed to promopositive attitude to disabled peoplecreating the conditions in which allcan participate fully in the life of thIf you are offered a place we will disspecific requirements so that we cathat you get the most out of Collegeyou have a very specific set of requyou might find it helpful to contact

to application. We also strongly encyou to disclose your disability on tapplication form, as this allows us tany necessary arrangements in goo

We look forward towelcoming the very

brightest and most ableof the Colleges studentsonto our highly coveted

work experience andintern programmes.

Albert ReadDeputy Managing Director, Cond Nast


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CLOTHES.

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The College offers its students a state-of-the-art learningenvironment that is both inspirational and provocative. We achievethis by putting leading-edge, student-centred learning at the heartof our practice. In order to be sure that our students derive maximumbenefit from the unique insight they will receive into the fashionindustry and its historical context, the College adopts a personalised

and highly flexible approach to learning that acknowledges theindividual strengths of each student. Support and mentoring systemsare designed to exploit the full potential of both technology-basedand face-to-face interaction. The College delivers live information tostudents mobile phones and laptops on a host of issues, includingassessment and progress, attendance, curriculum information andlearning opportunities beyond the classroom.

COLLEGE

FACILITIESThe Cond Nast College has outstanding

facilities, created and newly constructed with theambitions of the College and its students in mind.

The best and latest available of their kind.


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IT and Learning Technology

With an emphasis on digital communicationand a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE),information technology is valued by theCond Nast College as an essential tool.Students are expected to provide theirown laptops, preferably the most-up-to-

date version of Windows or Mac. Advicewill be offered to students on the requiredspecification of the technology upon entry tothe course. The Colleges wireless networkwill provide access to our online learningenvironment and to the Internet.

Library Print and DigitalStudents have access, via the Collegesown library resource, to a range of printedand digital media. The Colleges centralLondon location also means that studentshave easy access to many important publiclibraries and museums including: The BritishLibrary, the National Art Library at theV&A, the Design Museum, WestminsterReference Library, Tate Library andarchive reading rooms.

AccommodationThe College does not provideaccommodation, however we can makerecommendations for outside studentaccommodation providers. We advise our

students to live within a 50 km radius ofcentral London and will introduce confirmedstudents to one another via an online portalprior to the course start date, so they cancoordinate possible living arrangements.

Sports

Although the College has no dedicated sportsfacilities of its own, there are numerousgyms, swimming pools and sports centresnearby and the College has establisheda preferential membership scheme withseveral of these.

International StudentsWe welcome applications from studentswho reside outside the European EconomicArea (EEA) for a place on the ten-week VogueFashion Certificate course. Subject to UKimmigration requirements, we hope to admitnon-EEA national students onto the one-year Vogue Fashion Foundation Diplomain autumn 2015. We provide a high qu alityBritish educational experience and welcomethe cultural diversity that our internationalstudents bring to the College.

All new students are invited to attend aspecial orientation and induction programmeat the beginning of the course. This is anexcellent opportunity to meet other studentsand to find out more about living andstudying in Britain.

If you do not have a UK/EEA passport, youmust obtain the necessary visa that allowsyou to study in the UK for the duration of yourcourse.

Career Development

The Cond Nast College offers excellentindustry links and partnerships. As a resultour students are presented with a unique setof networking possibilities. Students not onlygain a thorough preparation for professionallife, they will through our programme of

workshops, industry visits and similar events have already had extensive engagementwith the professional world before leavingthe College. Work experience/internships atCond Nast may be offered to students whodemonstrate outstanding talent, academiccommitment and creative ambition*. TheCollege cannot guarantee professionalopportunities at other companies but it willmake introductions and recommendationsfor outstanding students.

Employability is at the heart of thecurriculum with integrated professionalpractice modules central to the course ofstudy. The resulting personal portfolio andprofessional CV outputs serve as specialistcalling cards for our graduates.

Cond Nast College AssociationAll students automatically become membersof the Cond Nast College Association.The College Association is a scheme forcurrent students and alumni that providesnetworking opportunities and annual events.

Digital Exhibition Space

All students of the one-year Vogue Foundation Diploma course will bethe opportunity to show their work the end of the year on the Digital ExSpace section of the College websitDigital Exhibition Space will showc

Diploma students by exhibiting theprojects and thus potentially promtheir portfolios to a wider online au

*work placements will take placefollowing the course and will onlybe available to those who areeligible to work in the UK.


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FASHIONSFADE,

STYLE ISETERNAL

YVES SAINT-LAURENT


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THE

COURSESThe courses at the Cond Nast College of Fashion

& Design are uniquely crafted to provide a thoroughunderstanding and practical appreciation of the

operational realities of the industry.

While our courses are extremely creative, it is not our aim to tstudents how to be fashion designers. Instead they learn abowider industry, the complex workings of the international fascalendar and the all important retail sector, from high streetbrands. The curriculum is designed to give students a far reainternational view of the fashion industry from the catwalkLondon, Paris, New York and Milan to the new, emerging ecogiants, Brazil, Russia, India and China.

The courses at the Cond Nast College are modern and rebut also give a solid historical grounding so that students caclear and informed picture of how the past has shaped the pbackground history of everything from fashion photography,

designers, the retail picture, journalism and so on, gives studexcellent, contextual framework from which to better underthe industry today. Students have at least 15 formal teachinweek - a deliberately intensive approach - and are kept busyexciting programme of seminars, webinars, discussion groudirected learning and outside visits to designers studios, gamuseums etc. In short, we offer a highly personal experiencegreater access to both academic and industry tutors.


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VOGUE FASHIONFOUNDATION DIPLOMA

The course is diagnostic in that it willintroduce you to the broad range ofdisciplines on which the fashion industrydepends. Its primary aim is to enhance yourcreative and communications skills withinthe context of the wider fashion industryand, ultimately, to select the professional

practice that best suits you. The Diploma willenable you to learn from outstandingpractitioners. It allows you to work withacademic and professional mentors as youset about the process of discovery andexploration that will result in thedevelopment of the individual skills andinterests that will prepare you either forhigher education or employment. Studentswho successfully complete the course willhave developed a strong portfolio and a clearprofessional direction.

First TermThe curriculum is designed to cover the entirespectrum of fashion industry with subjectsranging from fashion photography to styling,from high-street to luxury brands, and fromprint to digital media. Among other thingsyou will learn about advertising, the beautyindustry and the vital role of the retail sector.You will discover the language of fashionand the ways in which the complex jigsawpuzzle of the industry works. You will alsolearn how to research, learn independentlyand reflect on your progress. As students willlearn in groups which will share and evaluateinformation and ideas you will also developimportant team working skills.

Second Term

In the second term you will build ondeveloped in term one by pursuing particular interests - reflecting, anaand revaluating your focus and ambBased on this analysis and with the

of your tutors you will produce the fiproposal for your final project. Thisenable you to concentrate on specifiof interest in the third term.

Third TermThe final term has been structuredyou further develop your individualiindependence. In delivering your finsuccessfully you will demonstrate tto integrate your research methodoreflection and creativity. Throughoucourse you will learn new skills throdirected learning and formally suppteaching and seminar time.

AssessmentStudents will be assessed using boformative and summative approachproviding an opportunity to continuimprove performance as the courseprogresses.

The Vogue Fashion Foundation an accredited Level 4 qualification.

One Year

This ten-week course has been designed togive students a uniquely intensive groundingin all aspects of the fashion industry.

Subjects will include:~ The international fashion calendar~ Key fashion designers: their style & impact~ The language of fashion

~ Fashion journalism print and digital~ PR and marketing~ Styling and art direction~ The role of the beauty industry~ Brand marketing luxury to high street~ Retail from the atelier to online~ Fashion business practice and

entrepreneurship

This intensive course aims to preparestudents either for further study in highereducation or for employment in the worldof fashion. As well as the taught modules,students on the course will developresearch and techincal skills, plus theability to present their work in a portfolioor via a presentation.

AttendanceBoth the Vogue Fashion Certificate andthe Vogue Fashion Foundation Diplomaare full-time courses. You will be requiredto attend College for a minimum of 15 hoursof formal lectures and seminars each week.In addition to this, you will have a busyschedule of industry, museum and galleryvisits plus personal study time. Studentsshould note that Master Classes may welltake place outside the normal College hours.

VOGUE FASHIONCERTIFICATE

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IM HUMAN.IF I DIDNT MAK

MISTAKES, IDNEVER LEARN

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TEACHING

FACULTYThe faculty at the Cond Nast College representsa body of experienced tutors and lecturers which

includes practising designers and industry specialists.This means that not only is there a uniquely high

level of professional input into the courses, but theirexpertise adds a highly creative and inspirational

quality to the Colleges teaching.

Susie Forbes, Principal

Susie Forbes has spent over 25 years workingin the fashion and media industries. Havingstarted her career in the fashion departmentat ELLE , Susie joined British Vogue in 1995as Editor-at-Large, and became FashionFeatures Editor in 1998, Senior Editor the

following year, and in 2001 was promoted toDeputy Editor, working alongside AlexandraShulman. She was appointed as the foundingEditor of Easy Living in 2004, a position sheheld until taking up the post of Principal ofthe Cond Nast College in September 2011.

Academic StaffThe core academic staff consists of theVice Principal, Course Director and SeniorLecturer, who are supported by the visitinglecturers and industry speakers.

Visiting Lecturers

The College is unique in having acceto many of the leading names andsharpest minds in the fashion and dcommunities. This means that studare be taught by a very wide range ovisiting designers, journalists, styli

entrepreneurs. Some are householand others are more recent arrivalsfashion and design scenes. All of thmade a successful transition from to professional life. Pre-eminent deintellectuals and business people facross the international stage will vshare their knowledge and experie

The Advisory BoardThe Cond Nast College Advisory Bis a high-level group of distinguisheindividuals from the worlds of fashpublishing, business, politics, educand the creative arts. The role of thAdvisory Board is to offer informal to the Principal and her Senior Stathe strategic direction of the Colleg


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Cond Nast is home to some of the worlds most celebratedmedia brands, including Vogue, Glamour, GQ, GQ Style, VanitLove, Tatler, House & Garden, The World of Interiors and WireThe companys print and web portfolios set the benchmark bwhich editorial quality and imaginative publishing are measu

Cond Nast is owned by Advance Publications, Inc., one othe largest privately owned media and communications com

Cond Nast Quick Facts~ 128 magazines defining style and modern living for more t

145 million readers.

~ 115 websites engaging more than 100 million unique users

~ Cond Nast US publishes 18 consumer magazines, 4 busito-business publications, 27 websites and more than 30 afor mobile and tablet devices.

~ Cond Nast International operates across 24 markets wit3,800 staff. It publishes 110 magazines with an average isscirculation of 14.2 million copies, 55 million readers, 119,0advertising and 180,000 editorial pages a year.

~ Cond Nast International alone has more than 85 websiteand over 70 apps have been released across Apple, Androand BlackBerry platforms to date.

~ Cond Nast International has in the past two years launch14 new magazines and 23 websites including Love (UK), W(Italy and UK), Glamour (Bulgaria), Vogue (Turkey), and GQ(China and Brazil).

ABOUT COND NAST

Fashion companiesare constantly lookingfor bright, motivatedapplicants to meet the

challenges of the future.

The Cond Nast Collegewill prepare students forthose challenges. It wil lbe a great way to break

into the business.

Jonathan NewhouseChairman, Cond Nast International


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IMPORTANT

INFORMATIONFrom Entry Requirements to Course Fees and Funding,this is the section of our prospectus where you will find

all the additional information that you will need.


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General

You may be applying directly from schoolor university and be seeking a career in thefashion, media or luxury brand industries.Or you may simply wish to fuel your personalinterest in fashion. Either way, entry to boththe Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma and

Vogue Fashion Certificate courses is highlycompetitive.

Successful applicants will possessan inherent inquisitiveness, the maturityto take responsibility for their personaldevelopment, and the capacity to thrive inan environment that encourages criticalthinking and clear communication.

Entry is a competitive two-stage process.Stage One will consist of an assessmentof an applicants potential to benefit fromthe course.

In Stage Two a limited number ofapplicants will be invited for interview(either in person or by telephone/Skype).They will also be required to complete a shortcreative task, the College Challenge (seebelow), which will be set in advanceof the interview.

In making a decision on entry we willreview the following criteria:~ Interest and understanding of visual

disciplines (e.g. photography, styling,print, design)

~ Research and investigative skills~ Writing ability~ Creative thinking and problem solving~ The use of a range of materials

and processes~ A keen interest in fashion, design

and related subjects

Beside the formal entry requirements setout below, the College recognises that someapplicants, who do not have the requiredformal qualifications, may still possess arelevant portfolio of skills acquired throughprofessional practice/work experience.We welcome all such applicants.

Two letters of recommendation will berequired. Applicants are responsible forcontacting their referees. Referees shouldassess a students ability to be successfulin study, based on their direct experiencewith the applicant. If you have been out offull-time education for three or more yearsyou may submit one professional and oneacademic recommendation.

All classes will be taught in English.Applicants whose first language is notEnglish must prove their proficiency inwritten and spoken English. You should beable to participate in group discussions andpresentations in English, and ideally youshould have an IELTS score of 6+ in eachof the four components.

If you do not have a UK/EU/EEA passport,you must obtain the necessary visa thatallows you to study in the UK for the durationof your course.

All candidates must be over 18 yearsof age.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Vogue Fashion Certificate(Ten weeks)This is a ten-week intensive course leadingto the Vogue Fashion Certificate. It coversdesign (history and appreciation) and thewider, multi-faceted business of fashion,with the purpose of giving students a

uniquely intensive grounding in all aspectsof the industry.

Applicants will be expected to have agood level of the English language (see below)and enter into the College Challenge.

Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma(One year)The Vogue Fashion Foundation Diplomais a one-year, intensive, full-time courseleading to a Diploma in Fashion. Applicantsare expected to achieve, or already have, thecourse entry requirements detailed below. Inaddition you should be able to demonstrateevidence of a broad interest in fashion,business and current affairs plus a clearmotivation to succeed on the course.

You must usually possess all of thefollowing minimum entry requirements:~ 3 GCSEs (grade A-C) or BTEC National

Diploma~ 1 GCE A Level (grade A-C)/AVCE or

International Baccalaureate~ Students need to be over 18 on starting

the course.~ A portfolio or other form of relevant

evidence of your interest in fashionin print or digital format.

Applications from students returnito education are welcomed. The CoNast College takes into consideratialternative equivalent qualificationand relevant work experience.

The College Challenge

In addition to the above entry requirapplicants for the Vogue Fashion Ceand the Vogue Fashion Foundation must complete the College Challenstudents must first complete the onapplication form at www.condenasco.uk/how-to-apply/application-foThe College will then decide which sare eligible to proceed to the interviCollege Challenge www.condenastcco.uk/how-to-apply/the-college-chstage.

English Language Requireme

All classes will be taught in English.Applicants whose first language is English must prove their proficiencwritten and spoken English, and beto participate in group discussions presentations in English. The standEnglish Language requirement for eis IELTS 6+.

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HOW TO APPLY

Candidates can apply using the onlineApplication Form on the College websitePlease read the instructions carefully beforefilling out the form. Online applications areopen now. Please make sure you have readthe guidance notes on the College websitebefore completing the form.

A Guide to ApplicationPlease note that entry to both courses ishighly competitive and is limited to thenumber of available places. First considerthe following in the process of completingyour application:~ Your expectations and why you are applying

for the chosen course~ Your suitability for the course~ Your skills and achievements to date~ Your goals and how you want to use the

knowledge and experience that you willgain on the course

~ Your English language skills. Please ensurethat you can meet the English Languagecriteria set out on page 39.

The Personal StatementThe aim of your personal statement is toadequately display the reasoning behind thechoice of course you are applying to study.When including sections about interests orhobbies, try to link these to the various skills

and experience required for the course. Keepin mind, this personal statement may bereferred to in an interview, so be preparedto answer any questions that may arisefrom it. Use this statement to show evidenceof your command of the English language,and ensure that spelling, punctuation anduse of grammar are correct.

The Interview

The interview will aim to assess your range ofabilities and experiences. It is paramount thatyou use this opportunity to show imagination,creative intelligence and technical aptitude.The interview is an opportunity to show thatyou can marshal arguments and organise

your thoughts skills that will be important oneither of the courses.

Deferred AdmissionsDeferred entry is normally only allowed inexceptional circumstances. Please contactus before you submit your application if youare considering applying for deferred entry.A non-refundable deposit towards yourcourse fee may be requested.

Equal Opportunity Policy

The College has a strong and active EqualOpportunities Policy in place. All coursesprovided by the College are open to studentsregardless of age, gender, race, nationality,national or ethnic origin, religion, disability,marital or civil partnership status and sexualorientation. Through the Equal OpportunitiesPolicy the College is committed tocelebrating diversity and providing equalityof opportunity to all candidates andstudents. All students and staff have a dutyto support and promote equal opportunitiesand race equality.


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Funding Your Course

Applying for funding is a separate processfrom applying for admission. Please notethat an offer of a place does not constitutean offer of financial support. In some casesstudents on the one-year Vogue FashionFoundation Diploma course may be able to

obtain a student loan to fund part of the costof the course from Student Finance England.Loans are awarded according to a range offinancial, personal and academic criteria. Tocheck your eligibility to apply for such a loan,go to www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk.

The College has a limited number ofscholarships available for the year longVogue Fashion Foundation Diploma which arefunded by Cond Nast Publications. Theseare awarded at the discretion of the CollegeAdmissions Committee. They are intendedto assist talented students who would nototherwise be financially in a position toundertake the course. Competition for theCond Nast scholarships is expected to beintense. If you wish to apply for a Cond NastScholarship please make sure you completethe relevant the application form.

Financial InformationApplication and course Fees 2013/2014Course fees are payable in advance. Pleasesee our Terms and Conditions on pages4445. Course fees for the Academic Year2013/2014 will be:

Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma19,560 (excluding VAT)

Vogue Fashion Certificate6,600 (excluding VAT).


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6. Student Conduct~ Students are expected to conduct themselves in

a professional manner and to recognise that otherstudents also require support and assistance.

~ If a student becomes persistently disruptivewe reserve the right to issue a verbal or writtenwarning and, if this does not resolve the situation,we may, at our discretion, require the student toleave the course. In such circumstances no refundof any course fees will be due.

~ By enrolling on any course offered by the College,students agree to comply fully with the disciplinaryrules of the College. In addition to compliance withthe disciplinary rules of the College, we requirethat students maintain a good attendance record,a rigorous respect of the schedule of lessons and aresponsible attitude towards the College staff andfacilities. Failure to adhere fully to these rules mayresult in disciplinary measures being taken againstthe offending student.

~ Students understand that should they havelegal or medical problems while they are enrolledat the College, they will attend to the matter

personally and with their own funds. They acceptthat the College will not provide any personalor financial assistance.

7. Conditional AcceptanceA students place will be subject to the studentmeeting any offer conditions which the Collegeshall notify to the student in writing such asobtaining particular qualifications and/or satisfyingall necessary legal and other requirements tostudy in the United Kingdom on the chosen course(for example in relation to health checks andimmigration clearance).

8. Force MajeureThe College shall not be liable for any failudelay in the performance, in whole or partheir obligations arising from or attributaacts, events, omissions or accidents beyoreasonable control including, but not limstrikes, lock-outs or other industrial disp(whether involving our workforce or the wof any other party), acts of God, war, riot, commotion, malicious damage, complianany law or governmental order, rule regulor direction, accident, breakdown of planmachinery, fire, flood, storm, pandemicsor other outbreaks of disease or infectionin the public supply of electricity, heatingair conditioning or telecommunications e

9. Accuracy of InformationThe information given in this publication as far as possible at the date of publicatiprogrammes are subject to change withoin accordance with the principles outlined

website at www.condenastcollege.co.uk.every effort is made to ensure that each is according to plan, the Institute reserveto alter or cancel programmes.

Please ensure you read, understand and ag reeto the Terms and Conditions set out belowbefore you complete our application form.

For the purposes of these general terms andconditions, the Cond Nast College of Fashion& Design shall be referred to as the College.

1. Course Fees~ A non-refundable deposit of 1,000 towards your

course fees is payable within one month of thedate of our conditional offer letter.

~ The balance of your course fees must be paidin full at the latest six weeks before the coursestarts. Your formal letter confirming our offer ofa place will not be issued until full payment ofcourse fees has been received.

~ Course fees must be paid in full at the timeof enrolment. Course fees include VAT.

2. Method of PaymentCourse fees can be paid by debit or credit card;cheques (in pounds sterling only) should be madepayable to the Cond Nast College of Fashion &Design. Further information about how to paywill be given to students when they receive theirconditional offer letter.

3. Withdrawals/Non-Attendance~ If you wish to withdraw from your course, your

request should be made in writing.~ If your written request is received more than six

weeks before the start of the course, you will beentitled to a full refund, less the non-refundabledeposit. Thereafter you will be entitled to an 80%refund of the course fee if cancellation occurs notless than 30 days prior to the commencement date

of the relevant course; 50% of the course fee willbe refunded if cancellation occurs within the firstweek of the commencement date of the course. Ifcancellation occurs at any time thereafter, no partof the course fee will be refunded.

~ Non-attendance due to illness, or for personal

or professional reasons, does not entitle anystudent or prospective student to refundsor transfer.

~ Students are expected to attend all classesand sessions. No student shall be allowed totake examinations unless he/she has attendedat least 80% of the lessons. No final certificateof satisfactory completion of any course shallbe issued unless the student has achieved both

the required attendance record at the end ofthe course and the required pass marks inthe examinations.

4. Insurance~ Non UK/EEA students are required to have

adequate health, accident, disability, andhospitalisation insurance to cover themselvesduring their time at the College.

~ Students recognise and accept that no part ofthe course fee goes toward payment of suchinsurance and that the College has no obligationto provide such insurance.

5. Cancellation and ChangesThe College reserves the right to cancel any coursesprior to the commencement of the course at itsdiscretion if the number of members enrolled onthe course, or other unexpected circumstancesmight (in the opinion of the College) compromisethe standards pursued by the College. Thecommunication of any such cancellation will begiven at least two months before the scheduledcommencement of the course without any liabilityon the part of the College save that any course feesalready paid will be entirely refunded.~ Courses are organised according to the schedules,

dates and programmes established by the Collegedirection from time-to-time. The College reserves

the right, at any time, to amend any aspect of thecourses as it may be necessary.

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Contact UsBy mail:The Cond Nast College of Fashion & Design16-17 Greek StreetLondonW1D 4DRUnited Kingdom

By telephone:0207 152 3435 (Direct)

Visit our website:www.condenastcollege.co.uk

For information about Cond Nastplease visit: www.condenast.com

Cond Nast College of Fashion & Designis part of Cond Nast Publications Ltd,Vogue House, Hanover Square,London, W1S 1JU.Registered number 226900.


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