Welcome to Fashion Communication and Promotion at Norwich

Welcome Week starts on Monday 15 September, and this is when we will meet you on campus and introduce you to our buildings and facilities. You will meet the staff team and other students on your course and take part in some introductory activities designed so you can get to know each other and remain safe on campus. You will be invited to a session to collect your ID card, and you will also have the opportunity to watch some videos about the services and facilities the University offers. Above all, this week is about having fun and making connections so we have a full and exciting timetable of social events and activities you can sign up to in conjunction with our fantastic Students’ Union team.

Course specific information

The first taught day of your course is the Monday 22 September. Generally, you will have timetabled sessions on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week. Wednesday sessions are delivered remotely on MS teams to provide you with more flexibility. Wednesday afternoons are left free for you to engage with sporting and social clubs and activities. Tuesdays will usually be independent study time for you to research and develop your projects. Individual timetables will be given at the start of the course.

On independent study days, and days where digital teaching is scheduled, you will be able to access the campus to continue your work as needed, or you can elect to work remotely.

Your first year tutor is Susie Lloyd, you can find out more about Susie on her staff profile. On your first day you will meet Susie as well as other members of the FCP and FMB team to welcome you to Norwich!

On your first day you will meet Susie as well as other members of the FCP and FMB team to welcome you to Norwich!

Things to watch, read and do

You may wish to start exploring some resources before starting the course, below is a list of recommended platforms you can access for free and might find useful and inspiring:

Watch:

• The Business of Fashion has built a global following as an essential daily resource for fashion creatives, business professionals and entrepreneurs all over the world.
  

• WGSN is the world’s leading consumer trend forecaster.

Read:

• Where Culture, Fashion, and Individuality Converge
  

• Dazed is recognized for its boundary-pushing creativity and its commitment to empowering youth through self-expression

Listen:

• The Business of Fashion podcast – for all things fashion business, offering an authoritative and analytical point of view
• WGSN podcast – one of the leading trend forecasting platforms offering insights on all areas of the fashion industry

Follow:

• @fashionroundtable – a leading voice for a successful, sustainable and inclusive fashion industry
• @thefacemagazine – a forward-thinking platform that champions fresh talent in music, fashion, TV, film and beyond
• @thefuturelabratory – a blend of trend forecasting, consumer insight, foresight, brand strategy and innovation

Recommended equipment

In preparation for starting the course you will need to bring some basic equipment and once you are here, you can build up your personal collection of materials. You will not need all these things immediately, and you will be able to purchase many of the items on the list below from the University Shop when you start.

• Notebook or journal
• Pens
• USB and/or Hard Drive
• Digital camera or smart phone for taking pictures or simple video

You can also read information on our general IT recommendations.