Through a shared understanding of the body as a creative site, our School of Media and Communication works to shape the future of fashion media, communication and performance. Our courses embrace emerging technologies, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking to address global challenges and inspire meaningful change for people and planet. Students are empowered to combine creativity with purpose, supported by expert staff, industry connections and world-class resources.
Courses
Our range of courses are preparing students to become the media, communication and performance leaders of the future. Our students develop the skills and understanding needed to address real-world issues facing people and the planet through the lens of fashion.
Facilities
Create, experiment and innovate with access to our diverse specialist facilities. These include photography and film production spaces, high-performance computers, a photogrammetry studio and XR technologies. Our skilled technical teams provide expert guidance, working alongside our academic staff, to help bring your ideas to life.
Our exceptional ties to the fashion and media industries connect you to the real world from day one. Our students can engage in live briefs, placements and projects with brands and organisations shaping the future of fashion. You’ll also benefit from Graduate Futures, LCF’s dedicated employability service. Our alumni have gone on to work in a variety of roles for brands such as Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Vogue, Hypebeast, iD, Dazed media, Marvel Studios, Warner Bros, Dior and The New York Times.
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Our research drives real-world impact, addressing social, political, cultural and environmental issues through fashion and media. You’ll learn from researchers and academic staff working in fields such as media ethnography, embodiment, performance, virtual and digital fashion, arts and health, and media ethics. Every student develops research skills as part of their learning, and through knowledge exchange projects, we collaborate with key industry figures, third sector and communities to co-create change and develop our critical voices.
Research at LCF
LCF’s Second Year School of Media and Communication students put on an experimental exhibition across East Bank this May.
We caught up with Chloe, Kendal, Khadijah and Evie, whose work is on display.
Recapping LCF23's Fashion Communication spotlight at East London's Protein Studios. This immersive event showcased the fast-paced future of fashion media through films, images, magazines and displays.
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Cultural Programme
Our dynamic cultural programme offers an environment where learning extends beyond the classroom. Centred around themes of learning, social purpose, fashion activism, global connectedness, local engagement, inclusion and innovation, the programme includes exhibitions, talks, panels and events that bring together students, staff and the wider public.
UAL Showcase
UAL Showcase is an always-on global platform full of fresh ideas to address the challenges of today. This is a space for recent graduates to share their work, make connections and help shape the creative industries. Explore work by final year students from School of Media and Communication.