Within this postgraduate program, participants explore how technological developments are fundamentally changing the way we design, produce, present, and experience fashion. Digital production processes, immersive media, experimental design practices, and new materials are linked to critical reflection on the social and cultural impact of technology. Technology is not merely used in a possibility-driven way, but is questioned in its normative, formative, and sometimes challenging role within fashion and visual culture.

Fashion does not arise exclusively in discourse, media, or positioning, but in the concrete confrontation between body, material, size, fit, and collection construction. The body functions as the place where choices, norms, and exclusions become visible.

Based on this conviction, the program consciously focuses on research, experimentation, and studio practice. Participants work on their own projects and develop a personal and future-oriented design or research practice within an international and interdisciplinary context.

Career outcomes

After completing the Postgraduate Fashion & Technology, graduates will be able to position themselves at the intersection of fashion, media and technology.

Possible career paths include:

• Digital fashion designer
• Fashion creative / art director
• Fashion communication and media specialist
• Creative researcher or concept developer
• Fashion film or digital storyteller
• Innovation and trend researcher
• Exhibition or cultural project developer
• Independent designer or creative entrepreneur

The Postgraduate Fashion & Technology is a one-year programme for designers, artists and creative professionals who want to explore how technology reshapes fashion and visual culture.

This programme is an introduction to a range of technical tools.. Instead, technology is approached as a creative, cultural and strategic medium. Students learn how to use emerging technologies to develop strong concepts, experimental projects and a professional portfolio with visibility in the field.

The programme is practice-based, research-driven and closely connected to industry and cultural partners.

Programme structure

The postgraduate consists of five modules that run throughout the academic year and culminate in a final project and public presentation.


Module 1 — Fashion, Technology & Visual Culture

This module introduces the cultural, historical and theoretical context of fashion and technology.

Students explore:

• Fashion as a cultural and social system
• Technology as a creative and critical tool
• Contemporary digital fashion and media practices
• Ethics, sustainability and the future of fashion

The module provides the conceptual foundation for the programme.

Module 2 — Research, Experiment & Concept Development

Students learn how to develop ideas through research and experimentation.

Focus:

• Creative research methods
• Speculative and critical design
• Experimentation and prototyping
• Developing a strong concept and research question

This module supports students in defining their personal project direction.

Module 3 — Digital Media & Storytelling

This module explores how fashion operates within contemporary media and digital environments.

Topics include:

• Fashion film and digital storytelling
• Social media and digital audiences
• Visual communication and narrative building
• Hybrid and immersive presentation formats

Students develop new ways of communicating fashion ideas.

Module 4 — Professional Practice & Entrepreneurship

Students learn how to position themselves professionally and connect with the field.

Focus:

• Portfolio development
• Project visibility and presentation
• Funding and collaboration
• Working with cultural and industry partners

This module prepares students for professional opportunities after graduation.

Module 5 — Final Project & Public Presentation

Throughout the year students work on an individual project that integrates research, experimentation and communication.

The programme culminates in:

• A final project
• Portfolio development
• A public presentation or exhibition

The programme is developed in close collaboration with cultural and professional partners, including:

• City of Hasselt
• Flanders DC

Additional partners and guest contributors will be announced throughout the year. These collaborations create opportunities for real-world projects, networking and visibility.

Tuition fee

The tuition fee for the Postgraduate Fashion Technology Futures is € 3000.

The fee includes:

• All teaching and supervision
• Access to facilities and workshops
• Guest lectures and industry sessions
• Participation in the final presentation/exhibition

Travel, accomodation and personal project and course materials are not included.