Menswear Design (Online)

This course is an essential introduction to menswear design, for anyone wanting to design for this exciting and growing market. More and more men want to break away from conventional and formal looks, and express their personalities through the clothes they wear. This is creating demand for creative designs, whilst good fit with clever details and comfortable and stylish fabrics will always make a strong foundation for a menswear collection.

During this course, you will develop your own comprehensive menswear project, creating a range of designs. We will look at case studies of key players on the international scene in order to see how they put their ranges together. Then each week we will explore themes, choices of print and material, use of colour, silhouettes and manufacturing details so you can create and develop your own mood boards, colour palettes, flat drawings and illustrations.


Topics

• Key players and trends in the menswear market
• Moodboards and colour palettes
• Design details
• Research into materials, prints, and silhouettes
• Producing flat drawings from templates
• Drafting a collection

Outcomes
By the end of the course you will have;

• Developed your understanding of the menswear industry
• Communicated your design ideas back to the group, and received feedback
• Learnt how to illustrate your designs using industry-relevant techniques
• Drafted a complete collection of your own menswear designs
• Produced work that can contribute to a portfolio that can be used to enter industry or for further study

Who is Menswear Design (Online) for?
The course will provide an excellent introduction to Menswear design whether you have previous Fashion Design experience or are a complete beginner. The course will put you in an excellent position to further your studies, explore career options within Menswear, and to gain a better understanding of the Fashion Design industry as a whole.
Level: Beginner
Please Note: This course is for students aged 18 and over



Why choose a CSM Online Short Course
Our online learning short courses allow you to experience Central Saint Martins wherever you are in the world. Additionally all CSM Online Short Courses include

• Live sessions with expert
• Lesson recordings
• Practical assignments
• Personal feedback
• VLE with course content
• Forums for support
• 3 months online access
• CSM Certificate upon completion

Further details about preparing for your online course, and the equipment you need, can be found here

Please note that all courses are taught in UK time. To check and compare times please click here