Childrenswear Design (Online)

Kidswear has, for too long, been perceived by the fashion elite as a by-product of its adult counterpart. Now, most luxury brands are launching kidswear collections alongside adult fashion, and young and emerging specialist brands are approaching kidswear design with a mix of sophistication and fun. This course will teach you about this exciting, growing market, provide the technical skills to create stunning designs, and result in a comprehensive kidswear project to be presented in a portfolio.

Topics

• Key players on the international scene of Childrenswear
• Moodboards and extracting colour palettes from them
• Fabrics, details and design shapes for the kidswear market
• Prints for the kidswear market
• Flat drawings from templates
• Silhouette Design
• Prints for the kidswear market

Outcomes

By the end of the course you will;

• Understand the Kidswear Market and know its major players
• Recognise how successful Kidswear ranges are put together
• Know how to root your designs in the specfic world of childhood, rather than making children mini versions of adults
• Complete your own observational research
• Produce a comprehensive kidswear project to present in your portfolio
• Present your finished project to the group

Who is Childrenswear Design (Online) for
The course is excellent if you are considering a career in Childswear or want to get a better understanding of the emerging kidswear market. The course is a beginner level course.
Please note: the course if for students aged over 18

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