Introduction to Fashion Design - Full Course
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Weeks
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Start date
Different dates available
Have you ever wondered what a fashion designer actually does or whether it is the right career for you, or simply, how do designers come up with a fresh collection every season?
This introductory course is specifically designed to guide you through the design process and immerse yourself in fashion. Over the two weeks you will work from a set brief, through to an extensive research and design development process to generate and develop many ideas for fashion that challenge while still cater to a clients needs.
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Subjects
- Project
- Communication Training
- Art
- Drawing
- Market
- Secondary
- Womenswear Design
- Business Start-up
- Design
- Industry
Course programme
By the end of this course you will have the tools necessary to communicate your ideas, or begin developing a portfolio for application for further study in fashion as well as a clear idea of whether the work of a fashion designer, or some other role in this diverse and vibrant industry, is for you.
Both Menswear & Womenswear design are covered.
Topics covered
Week 1
- Design Briefing (setting up a project)
- New Research Methods for Designers
- Colour Palette & Texture Sourcing Workshop
- Figure Drawing Workshop
- Multiple Design Exercises (collage-detail placement-negative space-projection)
- 3D Paper Draping Workshop
- Preliminary Design Development Workshop
- Sketchbook Development
- Seasonal Field trips (stores-events-locations) will be available to make the most of your course and time in London (self guided & non compulsory)
- Vocational Weekend - Homework
Week 2
- Lecture: The Business Of Fashion’
- Trend Analysis & Fashion Communication Lecture/Workshop
- Secondary Design Development Workshop
- Runway Review (deconstructing a designers collection)
- Collection Breakdown (what belongs in a collection)
- Lecture & Exercise: ‘Collection Structure’
- Portfolio Review (for those interested in application to art school)
- Advice & Diagnostics (next steps in fashion)
- Who should take this course?
- Absolute Beginners
- Business Start-Up
- Foundation/BA Student
- The Fashion Experienced looking for a new design narrative
Entry requirements: None
Level: Beginners – Intermediate
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older
Introduction to Fashion Design - Full Course