Course Overview:
This course immerses students in the world of fashion design, covering the creative and technical aspects necessary to excel in the industry. From conceptualization to garment creation, students will explore design principles, trends, and the practical skills required for fashion innovation.
Course Duration
12 Weeks / 3 Months
Week 1: Introduction to Fashion Design
• Understanding the role of a fashion designer
• Historical overview of fashion and its evolution
• Exploring different fashion segments and styles
• Historical overview of fashion and its evolution
• Exploring different fashion segments and styles
Week 2-3: Elements of Design and Color Theory
• Fundamentals of design elements (line, shape, texture, etc.)
• Understanding color theory and its application in fashion
• Using design principles in garment creation
• Understanding color theory and its application in fashion
• Using design principles in garment creation
Week 4-5: Sketching and Illustration
• Fashion sketching techniques and figure drawing
• Illustrating garments and creating design boards
• Introduction to digital tools for fashion illustration
• Illustrating garments and creating design boards
• Introduction to digital tools for fashion illustration
Week 6-7: Fabric Selection and Textiles
• Understanding fabrics and textiles
• Fabric manipulation techniques
• Sustainable practices in fabric sourcing
• Fabric manipulation techniques
• Sustainable practices in fabric sourcing
Week 8-9: Garment Construction and Draping
• Pattern making basics
• Garment construction techniques
• Introduction to draping on dress forms
• Garment construction techniques
• Introduction to draping on dress forms
Week 10: Fashion Trends and Forecasting
• Analyzing fashion trends and forecasting techniques
• Trend research and its application in design
• Creating mood boards and trend reports
• Trend research and its application in design
• Creating mood boards and trend reports
Week 11-12: Portfolio Development and Presentation
• Building a fashion design portfolio
• Presenting and marketing your designs
• Preparing for a career in the fashion industry
• Presenting and marketing your designs
• Preparing for a career in the fashion industry
Assessments and Activities
• Design projects: Creating original fashion sketches and mood boards
• Garment construction projects: Translating designs into wearable garments
• Trend analysis and forecasting exercises
• Critiques and presentations of design portfolios
• Garment construction projects: Translating designs into wearable garments
• Trend analysis and forecasting exercises
• Critiques and presentations of design portfolios
Final Project
Students will develop a comprehensive fashion collection showcasing their design skills, incorporating elements learned throughout the course.