Introduction To CSM Fashion Design Short Course
An introductory fashion design course covering research, idea development and concept communication for beginners.
About this course
Participants work from a set brief and follow a staged fashion design process, using research to generate and develop their own ideas. The course introduces ways to communicate design concepts and provides an overview of roles across the fashion industry. It also covers foundational approaches that can support the early development of a fashion portfolio.
What you'll learn
- Apply research methods to a fashion design brief
- Generate and develop original fashion design ideas
- Communicate fashion concepts clearly
- Identify a range of roles within the fashion industry
- Begin developing material for a fashion portfolio
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners aged 18 and over, including absolute beginners, people starting a fashion-related business and experienced students refreshing their design practice. The beginner level indicates an introductory course, while the stated audience also includes learners with existing experience.
- Suitable for absolute beginners
- Includes learners refreshing existing design practice
- Relevant to people starting a fashion-related business
- For learners aged 18 and over
Class teacher
Ian Kettle
Class teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
Nearest station: King's Cross
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Upcoming classes
5 classes
Selected date
Mon 4 Jan 2027
10:00 – 16:00 • 5 days
£740
Central Saint Martins, King's Cross
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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4 Jan 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | Book now |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course8 weeks | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £660.00 | |
5 Apr 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | |
12 Jul 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £740.00 | |
2 Aug 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | IanKettle | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £1,150.00 |
Tue 12 Jan, 18:30 - 21:00
8 weeks8 weeksTue 18:30£660IanKettleCentral Saint MartinsMon 5 Apr, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£740IanKettleCentral Saint MartinsMon 12 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£740IanKettleCentral Saint MartinsMon 2 Aug, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£1,150IanKettleCentral Saint Martins
