Introduction To Fashion Design Short Course

About this course

The course introduces the creative process used in fashion design through a sequence of projects and design exercises. Participants investigate sources of inspiration, research concepts and develop ideas through sketchbook work, fashion drawing, colour exploration and experimentation. The course also considers how fashion concepts can be communicated and developed into a body of work suitable for presentation or future portfolio development. Feedback is provided during the course, alongside an overview of related areas including textiles, illustration, image-making and creative direction.

What you'll learn

• Research sources of inspiration and develop them into fashion concepts.
• Use sketchbook development to record and refine design ideas.
• Explore fashion drawing, colour and design experimentation.
• Communicate a fashion design vision through developed creative work.
• Create a body of fashion design work for presentation and possible future portfolio development.

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners and does not require previous experience. It may also suit learners considering further study in fashion or textiles, exploring a career change, or developing an understanding of fashion’s creative design process. Participation involves practical projects, design exercises and receiving feedback on developing work.

• Suitable for learners exploring future study in fashion, textiles or related creative subjects.
• Relevant to career changers investigating opportunities in the fashion industry.
• Includes feedback on participants’ developing design work.