Short courses

essential fashion design

from 2nd to 20th july 2012
from 6th to 24th august 2012

Experience the world of fashion design

The time for improvisation is over.

starting from practical drawing lessons, you'll study every aspect of putting together a fashion collection, from colour charts, fabrics and accessories to the right number of outfits to include, as well as the relevant financial and commercial considerations.

Week 1
commences with fashion drawing and illustration and to later developing a personal style of illustration. analysing image strategies of leading pret-a porter designers, the fashion market and positioning a collection is essential learning at this point.

Week 2
progressing to conducting research for a personal collection, developing and coordinating designs for collection as a result of a personal inspiration, fabrics and colour research, exercises for creativity development. researching trends, how they originate and trend analysis leads to a fashion marketing seminar, which will be both informative and stimulating during the second week.

Week 3
filially designing a collection based on individual theme, backed up by technical drawings and working on presentation skills you will start to have a complete feel for the subject. group discussion and final evaluation of the students' collections and other work give you essential feedback.

cost

tuition-only* fee € 3.700
full package** € 5.100

* this covers tuition and translation services only.

** the full package includes tuition, translation services and accommodation. you'll stay in a residence hotel or in a flat for two people, complete with double-occupancy bedroom and kitchen, for the duration of the course.

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