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Fashion Design

Fashion Design Diploma Program

If you desire to express your creative talent through pattern and garment designs, this program is designed for you. From the study and use of raw materials to the analysis of trends, you will learn the skills to become the inspiration behind the clothes. Concepts in fashion design and history are examined throughout the program, as well as the cultural implications that fashion has on society. You will enhance your design through the computer applications of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Macromedia Flash. The program reinforces job market realities by assisting the students with developing a business plan and marketing their designs.


Program Objectives

fashion designer Develop the ability to transform design ideas into garments.
fashion designing Learn the elements, principles and techniques of pattern drafting, draping, sewing and tailoring.
college of fashion design Translate fashion concepts into sketches and illustrations using freehand drawing techniques, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Macromedia Flash.
fashion design and marketing Learn the history of fashion design and how various social, economic and cultural factors influence fashion trends.
fashion design class Learn the history of fashion design and how various social, economic and cultural factors influence fashion trends.
fashion design classes Learn to design, create, sell and market a design collection.
fashion design education Understand the job market realities and fashion trends.

Program Overview
fashion design graduate Diploma Program consisting of 5 semesters, 15 weeks per semester, total of 75 weeks.
fashion design institute 20 hours per week, 300 hours per semester, 1500 hours for full program.

Program Curriculum
Semester 1
Hours
FD-101-Pattern Drafting I
105 hrs
FD-102-Draping I
45 hrs
FD-103-Sewing Fundamentals I
45 hrs
FD-104-Illustration I
60 hrs
FD-105-Introduction to Textiles
45 hrs

Semester 2
Hours
FD-201-Pattern Drafting II
105 hrs
FD-202-Draping II
45 hrs
FD-203-Sewing Fundamentals II
45 hrs
FD-204-Fashion Design
60 hrs
FD-205-Costume History
45 hrs

Semester 3
Hours
FD-301-Pattern Drafting III
105 hrs
FD-302-Sewing Fundamentals III
45 hrs
FD-303-Fashion Concepts
30 hrs
FD-304-Computerized Illustration I
45 hrs
FD-305-Fashion and Society
30 hrs
FD-306-Computerized Pattern Design (PAD)
45 hrs

Semester 4
Hours
FD-401-Construction of Tailored Garments
105 hrs
FD-402-Computerized Illustration II
45 hrs
FD-403-Marketing
45 hrs
FD-404-Characteristics of a Collection I
60 hrs
FD-405-Analysis of Trends
45 hrs

Semester 5
Hours
FD-501-Constructing a Collection
105 hrs
FD-502-Professional Development
45 hrs
FD-503-Characteristics of a Collection II
75 hrs
FD-504-Production of a Label
45 hrs
FD-505-Digital Portfolio
30 hrs
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Admission Requirements

fashion designer college 19 years of age or High School graduate.
fashion designer courses Working knowledge of the English language.
fashion designer school A sincere interest in Design.
fashion designing school Interview with Program Advisor.

Employement Opportunities

Fashion Designer, Pattern Drafter, Costume Designer for theatre, magazines, television and film. Fashion Coordinator, Buyer, Researcher or Writer, Production Sewer.

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