Fashion Design

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.

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Program Objectives

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

Program Overview

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

Program Curriculum

Semester 1

Pattern Drafting I
Draping I
Sewing Fundamentals I
Illustration I
Introduction to Textiles

Semester 2

Pattern Drafting II
Draping II
Sewing Fundamentals II
Fashion Design
Costume History

Semester 3

Pattern Drafting III
Sewing Fundamentals III
Fashion Concepts Computerized
Illustration I
Fashion and Society
Computerized Pattern Design (PAD)

Semester 4

Construction of Tailored Garments
Computerized Illustration II
Marketing Characteristics of a Collection I
Analysis of Trends

Semester 5

Constructing a Collection
Professional Development
Characteristics of a Collection II
Production of a Label Digital
Portfolio

Admission Requirements

19 years of age or High School graduate.
Working knowledge of the English language.
Interview with Program Advisor.

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Employement Opportunities

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