Fashion And Textile Forecasting Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Forecasting trends is a key part of marketing and design strategies in the fashion and textiles industries. Anticipating where the market will be in future gives the designer an important commercial tool. The course covers forecasting of fashion and textile concepts and introduces you to a working perspective of the fashion industry.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone interested in developing fashion and textile forecasting skills, regardless of prior experience. Beginners are welcome, as are those looking to expand existing knowledge.
Please note: this 25-hour short course is offered in two formats - an intensive week-long option and a 10-week evening course. The week-long format includes a class research trip, while the 10-week evening course does not due to scheduling constraints.
Key information
Topics covered
- You will look at events and information, and through group discussion you will analyse and define trends with improving confidence
- You will experiment with visual research and presentation techniques
- Individual work projects will be set for you to develop forecast concept boards, which will include personal inspiration and trade research, with fabric, colour and garment direction
Learning outcomes
- Be more aware and more knowledgeable of the range of information to research
- Be more aware of the range of industry events, and when they take place
- Have gained knowledge of how concepts are generated and built or developed
- Gain insights which can be explored and incorporated into your own trend works
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Notebook/Sketchbook or paper to collect research notes and observations
- Laptop, pencil and pen
- A4 folder for collecting hand-out information throughout the course
- Any photos, tear-sheets, images and/or written articles that relate to a current trend of interest to you
- An object or an image that inspires you now
- A small (passport-size) photograph of yourself
As the course progresses you will also need:
- Photos, tear-sheets and images (such as magazines or your own sources)
- Collected materials for colour
- Fabric cuttings (possibly, not essential)
- Card to mount work
- Folder or portfolio
- Ruler and set square
- Scissors
- Matt tape / magic tape
Additional materials may be required to enable the production of your project. This will become evident as your work progresses.
Tutor
Bridget Miles
Bridget Miles has much experience of working in the area of forecasting future trends. She has worked in three business sectors: fabric manufacturing, design consultancy and clothing retail.
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