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Fashion Design and Styling Summer School for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

This course has been designed specifically for teenagers that are interested in studying fashion design and styling. Whether you consider yourself a complete beginner or if you are studying art, design or fashion at school, this course will give you an experience of fashion as it is taught at Central Saint Martins. You will develop your confidence while experimenting with design, working on idea generation and focusing on creativity while also developing your technical skills through tutor-led practical making and designing activities.

Central Saint Martins is internationally famous for fashion design, with alumni including Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Matthew Williamson and John Galliano.

This promises to be an exciting and unique experience for any 11 to 15 year old who is:

  • Interested in developing their own creativity
  • Building a portfolio for future studies
  • Confident in learning from their mistakes
  • Keen to work with students of different nationalities
  • Willing to work and collaborate with others during projects
  • Wishing to develop their skills in communicating ideas

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
  • New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Ask questions of your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

Digital credentials (certificate of completion and digital badge):

  • You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it.
  • Students will receive a UAL Short Courses digital badge and certificate on completion of the course.
  • We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience.
  • Certificates and digital badges are a great way to enhance your CV, celebrate your accomplishments and stand out from the crowd. Find out more about our digital badges and credentials.

Useful information:

For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies and learning requirements.

UAL International Summer School

Can’t see any available dates for this course? For a similar experience we recommend booking onto UAL International Summer School for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course.

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Details

During the two weeks you will explore the following subjects, all supported by the relevant talks and discussions:

  • Fashion illustration
  • Observational drawing and mark-making skills
  • 3D skills, such as draping and experimenting with textile and styling techniques, please note this will be using hand sewing techniques as sewing machines are not used on this course
  • How to develop an idea from research through experimentation to a final design outcome
  • On this fashion course you can expect to explore the design process very much in the spirit of the college, where your own personal and explorative approach will be celebrated and encouraged
  • Creating a fashion film; fashion styling, modelling, hair and makeup, art direction and filming & lighting

Materials

If possible please bring a camera or camera phone to record the process of making work, and the outcomes. Everything needed to complete the course is provided, but please feel free to bring any current sketchbooks or materials you enjoy using.

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This course has been designed specifically for teenagers that are interested in studying fashion design and styling. Whether you consider yourself a complete beginner or if you are studying art, design or fashion at school, this course will give you an experience of fashion as it is taught at Central Saint Martins.

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