Short course

Fashion Design LCF for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

Course overview

This inspirational and practical fashion design course for teens immerses you in the world of modern fashion, guiding you through the full design process from start to finish.

You'll develop essential skills in fashion design including research, concept building, design development, collage, fashion drawing, and figure work, laying a strong foundation for further exploration in fashion design.

Who this course is for

Students aged 16 to 18 with a passion for fashion design, including beginners
Students who would like to try something new, fun and meet other young creatives

Key information

Topics covered

Design research
Colour and textile trends
Basic drawing skills
Life drawing using collage and mixed media
Fashion illustration techniques

Learning outcomes

Develop basic knowledge of the fashion design process
Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
Experience art school teaching

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, learning requirements and online study.

Materials

A3 layout pad
Camera (or mobile phone)
Pens
Paint brushes
Pencils
Eraser
Glue stick
Paints (water colour, gouache and/or acrylic)
Pot of black drawing ink
Magazines (fashion-related or other subjects)
A2 folio or folder (we can make a folio from two pieces of card if required)

Tutor

Salima Sule Ali

Salima Sule Ali is a London-based Womenswear Fashion Designer and facilitator in the art of creativity. Since graduating from the London College of Fashion in 2020 with a BA in Design & Technology Womenswear, she has built her namesake made-to-order luxury brand, SALIMA.ALI, driven by her passion for quality craftsmanship.

Her work is grounded in the principles of quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability in design. With over 10 years of experience in the apparel and fashion industry, Salima has held roles such as Production Assistant, Garment Technologist, Pattern Cutter, and Digitiser. She has collaborated with leading fashion brands and couture houses, gaining extensive knowledge of both creative production processes and the business operations that sustain a fashion brand.

Salima's passion for creative subjects has enabled her to work with a wide range of organisations. Alongside running her brand, she collaborates with University of the Arts London (UAL) as a creativity facilitator, working on projects with the Widening Participation Outreach department and partner colleges. Through these collaborations, she shares her love of fashion and creativity with students while enhancing their knowledge and access to pursue creative pathways at the degree level.

After completing her PG Cert in Academic Practice at UAL in 2022, Salima continues to evolve her practice as a Visiting Practitioner and Guest Lecturer at the London College of Fashion. Central to her teaching philosophy is the belief that facilitating creativity transcends age, and that true knowledge exchange is driven by a passion to explore.

Romero Bryan

Romero Bryan (MA, PG Cert, AFHEA) boasts over 25 years of extensive experience in the fashion industry, having distinguished himself as a Fashion Designer with the presentation of luxurious collections at prominent international events, including Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. In addition to his design work, he has acted as a Freelance Public Relations Consultant with a focus on Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle, and has also accumulated experience in Corporate Public Relations.

Currently, Romero serves as a lecturer in the MA Design Management program at the London College of Communications. He integrates principles of Design Management into the curriculum of all his UAL Short Courses, thereby encouraging students to engage critically with broader interconnected issues that extend beyond the immediate concerns of the fashion industry.

In his educational practice, Romero equips students with essential tools for success in the fashion sector, leveraging his professional experiences and incorporating real-world case studies from established creative practitioners and enterprises. His pedagogical approach is thus deeply rooted in practical insights and the dynamics of the industry.