Fashion Design Projects Online Short Course

Course description

The Fashion Design Projects Online Short Course is a unique on-demand course which offers students the opportunity to study in a way that works for them.

Our self-paced short courses are all about flexibility. Students can learn from any location at a time that suits them. When you sign up for an on-demand course, you’ll be able to connect with other learners in an exciting global community and receive feedback from your tutor along the way.

The Fashion Design Projects Short Course is designed to help students gain an understanding of fashion design and visual communication as a practice.

Delivered through a combination of design skill workshops, tutor examples and practical design projects, the course offers students the opportunity to develop their design skills in a supported learning environment. Students improve their ability to communicate ideas effectively, conduct research and develop design projects.

The course covers several topics including the basic principles of fashion research and design development, including collage, 3D development, fashion drawing, illustration, layout and visual communication.

During the course, students have access to a wealth of online resources with many opportunities for tutor and peer feedback. Students work on design projects which may be included in academic or professional portfolios.

Total recorded hours: 6

Estimated hours of self-study to complete course: 24

Who should attend this course?

This course has been designed for those who are new to fashion design as well as those with some previous knowledge and experience. Students can access the course from anywhere in the world and study at a time that works for them.

The Fashion Design Projects Online Short Course would be a good fit for anyone looking to gain a solid grounding in the principles and practices of fashion design and design communication, as well as those wishing to build a portfolio of design projects for future studies or professional development.

The course would also suit those interested in exploring and developing their own design skills and creative thinking in a semi-structured, supported learning environment.

Level: beginners / intermediate

By the end of the course, students should:

• Have a broader and deeper understanding of fashion design as a practice
• Have improved their ability to think creatively and formulate and develop their ideas through a range of creative processes
• Have gained a practical understanding of the key principles of fashion design and process
• Have gained a practical understanding of design development
• Have developed their ability to effectively communicate ideas / concepts through visual presentation, including a basic understanding of how to design ideas and communicate those ideas effectively
• Have developed their ability to conduct research, elated to a design brief and translate their research into design concepts and final outcomes.
• Have conducted research, developed and resolved design projects for inclusion in their professional and academic portfolios

This online short course includes:

• Pre-recorded sessions to follow at your own pace
• Access to a wealth of online materials
• Project-based learning
• Forum for peer-to-peer and student-tutor feedback
• Certificate upon completion