Introduction To CSM Fashion Design Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This introductory course is tailored for beginners, offering a comprehensive overview of the fashion design process.
Through this course, you will be guided step-by-step, starting with a set brief and progressing through an extensive research process to generate and develop your own fashion ideas. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of the design process, equipped with the tools to effectively communicate your concepts and start building a portfolio for further study in fashion.
This course will not only help you decide if fashion design is the right path for you but also introduce you to the diverse and vibrant roles within the fashion industry. Whether you are aspiring to be a designer or exploring other opportunities, this course will provide you with valuable insights and foundational skills.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for absolute beginners, business start-ups, and experienced students looking to refresh their design practice, who are aged 18 and older.
Key information
Topics covered
- Design briefing (setting up a project)
- New research methods for designers
- Colour palette and texture sourcing workshop
- Figure drawing workshop
- Multiple design exercises (collage-detail placement-negative)
- Preliminary design development workshop
- Sketchbook development
- Runway review (deconstructing a designer's collection)
- Individual advice, diagnostics and portfolio review (next steps in fashion)
- Guidance on developing a personal design 'language'
Learning outcomes
- Establish your creative style
- Understand the Research and Design (R and D)
- Process better communicate your design Idea
- Better understand the language of portfolios
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- A5 Note Pad
- Pen
- Rubber (eraser)
- HB Retractable Pencil
- Pritt Stick
- 1cm Masking Tape
- Small pair of scissors
- A4 layout pad
- Colour drawing materials (anything acrylic, pencils, pastels, water colour etc.)
- A4 Portrait or A3 Landscape Sketchbook (white paper)
- Black 0.1 and 0.5 Fine Line Pens
- Letraset Pro-Markers (1 ivory and 1 cool grey no.1)
- Camera / Smartphone (for research only)
- Laptop or tablet (optional - you will be researching online but have access to UAL computers)
- Budget for GBP 15- GBP 25 for Research Photocopying
Tutor
Ian Kettle
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