Master Fashion Designing to Create Trendsetting Styles
(6-Week Intensive)
Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Mentorship: Industry experts from top tech companies will guide you throughout the course.
Mode of Learning: Online, Self-paced + Weekly Live Sessions
Week 1: Foundations of Fashion Design
- Introduction to Fashion Design: Understanding the world of fashion, the fashion industry, and the role of a fashion designer.
- Fashion Terminology: Learning key terms and concepts used in the fashion industry.
- Basic Drawing & Sketching: Developing fundamental drawing and sketching skills for fashion illustration.
- Project 1: Mood Board Creation: Create a mood board for a specific fashion theme or trend.
Outcome: Foundational knowledge of fashion design principles and basic sketching skills.
Week 2: Draping & Pattern Making
- Draping: Learning the art of draping fabric on a dress form to create garment designs.
- Pattern Making: Understanding the process of creating patterns from draped designs or flat sketches.
- Garment Construction: Introduction to basic garment construction techniques.
- Project 2: Basic Garment Construction: Create a simple garment from a basic pattern.
Outcome: Proficiency in draping, pattern making, and basic garment construction.
Week 3: Fashion Illustration & Technical Drawing
- Fashion Illustration: Developing advanced fashion illustration skills to create stylized drawings of garments.
- Technical Drawing: Creating accurate technical drawings (flats) for garment production.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Introduction to CAD software for fashion design.
- Project 3: Fashion Illustration & Technical Drawing Project: Create a fashion illustration and technical drawing for a garment design.
Outcome: Knowledge of fashion illustration and technical drawing techniques.
Week 4: Textile Science & Fabric Selection
- Textile Science: Understanding different types of fabrics, their properties, and their suitability for various garments.
- Fabric Selection: Choosing appropriate fabrics for specific designs based on their characteristics and aesthetic qualities.
- Sustainable Fashion: Introduction to sustainable practices in fashion design and fabric selection.
- Project 4: Fabric Selection Project: Select appropriate fabrics for a set of garment designs.
Outcome: Understanding of textile science and fabric selection.
Week 5: Design Development & Collection Creation
- Design Development: Refining initial design ideas and developing a cohesive collection.
- Collection Planning: Planning a fashion collection, including themes, target audience, and garment selection.
- Portfolio Development: Building a professional fashion design portfolio.
- Project 5: Mini Collection Development: Develop a mini fashion collection based on a chosen theme.
Outcome: Ability to develop fashion designs and plan a collection.
Week 6: Final Project & Career Prep
- Project 6: Final Fashion Design Project: Develop a complete fashion collection, including sketches, illustrations, technical drawings, and sample garments.
- Career Preparation:
- Portfolio Building: Refine and complete your portfolio with a professional presentation of your projects.
- Interview Prep & Resume Tips: Learn how to showcase your skills, work on technical interview questions, and perfect your resume.
- Industry Insights: Get advice on the latest industry trends, frameworks, and technologies.
Outcome: By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong portfolio and the confidence to apply for jobs in fashion design.
Major Projects:
- Mood Board Creation (Week 1): Core Skills: Fashion terminology, basic sketching.
- Basic Garment Construction (Week 2): Core Skills: Draping, pattern making.
- Fashion Illustration & Technical Drawing Project (Week 3): Core Skills: Fashion illustration, technical drawing.
- Fabric Selection Project (Week 4): Core Skills: Textile science, fabric selection.
- Mini Collection Development (Week 5): Core Skills: Design development, collection planning.
- Final Fashion Design Project (Week 6): Core Skills: Full fashion design process, portfolio development.
Mentorship at Eduveda Academy:
- Industry Mentor Assignment: You’ll be paired with a mentor from a top fashion house or design studio who will provide personalized guidance on projects, career advice, and best practices.
- 1-on-1 sessions: For project reviews and troubleshooting.
- Live Q&A Sessions: Weekly with mentors and instructors.
Final Notes:
- Weekly Live Sessions: These will cover key topics, provide updates, and allow you to ask questions.
- Peer Networking: Join the academy Slack group for collaboration and feedback.
This 6-week course is intense but designed to give you all the key skills to jumpstart your career in fashion design. You’ll leave with solid project experience, a polished portfolio, and the confidence to apply for jobs in the field.
