Creating A Fashion Sketchbook Short Course
Course description
Outcomes
The outcome will be a collection of work in sketchbook form, a personal and varied set of fashion work that explores and investigates different and individual themes chosen by each student. Students should also produce supporting work, such as smaller A5 sketch books and research files.
The students should leave the course feeling confident about working independently to design and develop fashion ideas. They will leave being comfortable in a studio environment and feel ready to pursue further education in fashion design.
You should finish the course having a sketchbook filled with design ideas for potential fashion collections and a new confidence to develop new designs.
Learning strategy
You will learn through a mix of one-to-one advice, group discussions, guided research trips and self-directed work.
The course will be adapted to the needs of each student, but they should also take some responsibility for their own learning. For example, if you are really enjoying working on collages from week one, you could continue doing so. Tutors will let the students explore and will fully support them in developing their own pathway of interests.
Who should take this course?
Fashion enthusiasts looking to apply for further studies, those who wish to enhance their portfolio, or those who are simply hungry to look for new ways to look at fashion design and unlock their creativity.
The course could also be used as a preparation for our Fashion Folio course, and an introduction to the CSM approach to fashion.
Entry requirement: Basic understanding of spoken English is needed.
Level: All levels, from beginners to more experienced students.
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older
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 thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
- Experience life on campus
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
- 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
A certificate of completion:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates are great to compliment your cv.
Available dates
Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.
Details
Topics covered
- Doing visual research and getting and using inspiration from different sources
- How to present and develop your fashion ideas on your sketchbook
- Constructing a visual narrative and developing concepts for a collection
- Fashion drawing, collage and working on mannequins to explore different shapes and textures
- Guided and recommended visits to London's cultural scene, such as galleries, street markets, and specialist shops
- Exploring different techniques and media and different types of portfolio presentation skills.
Materials
Please bring with you to the first session:
A3 paper/sketchbook
A4 paper/sketchbook
A selection of drawing pencils F, H, HB, 1B, 2B(and mechanical pencils also)
Coloured pencils (water soluble or normal)
1 rubber
Crayons/other cheap drawing materials you like to use
A3 tracing paper
Masking tape
Paints (water colour/gouache/acrylic/poster paint)
Pastels or chalks
1 pritt stick
Plastic water pot (for water colours)
Paint brushes
1 small pot of PVA glue
Old copies of fashion magazine for cutting up
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This two-week intensive course explores different ways of creating a fashion designer's portfolio: your own personal sketchbook. It will be an opportunity for you to unlock your creative mind, and challenge your ideas about fashion and what a fashion sketchbook should look like.You will collect and process inspiration from different and sometimes unusual sources, try out ideas, and take risks.
Contact us:
- Central Saint Martins
- Telephone +44 (0)20 7514 7015
- Address 1 Granary Square King's Cross London N1C 4AA
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- King's Cross
- London
- N1C 4AA
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