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Fashion Portfolio for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course

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Fashion Portfolio for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course | On campus
Learn how to build a powerful, authentic fashion portfolio, tailored to your unique strengths and experiences with this fashion portfolio course for 11 to 15 year olds.
Next start months
July 2026
Tutor(s)
Meiyu Song
Price
From £760.00

Course description

Course overview

This dynamic one-week course offers aspiring fashion designers the opportunity to build a powerful, authentic creative portfolio, tailored to their unique strengths and experiences. Designed to prepare students for entry interviews and their first steps into the creative industries, this course combines practical demonstrations, inspiring videos, and personalised tutorials to enhance their skills and confidence.

Through expert guidance, students will gain invaluable insights into what university admissions teams are looking for in a standout portfolio. They will also develop a clearer understanding of the diverse areas within the fashion industry and discover which specialisms align best with their creative interests. By the end of the course, students will have created a distinctive, authentic portfolio that showcases their creative identity and gained confidence in their artistic abilities. Students gain an insight into how to present work professionally and gain clarity on potential areas of specialisation within the fashion industry.

To maximize progress, students are expected to dedicate two hours of independent work per day, building on the portfolio exercises introduced during tutorials. Whether preparing for a fashion degree or refining their creative vision, students will leave this course equipped with the skills and knowledge to make their mark in the industry.

Who this course is for

This course is for students aged 11 to 15 who are eager to pursue a future in the creative industries. It would be ideal for those looking to start building a compelling portfolio in preparation for entry exams at GCSE, A-level or beyond.

The course also provides an excellent foundation for those new to the creative industries who wish to discover and develop their creative strengths while learning how to build a cohesive and impactful portfolio. This intermediate-level course is best suited for students who already possess some illustration and design skills.

Key information

Topics covered

  • Discovering your creative identity: define your unique style and strengths as a future designer
  • Building a unique portfolio: create moodboards, trend research, technical sketches and original designs
  • Preparing for interviews: master presentation skills and meet creative industry standards
  • Communicating your vision: tailor your design portfolio to captivate specific audiences and target markets
  • Collaborative design skills: develop range plans and gain experience in the power of working as part of a creative team

Learning outcomes

  • Discover and showcase unique strengths as creative designers, building confidence in personal style and artistic vision
  • Understand interview processes and expectations and gain the skills to present work with clarity and professionalism
  • Create an impressive foundation for a creative portfolio, tailored for entry interviews and future opportunities in the creative industries
  • Build a well-rounded portfolio that includes moodboards, trend research, technical sketches and original designs, demonstrating a wide range of skills and creative thinking
  • Effectively communicate the target customer, developing the ability to align work with specific audiences and industry expectations
  • Gain a valuable insight into designing a range plan and experience working collaboratively as part of a creative team to bring ideas to life
  • 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

  • Notebook and pen
  • Please bring at least 5 pieces of creative work that make you proud
  • A3 flipfile portfolio to keep your work safe
  • You may also want to bring any portable paints and brushes you like to use

Tutor

Meiyu Song

Meiyu Song is a London based fashion designer who specialises in fashion knitwear. She is Korean Chinese and grew up in Japan. 

She graduated from Central Saint Martins BA textile in 2018 and Central Saint Martins MA fashion in 2020. Her final collection was sponsored by LVMH Loro piana , Swarovski and Kyototex.

While she was a student she interned with Apujan for London fashion week and Derek Lawlor for Chinese fashion week. She has also worked as a helper tutor for Central Saint Martins knitting short course.

Her work has been featured in PAP, Clash, TANK, MOEVIR, KALTBLUT, PUSS PUSS, Contributor, French Fries and many other magazines.

She has done many collaborations with upcoming singers and also the world famous rock band group Def Leppard, who used her garments and jewelleries for a video in their latest album.

Her garments are unique for both textiles and fashion. All her work is original, bespoke, hand made and made from scratch.

She knits with domestic knitting machine, dubied, crochet and hand knitting. She knits from head to toe. Her work covers not only clothes but also hats, jewelleries, gloves, nails, bags and shoes.

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