Fashion Sketchbook for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

In this intensive two week course for beginners, you will explore different ways of creating a personal fashion designer sketchbook. It will be a chance for you to unlock your creative mind. The course is a vehicle for you to challenge your ideas about fashion. You will collect, record and process inspiration, try out ideas, explore success and failure, and be encouraged to take risks.

Topics covered

• How to source and do visual research for inspiration.
• Developing and presenting your fashion ideas.
• Exploring various techniques and media in order to explore different types of drawing and presentation skills.
• Guided study trips to explore as source of inspiration. This may include specialist shops, current exhibitions or museum galleries.

Outcomes

• You will end up with your own sketchbook filled with designs and ideas for your personal fashion collection
• You will learn how to use different methods and materials in order to build an effective fashion sketchbook
• You should gain a better understanding of how designers use research in order to feed their imagination and develop their designs.

Who should take this course?

• Teenagers interested in studying fashion design or illustration
• Those keen to learn more about Central Saint Martin's approach to fashion design.
• Students wanting to create and/or improve a fashion sketchbook/portfolio.

Entry requirements: You must be at least 16 and no older than 18 years old in order to do this course.  If you are over 18 you can do our Creating a Fashion Sketchbook.

Level: Beginners

Please note: This course is for students aged 16 to 18 years old only

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 that’s 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 complement your cv.  

This course is scheduled to run on campus in a face-to-face delivery format. Please note that due to the ongoing pandemic situation this course may be adapted in line with UK government guidance or other operational requirements. This may include changing course location (to another UAL site), cancellation of the course, or moving part or all of the course online. In the event of any changes being required we will inform you as soon as possible and support you in any changes required. Please bear this in mind when making any travel, visa, or accommodation arrangements.