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Introduction To CSM Fashion Design Short Course

Course description

Have you ever wondered what a fashion designer actually does, whether it is the right career for you, or how designers come up with a fresh collection every season? This introductory course was specifically designed with the beginner in mind. It will guide you through the fashion design process. You will work from a set brief through an extensive research process to generate and develop ideas for fashion.

By the end of this course you will have developed a good understanding of the design process for fashion. You will have the tools necessary to communicate your ideas and to begin developing a portfolio for application for further study in fashion. It will give you a clearer idea of whether the work of a fashion designer, or some other role in this diverse and vibrant industry, is for you.

Both Menswear & Womenswear are covered.

Who should take this course?

  • absolute beginners
  • business start-ups
  • experienced students looking to refresh their design practice.

Entry requirements: None

Level: Beginners - Intermediate

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

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Details

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 designers collection)
  • individual advice, diagnostics and portfolio review (next steps in fashion)
  • guidance on developing a personal design ‘language’

Materials

For the first session:

  • HB Pencil-Pen-Rubber
  • A5 Note Pad
  • £5 cash for Research Photocopying
  • USB memory stick (Min 8GB)
  • Colour (any) pencils-Pens or Pastels
  • (A4) Portrait or (A3) Landscape Sketchbook (white paper)
  • (A4) Layout Pad
  • HB Retractable Pencil
  • Black 0.1 and 0.5 Fine Line Pens
  • Letraset Pro-Markers: 1 x ivory & 1 x cool grey no1
  • Small paper scissors
  • Paper glue
  • 1cm Masking Tape
  • Camera or Smartphone (for research only, high quality not necessary)
  • Laptop - you will be researching online and will be required to transfer your findings to a USB memory stick in order to print them.

All the above available at the CSM Art Shop open during course time

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Have you ever wondered what a fashion designer actually does, whether it is the right career for you, or how designers come up with a fresh collection every season? This introductory course was specifically designed with the beginner in mind. It will guide you through the fashion design process. You will work from a set brief through an extensive research process to generate and develop ideas for fashion.

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