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Menswear Design Portfolio Short Course

Course description

During this short course you will gain an insight into menswear design and how create and produce your own portfolio of works.

We will explore the use of colour, fabrics and how to design a balanced collection for your portfolio. The course will boost both your conceptual and practical abilities and you'll get an insight on how to take them to the next level.

You should will leave the course with the confidence to work independently and the ability to plan how your portfolio will be presented for applications and interviews.

Who should attend this course?

  • Students thinking of applying for further studies in menswear at either BA or MA level.
  • Anyone wanting to develop their menswear design skills in order to create or boost a portfolio.
  • Beginners are also welcome but it would be helpful if they have an idea about the direction to which they want to take their design.

Entry requirements: You should have some basic experience in fashion design through work, previous study, or personal interest.

Level: Beginners/Intermediate

Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older

Course outcomes:
By the end of this course students should:


  • Get a good understanding of menswear design landscape.
  • Have explored the use of colour, fabric and design to create their own collection.
  • Have practised drawing and sketching skills for menswear.

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 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 C

Available dates

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Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.

Details

Topics covered

  • Doing and using good design research
  • Designing and sketching skills
  • Developing an eye for mood and colour
  • Understanding fabrics and their use
  • How to design a balanced collection
  • Using illustration and technical drawing techniques to convey your ideas

Materials

Please bring to the first session:

  • Previous portfolio/design work
  • Interesting visual research
  • Magazines, old/new/your own photos , books, photocopies, garments with interesting details, fabrics anything you find visually interesting and would like to discuss

For subsequent sessions you will need a selection of drawing media:

  • Pencils/graphite pencil/ charcoal
  • Pencil crayons/pastels/felt tips/markers/pantones/fine liners
  • Any wet material (inks/watercolour/gouache/water soluble crayons
  • Any other material or medium thing that you like to draw with
  • A4/A3 paper
  • Camera (your phone will do)

Drawing material does not need to be brand new and expensive. You could go to £1 stores/markets and find interesting inexpensive materials.

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This introductory short course will guide you through key aspects of the creative design process involved in creating a portfolio for menswear.

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