Sneakers Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

The Sneakers Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course offers an exciting introduction to the processes involved in sneaker development.

Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, students learn how to sketch and draw design ideas and gain an understanding of the many segments and processes of sneaker development.

The course offers an overview of the current sneakers and collaborations happening in the market and considers previous styles that are now iconic. Students have the opportunity to visit a sneakers shop to research current styles.

During the course, students work with templates for a high-top and a low-top sneaker and have the opportunity to cut all the pieces, adapt them into their designs and stick them together to create a 3D card prototype which will bring their ideas to life.

Who should attend this course?

This course is aimed at anyone aged between 16 and 18 with an interest in the sneaker / footwear industry. Whether you are interested in design or making, this course will give you a good basic understanding of how you can take the basic knowledge and develop it into your designs. It is also an excellent fit for anyone looking to get into the footwear / fashion path / creative sector or keen to learn more about it.

Level: beginners - no previous experience needed, just an interest in sneakers

Course outcomes

By the end of the course, students should have:

• Learnt the core skills in drawing a last and different soles
• An awareness of footwear terminology for sneakers
• Learnt how to draw various sneaker uppers and styles
• A basic understanding of what and how the different sectional patterns are put together on a low top and a high top

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 compliment your cv.