Course description
The world of fashion is dynamic and very competitive. This diploma course lays out proven strategies and skills to help you break into the fashion and design industry and escorts you through the process of establishing your own label: from the first idea through the production process to protecting your brand name and image and finally to successfully launching your design onto the market.
The course begins by introducing you to some basic fashion principles. We then demonstrate the daily skills that every fashion designer should possess. We outline the history of fashion from the 19th century to the present, which is important in predicting future trends. We then show you how to arrange ‘mood boards’ in order to develop your design. We examine various textile fibres, yarns and fabrics and explain where to source them. The course trains you to complete patterns, structure garments and execute various draping techniques. We identify where to source fabrics and explore patternmaking, sizing and measuring a garment correctly. The course breaks down how to design a ‘garment tech pack’, which is critical to the production process and gives you the confidence required to produce your own clothing label.
This diploma course helps you pursue career opportunities in fashion design by identifying available resources and teaching you how to go about creating, financing and marketing your own clothing label. Sign up if you enjoy following the hottest design trends and have a passion for clothing combined with a creative eye - this diploma and a career in fashion design may be exactly what you’ve been searching for.
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Training content
Introduction to Fashion Design
Description: In this module you will be introduced to what fashion design is, the types of fashion design you get and the skills required to be successful in this field. You will learn design terminology and the five stages within the fashion cycle.
- Learning Outcomes
- Fashion Design Basics
- Types of Fashion Design and Careers
- Terminology and the Fashion Cycle
- Module Facts and Activities
- Lesson Summary
History of Fashion Design
Description: In this module you will learn how Fashion Design has evolved throughout the years. Once you have completed this module, you will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to predict fashion trends and create fashions of your own based on centuries past.
- Learning Outcomes
- 19th Century Fashion and Influences
- 20th Century Trends and Designs
- 21st Century Fashion Vogue
- Module Facts and Activities for the History of Fashion Design
- Lesson Summary
Elements and Principles of Fashion Design
Description: In this module, you will study the Elements and Principles of Fashion Design, determine who, why and where customers are shopping and identify and define target customers.
- Learning Outcomes
- Elements and Principles
- Understanding Fashion Design Styles
- Fashion Market Research
- Module Facts and Activities for The Elements and Principles of Fashion Design
- Lesson Summary
Mood Boards, Design Development, and Sketching
Description: In this module, you will learn how to transform your ideas into a theme and create a mood board. You will be taught how to develop your design and how to sketch your theme on paper. These skills will help you advance towards a career as a fashion designer.
- Learning Outcomes
- Creating a Mood Board
- The Design Process
- Fashion Design Illustrations
- Module Facts and Activities for Mood Boards, Design Development and Sketching
- Lesson Summary
Understanding Textile Fibres, Yarns, and Fabrics
Description: In this module you will study the different types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics available as well as their properties. You will gain a better understanding of basic fabric construction as this impacts a fabric’s appearance and performance. Finally, you will learn to identify material finishes that you should consider when designing.
- Learning Outcomes
- Material Terminology
- Fibre Groups and their Properties
- Fabric Construction
- Module Facts and Activities for Fabric Construction
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Fashion Design - First Assessment
Description: This module contains the first assessment for the Diploma Course in Fashion Design.
- Assessment: Diploma in Fashion Design - First Assessment
Pattern Completion, Garment Constructing and Draping Techniques
Description: In this module you will learn to turn your garment into a sample for review which will advance you towards constructing your own designs. You will become competent in how to lay and cut your patterns and properly fit your garment for production. Finally, you will be taught how to drape a mannequin.
- Learning Outcomes
- Fitting the Toile, Altering, Cutting and Layering the Pattern
- Garment Construction for Fashion Design
- Draping the Mannequin
- Module Facts and Activities - Pattern Completion, Garment Construction, and Draping Techniques
- Lesson Summary
Fabric Sourcing, Patternmaking, Sizing, and Measurement
Description: This module focuses on developing a strategy to source material for production. You will learn some basic skills, including pattern making, sizing, and grading. Finally, you will learn the importance of fabric and trim storyboards and how to assemble your own.
- Learning Outcomes
- Sourcing Material and Contractors
- Fabric and Trim Storyboards
- Sizing, Grading and Measurements
- Module Facts and Activites for Fabric Sourcing, Pattermaking, Sizing, and Measurement
- Lesson Summary
Garments Structure, Tech Packs and Pre-Production
Description: In this module you will learn how to add structure and support to your garment to help it flow and complement the body’s natural curves. This module will teach you how to make a tech pack and guide you through the preparation phase for mass production of your clothing line.
- Learning Outcomes
- Garment Support and Structure
- Creating a Garment Tech Pack
- Preparing to Produce Your Line
- Module Facts and Activities for Garment Structure, Tech Packs and Pre-Production
- Lesson Summary
Creating, Financing and Marketing a Clothing Label
Description: In this module you will learn how to create a business plan so that you can finance your clothing label. Become competent in marketing your designs and learn how to go about owning a business in the United Kingdom. Acquire the skills you will need to break into the Fashion Design Industry and create your own future.
- Creating, Financing and Marketing a Clothing Label
- Developing a Business Plan
- Creating a Clothing Label
- Financing and Marketing Your Clothing Label
- Module Facts and Activities for Creating, Financing and Marketing a Clothing Label
- Lesson Summary
The Fashion Industry, Career Opportunities, Resources in the UK and Developing your Brand
Description: In this module you will explore the many different career options available in the industry. You will learn the various sectors within the UK fashion industry and the fashion design resources that are available to you as you emerge into your new career. You will understand how to develop a strong brand name and how to prepare for London’s Fashion Week.
- Learning Outcomes
- The Fashion Industry in the United Kingdom
- Career Opportunities in Fashion Design
- Developing Your Brand Identity
- Module Facts and Activities for The Fashion Industry, Career Opportunities, Resources in the UK and Developing your Brand
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Fashion Design - Second Assessment
Description: This module contains the second assessment for the Diploma Course in Fashion Design.
- Assessment: Diploma in Fashion Design - Second Assessment
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diploma Course in Fashion Design - End of Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the ‘fashion cycle’ and trends in the fashion industry
- Recognize important fashion influences from the past
- Interpret the elements and principles of fashion design
- Create ‘mood boards’ and understand the sample stages of a garment
- Compare textile fibres, yarns and fabrics and explain how to source them
- Generate patterns, construct garments and develop ‘garment tech packs’
- Develop a business plan, market your clothing line and prepare for Fashion Week
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