Fashion Design: How to Build a Fashion Label

Diploma in fashion design

• The Fuss About Fashion

  This lesson focuses on the definition of fashion and touches on the role it plays in our lives. We will take a closer look at the role of the fashion designer and other career opportunities in the industry. The basics of drawing and illustration will be introduced and this will be used to draw your first flat fashion sketch.

• Inspiration Celebration

  This lesson pays special attention to research and inspiration and the value it adds to your design process. The mood board will make its appearance and students will be encouraged to create a mood board using all the tips and tricks discussed.

• Delve into Design

  This lesson focuses on the design elements, its importance and how a designer can apply these elements to their designs. This lesson will be filled with amazing examples of how these design elements can improve your design to make it a piece that stands out!

• Finding your style

  This lesson is all about style; from different clothing and fashion types to finding your own personal style. This fun exploration is the first step to owning your style and brand as a designer.

• Drawing from Inspiration

  This lesson builds on the basics of fashion drawing and illustration. Here you will learn how to bring your sketch to life with colour and rendering techniques. You will also be introduced to the fashion figure and dressing that figure will your fabulous designs.

• Material Things

  In this lesson we will explore all things material! This lesson focuses on the basics of textile theory with a fun experiment at the end of the lesson that will make you feel like a scientist!

• For the love of Patterns

  This is a very practical and fun lesson. You will be introduced to pattern making and the different equipment used to create patterns. You will also put pencil to paper and create some blocks to be sewn in the next lesson.

• Ready, Steady, Sew

  Fashion Design Course Overview and lesson planning - May 2020 Fashion Design Course Overview and lesson planning - May 2020 100% 10 This lesson is also a fun and practical lesson where you will be introduced to the humble sewing machine and get to sew some basic seams. Screen reader support enabled. This lesson is also a fun and practical lesson where you will be introduced to the humble sewing machine and get to sew some basic seams.